Collectors Corner on artrepublic.comWhether you collect for pleasure or investment, artrepublic can help you choose wisely. We love to hear from customers who bought from us years ago and still enjoy their pictures today just as much as we love to watch the face of someone asking what the Banksy they bought for £50 is now worth! (Click here to read about one lucky customer’s windfall at a recent art auction). This decade has seen the limited edition print reach a whole new audience with graffiti artists no longer restricting their work to the streets. The talented young artists and designers of today are producing some awe-inspiring ‘Urban Art’ images that capture the zeitgeist in the same way Pop Art did for its generation. These artists are now being recognised as highly collectable and important in today’s art market, so much so that Bonhams the auctioneers held its first ever Urban Art auction in February 2008. If you are looking to start or expand your collection, we can help. We’ll make sure you’re the first to know about latest print releases and we’ll help you make an informed decision about buying your next piece of art. If there are any artists or particular prints you are interested in please email your enquiry and your phone number to brighton@artrepublic.com Miss Bugs/Pure Evil – MashUp This amazing set of 3 framed limited edition prints bring together two of the UK’s hottest artist. The MashUp consists of a print by Miss Bugs in his usual style fusing popular animated characters with a raw urban edge, a print by Pure Evil showcasing his Pearly Kings and Queens characters and the final print from the set merges both of these images together. These prints have been created using reflective inks for an extra wow factor. Beryl Cook – Satin Dresses Beryl Cooks images are instantly recognisable and loved all over the world. Since passing away in May this year her work has become incredibly sort after. Satin Dresses is a 36 colour screen print showing three of Beryl’s famous ladies on there way out for the evening. Ben Allen – Pop Your Cherry (Original) Pop Your Cherry is an amazing mixed media original by Ben Allen. This piece consists of collage, screen printing and hand painting to create a striking new image.This one off piece is beautifully framed and was one of the most talked about pieces in our recent Saints and Sinners Show. Call the gallery on 01273 724 829 for more information or to purchase any of these prints. Return to our Brighton section  |
