Antoni Tàpies (pronounced TAH-pee-ess) once said, “My first works of 1945 already had something of the graffiti of the streets and a whole world of protest — repressed, clandestine, but full of life — a life which was also found on the walls of my country.” Born in Barcelona, Tàpies came...
It becomes an obsession, it becomes a passion
Building an art collection is an art in itself, one that Chelsea Art Group founder Don Christiansen has forged into a globe-spanning career. He explains how he quit the car trade after 15 years to pursue his passion, and reveals the nuances of sourcing rare artworks from around the world....
Damien Hirst, Alexander Calder, Noble/Webster Outdoor Fountain work
DAMIEN HIRSTQueen Anne, 2016Household gloss on canvas59 x 94 inches149.9 x 238.8 cm (unframed) $825,000 The early Calder mobile below is one of the most elegant works of the artist ever made. It hangs currently in the living room of one of the world's top collectors. Alexander CalderUntitled,, 1943Sheet metal, rod, wire and paint33"...
Donald Sultan in Inventory
Donald K. Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings and the use of industrial materials such as tar, enamel, spackle and vinyl tiles. He has been exhibiting internationally in prominent museums and galleries, and his works are included in important museum collections...
What is Art Basel Miami?
With Miami Art Week 2018 fast approaching, I have to say that the single most asked question in my life is ‘What is Art Basel, and why are you going again?’ It is hard to explain what exactly Art Basel is, as it is honestly a mix of everything. However...
Exclusives John Beerman’s Prints 20 % off for Chelsea Art Group’s clients
John Beerman is an American Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1958. Their work was featured in several exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the Tibor de Nagy Gallery. John Beerman's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $20 USD to...
Collecting Guide: 11 key things to know about Prints & Multiples
From woodcuts to lithographs, originals vs editions, the importance of different types of paper, and much more besides. Illustrated with standout works offered at Christie’s 1What is a print? A print is any work of art made in multiple iterations, created through a transfer process. There are many different types of...
Alex Katz Summer Flowers 2018
The publisher's current retail(60k) which by itself is a bargain for a very large Alex Katz on Canvas. This does not need framingThe current situation is causing some issues with people needing to sell off things for cash. The owner wants 50k for this, the price at which it was released. It is...
Donald Christiansen, Founder of Chelsea Art Group, Shares his Views on the Evolving World of Art
Downtown: Tell us about the services your firm, Chelsea Art Group, provides? Donald Christiansen, Founder of Chelsea Art Group: Basically, we are an Art Advisory firm. We provide detailed information to our clients about the work that we offer to them. Whether it is to incorporate art in order to decorate a new home or office,...
James Turrell & Kanye West
Hello Everyone, While combing through the headlines it was nice to hear about something positive and exciting. Kanye West recently released an IMAX film he shot at Roden Crater where he also spent his 42nd birthday with artist James Turrell. What was his birthday gift? A home designed by James Turrell...