Lougher Contemporary

Lougher Contemporary is a private client art dealership and broker specialising in editions and multiples by established contemporary artists. Our mission is to serve all areas of the editions and multiples market, from affordable multiples through to rare editions by mid-career and blue chip contemporary artists. This allows us to meet the demands of all our clients, from new collectors with ambitions to build an art collection to experienced collectors with a strong understanding of the international art market.

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Yay or nay? . Personally it’s a massive Yay from us... 👍 . Nicolas Party via @larrys_list 🙏 & @xavierhufkens | #NicolasParty #LC_Interiors #Portraiture #ArtistWatch #ArtInspiration #Artiste #Kunst #PortraitArt #ContemporaryArt https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8TZ1aFJ4g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12zrcxs3kr4ln

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Here here . Photo courtesy @thebrantfoundation | Possibly one of the most iconic artworks of the past century, no? . #ChristopherWool #FuckEm https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5rzOVFPqO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2z6zhft58o4q

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The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia has just opened a significant new exhibition by Julian Opie (a personal favourite of mine). . ‘The NGV presents the work of Julian Opie, one of Britain’s most influential living artists. Since graduating art school in the early 1980s and bursting onto a pre-Young British Artists art scene in London, Opie’s work has influenced the wider field of popular culture more than any other artist of his generation – instantly recognisable by his bold, pared back, signature style of depiction. In this exhibition, created specifically in response to the NGV International spaces, a wide range of subjects are on view, each distilling elements of the natural, urban and figurative world to their essence.’ NGV . The NGV has also released a limited edition signed book to coincide with the exhibition. It includes a lenticular print affixed within (print not signed or numbered). From an edition of just 50 and priced at $300AUD (plus shipping), this is a great little collectors item and was a must have for me. . Photos courtesy of @jenniux @bradleymdavis @ngvmelbourne @melbourne.keep.exploring | #JulianOpie @ngvmelbourne @visitmelbourne #BritishArtist #ArtMuseum #ArtOpening #ArtistWatch #Figurative #Sculptures #ContemporaryPainting #BritishArt #WhatsOnMelbourne (at National Gallery of Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp_fUDpFBb5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5i6k579qmrjo

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Congratulations to Kaws and Skarstedt Gallery on what looks like a stunning new exhibition in New York. . GONE is the artist’s inaugural show upon joining Skarstedt Gallery, debuting four large-scale bronze sculptures, and a series of new paintings. . It’s been fascinating to watch Kaws’ rise in recent years, an artist who has successfully captured the attention of collectors at all levels of the market, with his hugely popular and affordable open editions through to his works aimed at those that play at the top of the market. With a growing army of celebrities and influential collectors, and institutional support that now goes well beyond the US borders, the artist has created a significant brand and it’s becoming clear, to me at least, that this is just the start. Future blue chip? I think so... but as always, keen to hear what others think so don’t be shy and let’s get the discussion going... . #Kaws #SkarstedtGallery #ArtMarket (at Skarstedt) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-UQGHFzys/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hj7p3q6n8sam

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Super group show now at Galerie Perrotin (@galerieperrotin) in New York featuring the exquisite paintings of Emily Mae Smith (the one above taking a contemporary still life to the next level 👌) and sculptures by Genesis Belanger. . Complimenting each other beautifully, this is a well curated and impressive exhibition that is well worth a visit if you’re in New York (unfortunately we have to admire from a far). If you’ve seen this, let us know what you thought of it. . #EmilyMaeSmith #GenesisBelanger #GaleriePerrotin #NewYork #NewYorkArts #StillLife #ContemporaryPainting #ContemporarySculpture #ArtInspiration #ArtMarket #ArtistWatch #NewYorkArt #GalleryWatch #ArtGallery (at Galerie Perrotin) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp89YxnFkY2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zop9e77d7kgy

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JD Malat Gallery has just released a new limited edition print by Colombian artist Santiago Parra, the proceeds of which for the first 50 sold (total edition size of 100) will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support . Untitled, 2018 Somerset Satin Enhanced 330gsm paper Edition of 100 54x65cm Signed and numbered by the artist Sold with a COA from the gallery . The gallery will also open a new exhibition, Rising Action, of Santiago's work next week (16 November - 15 December). . Santiago Parra was born in Bogotá, Colombia 🇨🇴 in 1986. Parra is known for his large, abstract and highly expressive black and white paintings. His canvases capture the suspended flatness of the calligraphy-like imagery, harmonizing two seemingly incompatible aesthetic moments, spontaneity and pondering, which are all shaped by movement, strength, gravity and skill of the Columbian artist’s creative process. He explores the expressive possibilities of the quintessential abstract form. With an audacious manner he redefines abstract structures with bold sculptural brushstrokes. His work is both an aesthetic exploration and a questioning of the essence of abstract image making. . Text by @jdmalatgallery @santiagoparra_ @MacmillanCancer | #SantiagoParra #JDMalatGallery #LondonArts #MacMillan #CancerResearch #AbstractArt #Expressionism #ColombianArtist #RisingAction #MayfairArt #WhatsOnLondon #JeanDavidMalat #Brushstrokes (at JD Malat Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp64dRnl1Dc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1feub1yie5syw

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Sunday morning interior design inspiration courtesy of Mel Bochner and @lorraine.tarabay 👌 . There’s not much features here I don’t like, just stunning. . #MelBochner #LC_Interiors ##ArtInspiration #ArtAndDesign #InteriorDesigner #Arty #ArtTherapy #SundayInspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/BpwFHC6FHKI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vxgc5zxh4zto

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Another highlight from FIAC and one of my top five booths, featuring George Condo and Kaws. . Just for fun but name the third artist featured above, and which artwork would you own if you could choose one? . @skarstedtgallery 🙌 | #GeorgeCondo #Kaws @kaws 👌 @fiacparis #ParisArt #ArtMarket #ArtInspiration #Paris (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpJiVLpgMmj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h54m939qpjdm

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Matthew Day Jackson at Hauser and Wirth’s booth at FIAC... photos don’t do these works justice (esp my photo!) and whilst I confess to not know a huge amount about his work, they never fail to impress and this one was no different 👌 . #MatthewDayJackson @hauserwirth @matthewdayjackson 🙌 #FIAC #ArtParis (at Grand Palais - RMN (Officiel)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpG0W56ANgj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mljeuxze46u6

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Another highlight from FIAC and great to see British artist Grayson Perry getting the attention he deserves, an artist who I believe will continue to go from strength to strength and whose will work will increase in demand as collectors and institutions Worldwide recognise his importance and relevance . Exhibited by @victoriamirogallery 👌 at @fiacparis | #GraysonPerry #FIAC #ArtParis #BritishArtist (at Grand Palais - RMN (Officiel)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpEZt19gMs_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fjpex5u9f2jo

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Certainly one of the highlights of a flying visit to FIAC this evening, a stunning Zhang Xiaogang as exhibited by Pace Gallery. Plenty of other highlights... check out our story for a few more! . #ZhangXiaogang #PaceGallery @pacegallery #FIAC #ParisArt #ChineseArt #FamilyPortrait #AsianArt (at Grand Palais - RMN (Officiel)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDPLxjggJM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5xlcodlzr2i9

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Mel Ramos (1935-2018) . RIP 😔 . Pop artist Mel Ramos, whose art was known for its striking juxtaposition of naked women with larger-than-life commercial products, such as Coca Cola, has died at age 83. Another legend of the game passes.... . “In a lot of ways, Mel was equal to [Tom] Wesselmann and Lichenstein and, of course, Andy Warhol. The problem is, Andy Warhol left 36,000 works. Wesselmann is close to 8,000 or 10,000. Mel Ramos hand-painted everything tediously,” Meisel explained, noting that Ramos’s full-time job teaching could sometimes leave little time for making new work. “In his most famous year, 1965, he did 18 or 20 works. There are not 1,000 Ramoses in the world, so he hasn’t been as widely collected.” Artnet . #MelRamos #PopArt #AmericanArt #AndyWarhol #ArtLegend #ArtMarket #ArtInspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/BpBarZbgCwF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11pw80n6sto63

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Probably the most circulated photo of the last 12 hours on social media, capturing the moment that @Banksy shredded his Girl with Balloon moments after it had sold for just over a £1 million at @sothebys last night... . But how did this happen and were Sotheby’s on it, or at least some of their staff? Was this a pre-conceived idea that had been in the planning since the original consignment or was it switched at the last minute? Was the buyer part of Banksy’s team, or was it a 3rd party and if the latter, what have they actually bought? Can this be considered a confirmed sale and sales price?. . So many questions but will we ever know the answers. A modern day Thomas Crown prank (one of my personal favourite films) but this time real life and pulled off in one of the two largest auction houses and in full view of the art market elite. Just brilliant... . I can’t believe Sotheby’s weren’t in on it unless he had an insider switch it at the last minute (difficult but possible) mainly because they would have had to catalogue it and condition report it out of the frame and I suspect they would have noticed a built in shredding machine!. . But does it matter how it was done and who were involved. The art market is often too serious and stuffy (don’t get me wrong, I love the art market and it continues to entertain me every day that I have the pleasure to be involve with it) so anything that creates the reaction that this prank got and creates moments that we can all enjoy (or most of it - haters will be haters), as captured above, is not a bad thing and I’d argue is a bloody good thing. Well done Banksy and whoever else was involved. Cracking stuff... . Any further insight or debate welcome - comment below and let’s discuss this some more... . #Banksy @sothebys #ArtMarket #ContemporaryArt #ArtAuctions #ArtTherapy #Christies #Sothebys #Phillips #LondonArt #FriezeWeek #Frieze #UrbanArt #GraffitiArt #ContemporaryArt #ShitsAndGiggles (at Sothebys London) https://www.instagram.com/p/BolZ5PbA1fU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17lkp0f4odwbv

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Following a few non-stop days in London for ‘Frieze week’ I now start reflecting on what has been an eventful and fun few days. I’ve bumped into a lot of old friends, mostly whilst wandering the aisles of various art fair, galleries and auction houses, met some new people (artists, dealers, collectors, randoms) and seen a lot of art... a lot! Too much. If my feet hurt, my eyes hurt more 😉 . I’ve taken hundreds of photos and whilst I’ve shared some on my IG Story, I’ve not really had a chance to post any. I may do in the coming days but for now the last stop tonight was to view Dale vN Marshall’s new body of work at the Old Brompton Gallery, an artist who I came across nearly 10 years ago... since then I’ve become interested and bought work by quite a lot of artists, and subsequently sold and/ or lost interest in some of them for one reason or another, but not Dale. He’s an artist who’s not yet had the recognition he should have, but an artist with such dedication and the quality of his work rarely fails to shine through. Supported by Vanessa Brodrick, his new exhibition titled ‘The Edge Effect’ is on through to Sunday so if you’ve yet to get art fatigue or if you can’t quite muster up enough motivation to hit Frieze this year, I’d recommend a visit to the Old Brompton Gallery. I’m confident you won’t regret it... . Excuse the poor photos (mental note: it’s time to invest in a new phone!). . Thanks to @dalevnmarshall and @vanessabrodrick for their kind hospitality this evening | #DalevNMarshall #DaleMarshall #FriezeWeek #Frieze #LondonArts #BritishArtist #BritishPainter #Abstraction #Fear #MentalHealthAwareness #TheEdgeEffect (at Old Brompton Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boh2JjQgLWl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cb833vnw9qyj

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Friday inspiration courtesy of Conrad Jon Godly (@conradjongodly) 👌... when my mind isn’t on art 🖼 or family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 it tends to be on something I’m training and planning for next year. This painting serves as a hint as to what it is! . I’ve always loved this series. So good... 🏔 . #ConradJonGodly #FridayInspiration #Everest #ArtInspiration #LandscapeArt #Paintings #Artista #Artes #ArtTherapy #WoodenSpoon https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQjX1Ngm3F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zvut8f6fldl7

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Left or right? . Robert Rauschenberg or Roy Lichtenstein. State your preference in the comments below or vote via our Story... . ... and for fun, name the artist who did the sculpture on the floor between the two paintings? . #RobertRauschenberg #RoyLichtenstein #LC_Interiors #Masterpiece #Artstagram #PopArt #Artists #VisualArt #ArtLife #Interiors #ArtCollector #ArtPop #Artistry #ArtGoals #FineArts #ArtContemporain #VoteNow https://www.instagram.com/p/BoHFTxuiKV4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b1oz62094hfn

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Yayoi Kusama, Three Flowers (II), 1992, Lougher Contemporary