A painting of a person resting with a dog. The dog's head is nestled on the person's arm, both lying on a soft surface.

Watch David Dawson, Lucian Freud’s assistant and friend, reflect on the enduring legacy of Freud’s work as he discusses each edition.

Abstract art with blue, green, and black squares on a beige wall, next to rustic pottery and a wooden object in a sunlit room.

A cosy study nook with a wooden desk, chair, table lamp, books, and framed artwork on a light-toned wall. Built-in bookshelves flank the space.

A modern white lounge chair with a wooden base is bathed in sunlight beside a geometric abstract painting on a beige wall.

Wooden dining area with red seating, geometric red artwork, and a black and red lamp on the table, set against a panelled wall.

Black and white photo of framed art: a woman's back with a treble clef, a surreal face, and a close-up eye, in dramatic lighting.

An elderly man and woman sit closely on a couch, intently examining a large piece of paper together in a cozy room.

Black and white photo of a framed picture of a woman holding a mask, casting a shadow on a wall.

An image of artist Lucian Freud, picking up paintbrushes in his studio.

Celebrating legacies in partnership with artists’ estates

We work directly with estates and foundations to bring the work of some of the world’s most important artists to a new generation of collectors.

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The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation

Artists' deep dives through a personal lens

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“Our collaboration with Avant Arte has been an exceptional experience. I have been overwhelmingly impressed by the tenacity with technical skill with which Avant Arte made prints of the highest quality, fully up to the standards of Anni and Josef Albers, and they have succeeded beyond expectations in raising funds for work we do in trying to improve the lives of largely disadvantaged people in rural Senegal.”

Nicholas Fox Weber, Executive Director of The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation

Browse all our artist estate collaborations

The Estate of Lucian Freud8 artists:artistCollaborationPlural

The Estate of Man Ray3 artists:artistCollaborationPlural

Black-and-white photograph of Anni Albers, textile artist and designer, seated in front of a weave.

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The Estate of Josef Albers4 artists:artistCollaborationPlural

A portrait of William Blake by Thomas Phillips

The Estate of William Blake3 artists:artistCollaborationPlural

Piet Mondrian seated in front of abstract geometric paintings, wearing glasses and a paint-stained coat, looking at the camera.

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Andy Warhol
Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Andy Warhol was a pioneer of the American Pop Art movement. His work is widely recognised for its iconic colourful style — mixing contemporary art with celebrity culture and consumer goods.
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Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O’Keeffe was a pioneer of American Modernism. Her sensual paintings, from the early 1900s to her death in 1986, reflect the promise and pitfalls of the 20th Century.
May 17, 2023
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Keith Haring
Keith Haring made art first and foremost for the people.
December 01, 2022
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Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat rose from New York's underground graffiti scene to become a legendary neo-expressionist artist. His bold canvases blend text, symbols and social commentary to highlight racial issues and challenge social norms.
July 13, 2022
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Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was born in 1907 in Coyoacán, Mexico City. She was painter known for her many self-portraits and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico.
May 18, 2022
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Carmen Herrera
For decades, Cuban painter Carmen Herrera was the unsung hero of Minimalism, but now she holds her rightful place in history.
October 30, 2024
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Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp was a visionary Dadaist renowned for his "readymades", challenging and redefining artworld conventions.
June 28, 2023
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Louise Bourgeois
Louise Bourgeois turned to art to make sense of her turbulent childhood. Her 80-year career has made a profound mark on 20th and 21st century art.
December 14, 2022
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Hilma af Klint
Swedish artist Hilma af Klint was a pioneer of abstract art. She had a huge passion and curiosity for everything in the universe. Whether it was an atom, a plant, or a ghost. To her, they were all part of the same thing: existence.
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