Art world insights

From interviews and opinions to collecting guides and live events, unpack the art world with Insights on Avant Arte.

Istallation shot of multiple works by various artists - Roby Dwi Antono, Anotnia Showeing, Alexis Ralaivao, Sarah Lee
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Work on Paper Week August '21

Our first Work on Paper Week presents an unmatched opportunity to access works by Roby Dwi Antono, Sarah Lee, Alexis Ralaivao and Antonia Showering.

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Artist Ludovic Nkoth is holding his print All Aboard
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Inner Visions 02

For the second instalment of Inner Visions, Larry Ossei-Mensah introduces a series of unprecedented works by New York-based artists Tau Lewis and Ludovic Nkoth.

4 min read
A wall with framed artworks, Exhibition shot WOAW Gallery & Avant Arte
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WOAW Gallery & Avant Arte present: WoP

Staged at WOAW Gallery in Hong Kong, WoP includes original works on paper from a cohort of 24 artists — setting long-time Avant Arte collaborators alongside a host of established and emerging talents from around the world.

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Artist Javier Calleja hand-finishing his prints at the printing house
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In Conversation: Javier Calleja & Christian Luiten

Ahead of the launch of three new hand-finished editions, Javier Calleja caught up with Avant Arte co-founder to discuss his career, practice and inspirations.

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Bronze sculpture Maze Aurum by James Jean - detailed shot
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In Conversation: James Jean & Christian Luiten

Ahead of the upcoming launch of Maze Aurum Taiwanese-American artist James Jean speaks to Avant Arte co-founder, Christian Luiten, in a podcast-style Clubhouse conversation

Artist Robert Nava sits on a chair
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In Conversation: Robert Nava & Christian Luiten

Avant Arte co-founder Christian Luiten recently caught up with NYC-based artist Robert Nava on Clubhouse.

A close up shot of Darren Romanalli sitting in his studio and looking through a book
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An interview with Darren Romanelli

We caught up with all-seeing, all-knowing art collector Darren Romanelli to talk art, fashion, sustainable furniture and our collaboration with Alake Shilling.

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Larry Ossei-Mensah
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In conversation: Larry Ossei-Mensah & Christian Luiten

Ahead of the first launch in our new Inner Visions series, we caught up with the project’s curator Larry Ossei-Mensah on Clubhouse in a conversation hosted by Avant Arte co-founder Christian Luiten.

In the studio of Tomas Sanchez - detailed shot of the artist painting
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Interview with Tomás Sanchez

We caught up with Tomás to talk about Volumen Uno, his love for the Romantics, an acquisition by Fidel Castro and his takes on paradise, meditation and the internet.

9 min read
Curator Larry Ossei-Mensah with an artist Grace Lynne Haynes standing in the artist studio
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Inner Visions 01

In his first collaboration with Avant Arte, critic and curator Larry Ossei-Mensah introduces three artists, Grace Lynne Haynes, Ferrari Sheppard and Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe

4 min read
Artist Paul Insect in his studio
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Our story about Paul Insect

Paul is a really special artist and we are really happy with how our relationship has grown. This is our account of how it all started.

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Artist Hebru Brantley sitting on a chair in his studio
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Podcast with Hebru Brantley

Ahead of the upcoming launch of 3 THE HARD WAY, Avant Arte speaks to Hebru Brantley.

a black marble sculpture by Kevin Francis Gray - close up
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Interview with Kevin Francis Gray

Ahead of our collaboration with Kevin, The Breakdown Work Studies, we caught up to talk about art, and the legacy of 2020.

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Artwork by Jenny Holzer x Avant Arte - detailed shot
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Jenny Holzer & New York City AIDS Memorial

In July 2020, Avant Arte and Jenny Holzer launched an edition in collaboration with the New York City AIDS Memorial

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Philip Hoffman thumbnail image
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Interview with Philip Hoffman

We caught up with Philip Hoffman to talk about his extensive knowledge about international art market and collector interests.

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A man standing in sunglasses and black t-shirt, Nicolas Berggruen
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Interview with Nicolas Berggruen

Growing up as the son of Heinz Berggruen - a prominent German art collector, friend to Pablo Picasso, lover to Frida Kahlo - art has unmistakably been a part and a privilege of Nicolas Berggruen’s vita.

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