Dina Amin, Head of 20th Century & Contemporary Art, Europe: “This is a historic result for Phillips as our 20th Century & Contemporary Art team achieved the highest sale total in the history of the company. Our total of £97.8 million exceeds last year’s result by almost seven times, an incredible achievement and a testament to the amazing team we have assembled at Phillips. Led by two Modern masterpieces, Picasso’s La Dormeuse and Matisse’s Nu allongé I (Aurore), tonight’s results highlight our strategy to expand deeper into the 20th century and firmly establish us as the destination for 20th Century & Contemporary Art. Our terrific showing was bolstered by a world-record price for Mark Bradford’s Helter Skelter I, an astonishing work by one of the greatest painters of our time. It was truly a great night.”

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Discover the legendary art collection of Charles I. For the first time since the 17th century, this landmark exhibition brings together the astounding treasures that changed the taste of the nation.

King Charles I amassed one of the most extraordinary art collections of his age, acquiring works by some of the finest artists of the past Titian, Mantegna, Holbein, and commissioning leading contemporary artists such as Van Dyck and Rubens.
Yet, following the kings execution in 1649, his collection was sold off and scattered across Europe. While many works were retrieved by Charles II during the Restoration, others now form the core of museums such as the Louvre and the Prado.

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It happened again, Lumiere London is back. It took place over four evenings, from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 January 2018, lighting up the cold, dark streets of London.
Light installations by 30 leading artists illuminated the capitals streets exposing more than 50 artworks on some of the capitals most iconic buildings.

The light festival, developed by creative producers Artichoke, set artworks based in the major locations around the city including Piccadilly, Mayfair, Kings Cross, Trafalgar and Westmister.
Lumiere London trasformed the city with flying fish, giant flowers, 3D elephants, human figuers floating in the sky and stars.
There were no tickets, It was completely free, no need to book.

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  London becomes International Art centre with Pad and Frieze Fairs.

   Inspiring a unique spirit of collecting, PAD London Art and Design Fair 2-8 October 2017 at Berkeley Square epitomises how modern art, photography, design, decorative and tribal arts interact to reveal astonishing combinations and create the most individual and staggering interiors.  PAD is a place to discover and acquire pieces of museum quality with a distinct history. PAD cultivates eclecticism, authenticity and connoisseurship with passion and flair. Its boutique setting is designed to inspire collectors, art consultants, museum experts, interiors specialists, design practitioners and the public alike, making PAD the only event of its kind.

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