for a contemporary interior design; while the astronomical prices fetched by Banksy at auction – including a predicted £6 million for his ‘Love is in the Bin’ artwork – is indicative of a growing appreciation of the street art genre. In May 2021, Elon Musk and the American electric vehicle company Tesla asked artists to submit graffiti designs to be showcased at the new Gigafactory in Berlin, illustrating that urban art belongs in the workplace too. Whether it’s used to modernise an office space or brighten up a bathroom,
bedroom or kitchen, the style communicates self-expression. It can be teamed with city elements like brick walls and exposed metal to echo its origins, or a neutral wall to create a statement. Fans of a maximalist look can also mix urban art with other genres and textures for impact. Below: One of Scarlett Raven’s inspirations is the Neo-Expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose
over the art world, including natural dyes and cotton. This passion for authenticity was also seen in the English paint manufacturer Farrow & Ball’s chosen colours for 2022, which ‘celebrate the principles of utility, kindness and honesty’.
‘90S URBAN
Neon, industrial metal and graffiti-style art are just three of the ways you can update your home décor with this bold aesthetic. Interior designers are increasingly commissioning street artists to design graffiti tags, murals and bubble letters
graffiti art incorporated hip-hop culture and social commentary.
We’re proud to print our artworks on a 100% cotton paper or canvas, and we work with Forest Stewardship Council certified suppliers to ensure that our frames and printed material (including this magazine!) are as sustainable as possible.
LORENZO QUINN COMING SOON | 'LOVE' SERIES
20 FINE ART COLLECTOR AUTUMN / WINTER 2021
FINE ART COLLECTOR AUTUMN / WINTER 2021 21
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker