Cillian O'Rourke, studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland, where he majored in Visual Communication. His work spans graphic design, illustration, and branding, with a distinct minimalist style that emphasizes simplicity and impact. Cillian has collaborated with international brands and runs his own design studio focusing on creative solutions for startups.

UK General Election Sparking Uncertainty in Art Trade

London’s art market was filled with uncertainty during the recent election season. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for a snap election on 4 July, leading to concerns about potential tax

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London Evening Sales Offer Bargains, But No Fireworks

The international art market is currently experiencing uncertainty due to geopolitical concerns. The recent Old Master evening auctions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s in London reflected this nervous atmosphere. Christie’s auction

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Former Nino Mier Director Megan Mulrooney to Open Gallery in Los Angeles Space

Former senior director of the embattled Nino Mier Gallery, Megan Mulrooney, is opening her own art gallery in Los Angeles. The gallery will focus on showcasing emerging and mid-career artists.

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Kyla McMillan Named Director of The Armory Show: What this means for the art market

The Armory Show is gearing up for its 30th anniversary edition, set to take place in two months from September 6th to 8th. The prestigious fair has appointed Kyla McMillan

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Art Basel Miami Beach Introduces Smaller Stands to Attract Emerging Galleries under New Directorship

The lineup for the 2024 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach has been announced, with Bridget Finn leading the show for the first time. Finn, a former art dealer, aims

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Vitrine Gallery Closes After 14 Years Due to Economic Pressures and Political Climate

Vitrine, a gallery with locations in London and Basel, will be closing this month after 14 years in business, as announced today by its founding director, Alys Williams. The decision

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Impact of UK’s New Labour Government on the Art Trade

The recent UK general election saw the Labour party secure a significant victory, potentially impacting the art market. Despite concerns about tax changes, the British Art Market Federation remains optimistic,

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10 Years of Progress at Paris Gallery Weekend: A Decade of Art Market Growth

Paris Gallery Weekend celebrated its tenth-anniversary edition with over 100 participating galleries and institutions in and around the French capital. The event showcased art and artists from around the world,

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How can celebrities, luxury, and fossils boost the art market?

The UK has a new football team, Beta Squad FC, founded by YouTube influencers, that recently played a charity match featuring Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. This trend of combining personalities

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Christie’s First Half Auction Sales Drop 22% to $2.1B

The art market has shown signs of resilience despite challenges, as seen in Christie’s first half results for 2024. The auction house generated $2.1bn in revenue, a decrease from previous

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