Young British Artists (YBAs)

Who are the Young British Artists - YBA

Young British Artists (YBAs), also known as Britart or Brit artists, refers to a group of artists who began exhibiting together in London in 1988. Most of them graduated from the BA Fine Arts course at Goldsmiths in the late 1980s. The YBAs are known for their wild lifestyles, use of unconventional materials, and a combination of entrepreneurial and oppositional attitudes. They dominated the British art scene in the 1990s and gained significant media attention. Many of these artists were initially supported and collected by Charles Saatchi, a key figure in their rise to prominence.

Damien Hirst

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Painting

Damien Hirst

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Painting

Damien Hirst

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Painting

Beautiful, Carefully Acquired, Richly Deserved Vapor Painting

Damien Hirst

Beautiful, Carefully Acquired, Richly Deserved Vapor Painting, 2023

Painting

Mixed Media

USD 6,150

Ice Age

Marc Quinn

Ice Age, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 4,000 - 7,000

Beautiful, Strongest Possible, Yet Unknown Bursting River Painting

Damien Hirst

Beautiful, Strongest Possible, Yet Unknown Bursting River Painting, 2023

Painting

Mixed Media

USD 10,350

Mercy - H9-3 (The Virtues)

Damien Hirst

Mercy - H9-3 (The Virtues), 2021

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 16,500

Loyalty – H9-7 (The Virtues)

Damien Hirst

Loyalty – H9-7 (The Virtues), 2021

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 18,000

Courage – H9-2 (The Virtues)

Damien Hirst

Courage – H9-2 (The Virtues), 2021

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

EUR 17,500

Helter Skelter

Damien Hirst

Helter Skelter, 2002

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 2,900

Eternal Sleep (Satin)

Damien Hirst

Eternal Sleep (Satin), 2017

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 22,000

Eternal Belief

Damien Hirst

Eternal Belief, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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On My Knees

Tracey Emin

On My Knees, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 9,500

The Best Conversation I ever had – Laughter

Tracey Emin

The Best Conversation I ever had – Laughter, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 12,000

No! This is sad

Tracey Emin

No! This is sad, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 15,000

Crying – Shouting – Screaming – Was Not going to help me Live

Tracey Emin

Crying – Shouting – Screaming – Was Not going to help me Live, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 14,000

Actionism

Viennese Actionism was a short-lived but intense art movement in the 20th century, emerging as part of the broader action art efforts of the 1960s. Known for its violent and provocative performances, the movement sought to break traditional art boundaries. Key figures in this movement included Arnulf Rainer and Hermann Nitsch.

Biennial

A Biennial is an art exhibition held every two years, typically on a large scale with international participants. The first and most famous example is the Venice Biennale, established in 1895 and held in the Giardini, a public park in Venice. Over time, the event has grown to include thirty permanent pavilions, each representing different countries. Biennials have become significant events in the contemporary art world, offering a platform for artists to showcase their work to a global audience.

Airbrush

An airbrush is a device that sprays various media, including paint and ink, using compressed air. Artists use airbrushes to create a smooth, even application of color, often achieving effects that are not possible with traditional brushes. James Rosenquist, an American Pop artist, regularly used an airbrush in his work. Before gaining fame with pieces like the iconic F-111 (1965), he worked as a commercial and industrial painter, where he honed his airbrush skills.

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