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Why not collect - Marc Quinn

Marc Quinn is a British contemporary visual artist whose work includes sculpture, installation, and painting. Quinn explores "what it is to be human in the world today" through subjects including the body, genetics, identity, environment, and the media.

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Instagram collector - Michel Cohen

Michel Cohen is the art collector behind @collection_montparnasse, an Instagram account that has attracted over 48K followers. His colorful Instagram profile showcases his contemporary art collection with over 300 paintings and sculptures by various artists, such as KAWS, Mr., Javier Calleja, Rafa Macarrón, as well as contemporary art shows he has visited.

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Coobe and Sophia - Collectors based in GuangzhouCoobe and Sophia 

Based in Guangzhou, Coobe and Sophia have built an artsy and eclectic home space with their contemporary art collection that include various mediums from sculpture to painting, from video to installation. While Guangzhou may host fewer contemporary art exhibitions than in Beijing and Shanghai, the couple find it convenient instead for them to make independent judgments in their art collecting, shielded from disturbances by too many external factors.

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Miami-Based - John Marquez

Real estate developer, investor and Michelin-star restaurant owner, and a trustee at ICA Miami, John Marquez has built a remarkable art collection that has expanded from street artists such as Banksy and KAWS through to a broader, more representative range of emerging and mid-career artists. Think: George Condo, Harold Ancart, André Butzer, Javier Calleja, Nina Chanel Abney, Emily Mae Smith and Joyce Pensato.


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Kate Gibb x Chemical Brothers

In 1999 Kate Gibb found herself perched on the edge of a sofa at the headquarters of Virgin Records at London’s Portobello Dock. She was there to meet the manager of The Chemical Brothers. Following the breakthrough success of the duo's previous album Dig Your Own Hole (1997), Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons had been busy exploring new electronic styles and collaborating with special guest vocalists. The resulting work was Surrender – a joyous blast of electronica that many critics would later go on to hail as their magnum opus. Virgin Records needed a cover image that could capture the exuberance and energy of the music, and the art director Mark Tappin had thought that Gibb might be a good fit for the project.

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With an extensive knowledge network of  artists, makers, curators, collectors and galleries, we aim to connect the dots to building a robust and diverse collection.



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JOHN PEDDER

Liverpool-born John Pedder trained as an artist and printmaker in Hull, before moving to Sheffield, where he now lives and works.


Motivated by his innate desire to create, and fascination for imitation, his pared-down works depict the human experience, often with a humorous twist. His prints have an immediacy to them, while his woodblocks retain a sculptural quality borne from the printing process.

HOWARD TANGYE

Howard Tangye (b.1948, Australia) has been an influential force in fashion for decades. Lecturing at London’s Central Saint Martins for 35 years, including 16 years as head of BA Womenswear.

There, he tutored many contemporary greats, including John Galliano, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Wes Gordon, Zac Posen and Hussein Chalayan.

LISELOTTE WATKINS

“We’re all still burning bras in a way, aren’t we?” says Swedish artist Liselotte Watkins with a laugh, phoning in from her Rome-based studio.

Watkins has, since the beginning of her illustrious career (in all of its varying forms), effectively dedicated herself to documenting what she describes as “all the shades of women” in various media. It all began with a 25-year venture as a fashion illustrator.

HIROSHI TANABE

Born in Kanagawa, Japan, Hiroshi Tanabe graduated from Tama Art College with a degree in Graphic Design. In 1990 he went to study at the Accademia Di Brella in Milan and focused on fine art and sculpture. He began focusing on illustration while studying in Italy. His first project was a T-shirt design for a night-club in Milan. Hiroshi's unique and vibrant illustrations mirror the graphic line work of traditional Japanese woodcuts.

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THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB

The National Arts Club is a 501 nonprofit and members club on Gramercy Park, Manhattan, New York City. It was founded in 1898 by Charles DeKay, an art and literary critic of the New York Times, to "stimulate, foster, and promote public interest in the arts and to educate the American people in the fine arts".

EXHIBITION IN SUPPORT OF WITH LOVE HALSTON FOUNDATION

New generation of illustrators and artists celebrate legacy of Halston

Added to the mix was an exhibit of original artworks from members of Fida (Fashion Illustration and Design Awards) inspired by the world of Halston ranging from lively portraits to renderings of his iconic perfume bottle to sketches of the designer at work in his Olympic Tower studio. Guests were invited to bid on the artwork via a silent auction.



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Howard Tangye partners with Alexander McQueen

Howard Tangye (b. 1948, Queensland, Australia) lives and works in North London. Tangye is a figurative abstract artist who is best known for his portraits created in a mixture of oils, pastels, water colour, inks and graphite. His works are characterised by fluid lines that suggest movement and depth of character. 

Tangye studied BA Fashion and Textiles at Saint Martins School of Art, London followed by a postgraduate in Drawing at Parsons School of Art, New York. Tangye was head of BA Womenswear at Central Saint Martins for seventeen years, artistically inspiring some of the leading names in fashion.

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MARC JACOBS x TOTE BAGS PROJECT

With its classic silhouette and canvas texture, a tote bag offers a sleek way to carry your essentials – whether you’re headed to the office or to weekend brunch. Our collection of Marc Jacobs tote bags is home to the label’s logo-stamped designs in bold monochrome colourways.

Marc Jacobs is renowned for its quality craftsmanship across its womenswear and accessory collections – and its tote bags are no exception. You’ll find a mix of the label’s totes crafted from premium materials – think smooth leather and canvas textures – in our collection to add a sleek note to your casualwear. The main compartment of the tote offers ample space to store your belongings, while internal zipped pockets add a little extra security for your valuables. At the weekend, pair your tote with straight-leg jeans and a graphic-print tee for a relaxed look.

CUSTOMISING FASHION WITH ART

The collection of Marc Jacobs totes is home to an assortment of designs. Opt for a bag in classic shades of cream canvas or black leather – or add a playful splash of colour to your outfit with shades of tan and khaki. Double top handles offer easy handheld carry, while totes with cross-body straps make it easy to go hands-free.

HIROSHI TANABE

Born in Kanagawa, Japan, Hiroshi Tanabe graduated from Tama Art College with a degree in Graphic Design. In 1990 he went to study at the Accademia Di Brella in Milan and focused on fine art and sculpture. He began focusing on illustration while studying in Italy. His first project was a T-shirt design for a night-club in Milan. Hiroshi's unique and vibrant illustrations mirror the graphic line work of traditional Japanese woodcuts.

FIDA LIVE x BIG SKY STUDIOS - 09.11-02-2024

BIG SKY STUDIOS AND CREATIVE CAMPUS

Big Sky Studios continually strive to make our studios the best environment for photographers and content creators alike to work in; taking pride in having created a full-service in-house approach from brand and concept development through to equipment, set-build, post production and catering. 

Whilst we always aim to provide an efficient service, we place equal importance on maintaining a relaxed and friendly atmosphere whilst constantly evolving in response to industry demand by investing in the latest innovations. Most importantly, we invest in the people within our departments who make up the heart of Big Sky. 

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Our largest on site, Studio 01 features:

– 16.7m wide infinity cove
– Drive-in access (3m x 4.9m)
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– Mezzanine dining, lounge & kitchen – VIP mezzanine

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ARTISTS TO WATCH

Harland Miller

Harland Miller is a writer and artist. Born in Yorkshire, England in 1964, he studied at Chelsea School of Art, graduating in 1988 with an MA. Miller published his first novel Slow Down Arthur, Stick to Thirty, published by Fourth Estate, to critical acclaim in 2000.

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Cristina Ban Ban

Cristina BanBan is known for striking portraits of Rubenesque figures. Inspired by Neoclaphysiques, these semi-autobiographical paintings present singular visions of the nude body. BanBan received her BFA in 2010 from the University of Barcelona and has since garnered international acclaim with solo exhibitions in London, Barcelona, Basel, Berlin, and New York City. BanBan works in oils, acrylics, pastels, and charcoal; her models, whose distinctly rounded bodies crowd her canvases, seem to spill from her canvases. Their poses and relationships reflect emotional and psychological states and explore themes related to intimacy, nostalgia, and homesickness.

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