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The Friday F.U.N Email
(Factoid, Under 2k, Nugget)
Factoid:
Art is Good for Your Brain
Ever wonder what's going on in your brain when you stare at a masterpiece? A new project is showing us how art impacts our minds in real time. The Art Fund commissioned the project in response to the statistic that around 40% of Brits visit a museum or gallery less than once a year, and 1 in 6 said art had no effect on them.
The technology uses a slim, wireless headset. It presses sensors against the forehead and tucks behind the ears, a bit like wearing glasses. The brainwave data is transmitted in real-time to a large screen at the centre of the room operated by an expert. Watching your mindβs every move.
The initiative was piloted at the Courtauld Gallery and will tour select U.K. museums in 2024. It aims to be a fun, interactive way to show the positive effects of art on our biology.
βThe same region is implicated in experiences of pleasure, the experience of reward and seeking reward, and also in introspective thought or daydreaming,β says Dr Ahmad Beyh, the leading neuroscientist on the project.
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Under 2k:
LILL TSCHUDI
In the circus
Β£1,500 - 2,000
The Grovesnor School. A pioneering group of artists in the '20s and '30s who produced some of the most dynamic and modern images of the century. Their work is highly collectable, and some are very valuable. This Tschudi has all the hallmarks of a good example but is still very affordable. This one has a good mounting, leaving all the nice smudgy bits visible. If you want to browse more examples Bonhams has a dedicated sale on the Grovesnor School, β12th December.ββ
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DAVID BAILEY
John & Paul
Β£1,500 - 2,000
The mini skirt, Shrimpton & The Beatles. Bailey's photography is an indelible feature of 60's culture and his work has achieved iconic status. If you want an entry point into the world of portrait photography this slightly larger edition size (64) gives you access to a big name for an approachable price.
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HENRY STACY MARKS
Penguins
Β£2,000 - 3,000
And finally, something for the more traditional collector. A 19th Century artist famed for his depiction of birds, flightless or otherwise. Who doesn't love a penguin?
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Nuggets:
π Call me Rob: A resurfaced video clip confirms Banksy's first name.
π€© Masterpiece alert: Sotheby's to offer ultra-rare Velazquez royal portrait for $32 M.
β€οΈ Obituary: The legendary artist and playwright John Byrne has died aged 83.
π Round up: Art Newspaper's top art books of 2023.
βͺ And one to delight: The 'Accidentally Wes Anderson' exhibition is coming to London. β
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