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Young Picasso Prices DoubleHamad Al Humaidhan, (Hamad) The 10 year old artist who has caused an international sensation with his Picasso like paintings sold out his first 6 piece collection within 2 hours of their release. Turner Fine Arts Principal, Steve Turner manages Hamad and commented; Such has been the demand for Hamad’s work that prices for them have doubled. A UK Exhibition of his works is now being scheduled to take place in the Autumn of 2010. Such has been the demand for Hamad’s work that prices for them have doubled. A UK Exhibition of his works is now being scheduled to take place in the Autumn of 2010. Hamad himself says, 'It has been a very exciting time for me recently. I feel really proud that people have taken to my work and liked it so much. My teachers at school and my class mates have been very supportive.' Hamad’s is now due to exhibit his next collection of works alongside renowned micro sculptor, Willard Wigan MBE, currency portrait artist, Ed Chapman, and a host of other international artists at the Llangollen International Pavilion on 5th – 6th June, 2010. The private preview will take place on 4th June 2010. by UK FINE ARTS 'With such international interest now surrounding Hamad’s work, one can only wonder what prices these works may achieve in the coming years', says Turner. |
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NATIONAL AGENCY SIGNS NEW PICASSOHamad Al Humaidhan, (Hamad) born 11 September 1999, has been signed by international Art Agency, Turner Fine Arts. Described as a child prodigy, Hamad, the second of 4 children of Kuwaiti extraction was introduced to Turner Fine Art Principal, Steve Turner via a mutual colleague. Turner says, ‘At the time I was introduced to Hamad, his paintings were stored at his home. Upon viewing them it did not take me long to realise that this young man could very well be the next Dali or Picasso in the making. Rarely does a child display the depth and traits of artistry that children his age do.’ Hamad draws much of his inspiration from browsing through his father’s collection of art books. His particular favorite artists being Picasso, Dali and Jackson Pollock. Hamad’s work is ‘inventive, colourful and large scale, which children don’t find easy. We are very happy to support Hamad’, says head teacher, Philip Pope. Since signing to Turner Fine Arts, Hamad’s work has been introduced to a whole new plethora of clientele. The resulting effect being that Hamad’s first 6 piece collection was sold out before even going on show. The first public exhibition of his work will be anounced shortly. For updates on this and all the latest news, subscribe to our mailing list. Read more about Hamad in the Daily Mail and The Sun |
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Ed Chapman Preview At Harvey Nichols LondonCustomers of the British contemporary artist Ed Chapman can now view his collection on the second floor of Harvey Nichols flagship store in London. Chapman strives to bring contemporary style to an ancient medium by creating intricate photo-realist portraits set against contrasting bold colour backdrops, forcing the viewer to question if his mosaics are, in fact paintings. Each work comprises thousands of coins or ceramic tile pieces, all cut and fastened by hand, and impeccably finished. |
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Ed Chapman Penny PortraitsThis is an exclusive opportunity from UK Fine Arts to purchase work by famous mosaic artist Ed Chapman, for personal enjoyment or for financial investment. Ed Chapman is creating commissioned mosaic portraits made entirely out of penny coins. These portraits are 6ft high by 4ft wide, and contain 5,340 pennies in total. He will commission any image from a famous celebrity to a close friend or relative. Customers can also choose to have the portrait created using any coin, including foreign currency, although they must either provide, or pay for the value of these coins. Every image that is produced will never be repeated, guaranteeing the mosaic to be unique – each coming with a letter of provenance. |