Richard Hambleton 🇨🇦 Artist Discussion

[irl1]

The first Richard Hambleton Exhibition since his death.

Leake Street Arches, in September, London.  (would love to get over for this )

On October 29th of last year, just a few weeks after he saw director Oren Jacoby’s final cut of the documentary about his career, the 65-year-old Hambleton passed away in unconfirmed circumstances in a downtown Manhattan apartment, accompanied by a female friend.

Now, the first major exhibition of the artist’s work since his death is scheduled for September, opening at Leake Street Arches before moving to Maddox Gallery, and coinciding with the U.K. release of Jacoby’s film.


www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-tumultuous-tragic-life-street-art-pioneer-richard-hambleton?utm_medium=email&utm_source=14216245-newsletter-editorial-daily-08-20-18&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=st-T

[chevyav53]

still kick myself, was looking at one of his heart pieces and jumping shadows a few years back but held off as felt as if he made/remade too many of the same image.. I like his work though

[irl1]

Aug 20, 2018 20:08:15 GMT 1 chevyav53 said:

still kick myself, was looking at one of his heart pieces and jumping shadows a few years back but held off as felt as if he made/remade too many of the same image.. I like his work though

I know the feeling, i jumped ship on a few of his over the years. The last 12 months his work is gone sky high. 

[irl1]

If anyone knows anymore details about this exhibition could you please post. Thank you 

[Vroom & Varossieau]

There is a very cool exhibition coming up in London!
more info about it here

[hsartcollection]

Maddox gallery selling a couple of prints for 5-8£k depending on image. Limited to 75 each. Very little out there to know if these are worth it or not.

[irl1]

Sept 1, 2018 11:07:23 GMT 1 hsartcollection said:

Maddox gallery selling a couple of prints for 5-8£k depending on image. Limited to 75 each. Very little out there to know if these are worth it or not.

Steady rise in prices over the last 12 months. I see his work only going one way, up. His first exhibition since his death is starting this month and will be in Maddox Gallery. If you really look around the galleries and auctions (be careful in some of those small auctions in the U.S as there is a few copies of his work going around over there) you might just get an original for the higher end of those print prices.

IMO His work is well in at the prices now as there are a lot of new collectors looking for his work.


 urbanartassociation.com/thread/153390/richard-hambleton-exhibition-sep-london

[nighthawk]

Direct from Kristine Woodward...

“There is no Richard Hambleton Foundation set up yet. We make no comment on the “newer” reproductions offered through Maddox Gallery.”

Agree with what others have already said; if you’re in the market for something, do your homework! Some lovely shadowhead portraits (OG’s) still available.

[irl1]

Agree with what others have already said; if you’re in the market for something, do your homework! Some lovely shadowhead portraits (OG’s) still available


Yes nighthalk you need to do your homework on Hambleton's work 

[heller]

We where able to acquire a 1999 Original Acrylic on Board from a Major Local Collector before he passed away.

One of those gems within our collection that gets missed, because simply, we have so much....

[shy]

great post Heller. That image is a cracker!

I really like Hamilton's work, but have not purchased any to date...

any suggestions on best places to search? (without over paying)

thank you

[dranfan]

Invites sent out today. Should be a great exhibition!

[The True Cubs Fan]

I’m a really big fan but live stateside. If anyone could go and post pictures that would be really amazing

[irl1]

Sept 3, 2018 17:26:23 GMT 1 The True Cubs Fan said:

I’m a really big fan but live stateside. If anyone could go and post pictures that would be really amazing

www.forbes.com/sites/felicitycarter/2018/08/30/major-richard-hambleton-retrospective-to-open-in-london/#4003c3d55dda

[nighthawk]

ACA Galleries in NYC actually opened a show a few months ago:

www.acagalleries.com/the-incredible-story-behind-richard-hambleton-the-godfather-of-street-art/

Regardless, I'm sure this show will also be great!

I'll reiterate for anyone in the market for a Shadowman piece - get in touch with the Woodwards ([e-mail]) in NYC! They cared for the man for two decades, and are the foremost experts with regards to his works.

[Shoot Again]

Sept 3, 2018 16:51:08 GMT 1 dranfan said:

Invites sent out today. Should be a great exhibition!

Sent out by who ? Maddox ? Lazinc ?

[shy]

Sept 3, 2018 18:18:53 GMT 1 nighthawk said:

ACA Galleries in NYC actually opened a show a few months ago:

www.acagalleries.com/the-incredible-story-behind-richard-hambleton-the-godfather-of-street-art/

Regardless, I'm sure this show will also be great!

I'll reiterate for anyone in the market for a Shadowman piece - get in touch with the Woodwards ([e-mail]) in NYC! They cared for the man for two decades, and are the foremost experts with regards to his works.

I had originally spoke to Woodwards while Hambleton was alive , but i didn't buy as the salesman was relentless. It made me feel like this was a penny stock scam. He kept saying I will make money as Hambleton was in bad health etc.... I wasn't sure if this was legit at the time. Now I wish I had purchased as prices have gone up considerably 

[dranfan]

Sept 4, 2018 9:17:05 GMT 1 Shoot Again said:

Sept 3, 2018 16:51:08 GMT 1 dranfan said:

Invites sent out today. Should be a great exhibition!

Sent out by who ? Maddox ? Lazinc ?

Maddox :-)

[irl1]

Sept 4, 2018 11:52:26 GMT 1 shy said:

Sept 3, 2018 18:18:53 GMT 1 nighthawk said:

ACA Galleries in NYC actually opened a show a few months ago:

www.acagalleries.com/the-incredible-story-behind-richard-hambleton-the-godfather-of-street-art/

Regardless, I'm sure this show will also be great!

I'll reiterate for anyone in the market for a Shadowman piece - get in touch with the Woodwards ([e-mail]) in NYC! They cared for the man for two decades, and are the foremost experts with regards to his works.

I had originally spoke to Woodwards while Hambleton was alive , but i didn't buy as the salesman was relentless. It made me feel like this was a penny stock scam. He kept saying I will make money as Hambleton was in bad health etc.... I wasn't sure if this was legit at the time. Now I wish I had purchased as prices have gone up considerably 

Its never too late. If you like his work that's a start. I think were going to see this mans work get much much more expensive in the next few years. There are young collectors out there only finding him since he died. When an artist gets trendy they all want him/her.  

[Hairbland]

There is an inexpensive book the ACA gallery had, out of print I believe, Printed Matter had 2 copies buried I bought one.
Nightlife / Shadow Paintings 1981-1989 by Richard Hambleton, text and photos by Franc Palaia. He hung with Richard and photo'd many of his street paintings as completed.

Most of the ACA paintings were post-2000.

[John The Badgers]

Appreciate the post irl1, an interesting read.

[Shoot Again]

Jun 29, 2018 3:37:55 GMT 1 shy said:

where can i find the doc online to watch in it's entirety? thanks

Here you go, and for everyone who couldn’t watch The Shadowman Movie on Amazon prime Video :

drive.google.com/file/d/1eNqMJ9DwJiwKHlQtIo2leZw8g0qXi9z8/view?usp=drivesdk

[shy]

Sept 22, 2018 7:55:30 GMT 1 Shoot Again said:

Jun 29, 2018 3:37:55 GMT 1 shy said:

where can i find the doc online to watch in it's entirety? thanks

Here you go, and for everyone who couldn’t watch The Shadowman Movie on Amazon prime Video :

drive.google.com/file/d/1eNqMJ9DwJiwKHlQtIo2leZw8g0qXi9z8/view?usp=drivesdk

thanks very much. I really appreciate this

[Hairbland]

Apr 26, 2017 13:36:32 GMT 1 Pattycakes said:

I met him about 10 years ago, a very interesting man indeed. I regret not buying a really special canvas from him which was a portrait of J-M Basquiat. Really stupid, but then we all make dumb mistakes that we regret.

Like my ex-wife!

[irl1]

If anyone has any pictures could you post a few thanks 

[shy]

yes it would be great to see some photos.

Does anyone know why some pieces of art at Maddox are priced much higher than other galleries?

[juni0209]

Sept 22, 2018 7:55:30 GMT 1 Shoot Again said:

Jun 29, 2018 3:37:55 GMT 1 shy said:

where can i find the doc online to watch in it's entirety? thanks

Here you go, and for everyone who couldn’t watch The Shadowman Movie on Amazon prime Video :

drive.google.com/file/d/1eNqMJ9DwJiwKHlQtIo2leZw8g0qXi9z8/view?usp=drivesdk

Thanks for sharing! What a man

[Pysgod]

Thanks shootagain for posting that ! I cannot count the different emotions I felt watching that on one hand.

[irl1]

Some very good results for Richard Hambleton today at Sotheby's New York

Lot 48, Untitled (Marlboro Man)
acrylic on canvas
Size 51 1/2" X 38" inches. 
Estimate, 30,000 to 50,000, USD
Sold for 180,000 USD excluding fee's.
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Lot 49, Untitled.
acrylic on paper mounted on board
Size, 43" X 38 1/2" inches
Estimate, 20,000 to 30,000 USD
Sold for 38,000 USD excluding fee's.
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Auction live now
 
www.invaluable.com/catalog/5ezkdz9r08

[Michael James Art]

Richard Hambleton along with Basquiate and Haring were the Kings of the street and urban art scene in NYC in the 1980’s. Much of today’s work by Banksy and Blek Le Rat can arguably be traced back to Hambleton’s “mass murder” and more importantly the “shadowman” works he did during the 80’s and many artists acknowledge his influence on their art today.  And his auction prices have skyrocketed since his death.

I see in the “Street Art and Urban Artists” subsection he is not listed there, but Haring and Warhol are. Why is that? Back in the day, he was getting more media coverage than the others, but since he did not play the “gallery game” and also from drug abuse he was much more aloof than the others so not as well represented in the traditional art circles..
i mean, look at his work! It’s exciting and kinetic, and mark my words, we will be hearing much more about him in the near future! He should be added.

thanks!