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Boston Globe
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Self-taught painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at age 73
His 1992 painting ' In 2005, elusive street artist Banksy based a satirical painting titled 'Crude Oil (Vettriano)' on 'The Singing Butler,' adding a sinking oil liner and two figures lugging a barrel of toxic waste to the composition to send an environmental message. Advertisement Mr. Vettriano left school at 15 to become a mining engineer but took up painting after a girlfriend gave him a box of watercolors for his 21st birthday. His breakthrough came in 1998 when he submitted two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual show. Both sold on the first day. Although some art critics dismissed his work, he enjoyed commercial success and held exhibitions in London, Hong Kong, New York, and elsewhere. Actor Jack Nicholson and lyricist Tim Rice were among those who acquired his work. 'Jack Vettriano's passing marks the end of an era for contemporary Scottish art,' his publicist said in a statement. 'His evocative and timeless works will continue to captivate and inspire future generations.'
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Self-taught painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at age 73
LONDON (AP) — Scottish painter Jack Vettriano, known for his works depicting elegant men and women on dreamlike beaches, has been found dead in his apartment in France, his publicist said Monday. He was 73. British media reported there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death on Saturday. Vettriano, born Jack Hoggan in Fife, Scotland on Nov. 17, 1951, was a self-taught artist who created some of the world's most recognizable contemporary paintings. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. His 1992 painting 'The Singing Butler' — featuring a couple in evening dress dancing on a storm-swept beach as their butler and maid proffered umbrellas — became a best-selling image in Britain. In 2005, elusive street artist Banksy based a satirical painting titled 'Crude Oil (Vettriano)' on 'The Singing Butler,' adding a sinking oil liner and two figures lugging a barrel of toxic waste to the composition to send an environmental message. Vettriano left school at 15 to become a mining engineer but took up painting after a girlfriend gave him a box of watercolors for his 21st birthday. His breakthrough came in 1998 when he submitted two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual show. Both sold on the first day. Although some art critics dismissed his work, he enjoyed commercial success and held exhibitions in London, Hong Kong, New York and elsewhere. Actor Jack Nicholson and lyricist Tim Rice were among those who acquired Vettriano's work. 'Jack Vettriano's passing marks the end of an era for contemporary Scottish art,' his publicist said in a statement. "His evocative and timeless works will continue to captivate and inspire future generations.'
CBS News
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Banksy "Crude Oil (Vettriano)" art for sale by Blink-182 bassist could fetch millions
A painting by street artist Banksy with an environmental message and an estimate of up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction, with some of the proceeds helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Sotheby's auction house said Tuesday that "Crude Oil (Vettriano)" is being sold by Sotheby's in London on March 4 from the collection of Mark Hoppus, bassist with California skate-punk band Blink-182, who sees Banksy as a kindred spirit. Hoppus said he was drawn to the subversion, humor and intelligence of Banksy's work and the similarities between "skateboarding, punk rock and art." "I feel like street art and punk rock have the same core," Hoppus said. "The left-out and overlooked making their own reality. … Just go make art. It's the same spirit. And I've loved art and especially street art ever since realizing that." "Crude Oil (Vettriano)" is part of a 2005 series of works in which Banksy put a satirical spin on famous paintings — withering Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" and smashing the diner window in Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks." The artist said his aim was to show that "the real damage done to our environment is not done by graffiti writers and drunken teenagers, but by big business." The work going under the hammer is based on "The Singing Butler," a painting by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano showing a couple in evening dress dancing on a beach as servants proffer sheltering umbrellas. Banksy has added a sinking oil liner and two figures lugging a barrel of toxic waste. "We loved this painting since the moment we saw it," said Hoppus, who bought the artwork with his wife Skye in 2011. He said the painting – "unmistakably Banksy, but different" – has hung in the family's homes in London and LA ever since. Hoppus said he would use the proceeds of the sale to buy work by upcoming artists. Some will go to the California Fire Foundation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Cedars Sinai Hematology Oncology Research, Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, England, and has become one of the world's best-known artists. His mischievous and often satirical images include two male police officers kissing, armed riot police with yellow smiley faces and a chimpanzee with a sign bearing the words, "Laugh now, but one day I'll be in charge." Several of his works have sold for multiple millions at auction. The record is almost 18.6 million pounds ($25.4 million at the time) paid at Sotheby's in October 2021 for "Love is in the Bin" – an image of a girl with a balloon that partially self-destructed during an auction three years earlier thanks to a shredder hidden in the frame. The painting is on display at Sotheby's in New York until Thursday and in London Feb. 26-March 4.
Al Arabiya
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction. It could fetch $6 million
A painting by street artist Banksy with an environmental message and an estimate of up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction, with some of the proceeds helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Sotheby's auction house said Tuesday that 'Crude Oil (Vettriano)' is being sold in London next month from the collection of Mark Hoppus, bassist with California skate-punk band Blink-182, who sees Banksy as a kindred spirit. Hoppus said he was drawn to the subversion, humor, and intelligence of Banksy's work and the similarities between skateboarding, punk rock, and art. 'I feel like street art and punk rock have the same core,' Hoppus said. 'The left-out and overlooked making their own reality. … Just go make art. It's the same spirit. And I've loved art and especially street art ever since realizing that.' 'Crude Oil (Vettriano)' is part of a 2005 series of works in which Banksy put a satirical spin on famous paintings – withering Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' and smashing the diner window in Edward Hopper's 'Nighthawks.' The artist said his aim was to show that the real damage done to our environment is not done by graffiti writers and drunken teenagers, but by big business. The work going under the hammer is based on 'The Singing Butler,' a painting by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano showing a couple in evening dress dancing on a beach as servants proffer sheltering umbrellas. Banksy has added a sinking oil liner and two figures lugging a barrel of toxic waste. 'We loved this painting since the moment we saw it,' said Hoppus, who bought the artwork with his wife, Skye, in 2011. He said the painting – unmistakably Banksy, but different – has hung in the family's homes in London and LA ever since. Hoppus said he would use the proceeds of the sale to buy work by upcoming artists. Some will go to the California Fire Foundation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and Cedars Sinai Hematology Oncology Research. Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, England, and has become one of the world's best-known artists. His mischievous and often satirical images include two male police officers kissing, armed riot police with yellow smiley faces, and a chimpanzee with a sign bearing the words 'Laugh now, but one day I'll be in charge.' Several of his works have sold for multiple millions at auction. The record is almost 18.6 million pounds ($25.4 million at the time) paid at Sotheby's in October 2021 for 'Love is in the Bin' – an image of a girl with a balloon that partially self-destructed during an auction three years earlier, thanks to a shredder hidden in the frame. The painting is on display at Sotheby's in New York until Thursday and in London Feb. 26–March 4.
The Independent
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction. It could fetch $6 million
A painting by street artist Banksy with an environmental message and an estimate of up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction, with some of the proceeds helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Sotheby's auction house said Tuesday that 'Crude Oil (Vettriano)' is being sold in London next month from the collection of Mark Hoppus, bassist with California skate-punk band Blink-182, who sees Banksy as a kindred spirit. Hoppus said he was drawn to the subversion, humor and intelligence of Banksy's work and the similarities between 'skateboarding, punk rock and art.' 'I feel like street art and punk rock have the same core,' Hoppus said. 'The left-out and overlooked making their own reality. … Just go make art. It's the same spirit. And I've loved art and especially street art ever since realizing that.' 'Crude Oil (Vettriano)' is part of a 2005 series of works in which Banksy put a satirical spin on famous paintings — withering Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' and smashing the diner window in Edward Hopper's 'Nighthawks.' The artist said his aim was to show that 'the real damage done to our environment is not done by graffiti writers and drunken teenagers, but by big business.' The work going under the hammer is based on 'The Singing Butler,' a painting by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano showing a couple in evening dress dancing on a beach as servants proffer sheltering umbrellas. Banksy has added a sinking oil liner and two figures lugging a barrel of toxic waste. 'We loved this painting since the moment we saw it,' said Hoppus, who bought the artwork with his wife Skye in 2011. He said the painting – 'unmistakably Banksy, but different' – has hung in the family's homes in London and LA ever since. Hoppus said he would use the proceeds of the sale to buy work by upcoming artists. Some will go to the California Fire Foundation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Cedars Sinai Hematology Oncology Research, Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, England, and has become one of the world's best-known artists. His mischievous and often satirical images include two male police officers kissing, armed riot police with yellow smiley faces and a chimpanzee with a sign bearing the words, 'Laugh now, but one day I'll be in charge.' Several of his works have sold for multiple millions at auction. The record is almost 18.6 million pounds ($25.4 million at the time) paid at Sotheby's in October 2021 for 'Love is in the Bin' – an image of a girl with a balloon that partially self-destructed during an auction three years earlier thanks to a shredder hidden in the frame. The painting is on display at Sotheby's in New York until Thursday and in London Feb. 26-March 4.
