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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
GALLERIES BORGIA Srl Unveils the Never-before-seen Private Collection of Madison Arman Featuring Art Works by Keith Haring in a Landmark Podcast Episode: "Love, Keith"
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / August 8, 2025 / Borgia, Inc. is honored to announce the public debut of the profoundly intimate & historically significant private art collection of Madison Arman. The paintings, drawings, photographs & personal letters included in the private collection are all by iconic artist Keith Haring, unveiled to the public for the first time, in the newest episode of The Art of Collecting podcast, produced by Galleries Borgia + Borgia, Inc. Fine Art Acquisition & of Keith Haring, Debra and Madison Arman taken by Yves Arman, March 15 1988 4Polaroid 1 (Piggyback)The Madison Arman CollectionMarch 15, 1988Photograph by Yves Arman5Polaroid 2 (Debra and Haring holdingMadison)The Madison Arman CollectionMarch 1988Photograph by Yves Arman The never-before-seen collection has been meticulously researched & authenticated through the due diligence provenance research conducted by Borgia, Inc. & The Keith Haring Estate and Artist Foundation, The French & Spanish Police, The Art Loss Register and Madison Arman. Featured in the Collection Presentation are the beloved friends & collectors of the artist Keith Haring including Gil Vazquez, Juan Rivera, Grace Jones, HSH Princess Stephanie + Princess Caroline of Monaco, Jean Michel Basquiat, L'Wren Scott, Arman, Yves Arman, Debra Arman and Éliane Radigue. The Publications referenced within the literature history include the authorized Biography on the artist, the Journals of Keith Haring & the recent authorized publication Radiant by Brad Gooch. The scholars Julia and John Gruen have been consulted throughout & the artist's authorized biography, journals, & the recent publication Radiant have been exclusively referenced in determining provenance. The artwork's provenance, or history of ownership, has been verified in full by the fine art experts at Borgia, Inc. including a full analysis of exhibition & literature history. The episode is also marked by the announcement of two poignant life events for the collector, Madison Arman. The Art of Collecting solemnly announces the recent passing of Debra Arman, mother of Madison Arman and an indomitable presence in the New York Factory art world and the devoted best friend of Keith Haring. In the same episode, The art of Collecting joyfully celebrates the birth of Madison Arman's daughter, Sophie Arman Tanabe, heralding a new generation of art collectors in a long line of fine artists & true lovers of fine art. Galleries Borgia and Madison Arman invite the world to experience another side of the great artist known for street art and large scale, public murals and to peer inside Haring's profoundly private, inner emotional world. The art of collecting invites everybody to celebrate life and the legacy of innovation & experimentation of the artist Keith Haring by exploring the artistic development of the artist, in his own words, presented simultaneously with highly personal works of art. Love, Keith is more than a podcast for love is the answer. In art we trust. Contact InformationRosa Lena Reed Robinson CEO, Borgia, Inc. 5056293477Madison Arman +819096241862 SOURCE: Borgia, Inc. press release
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Darth Vader's Original Lightsaber From STAR WARS is Hitting Auction For $1 to $3 Million — GeekTyrant
If you've ever dreamed of wielding Darth Vader's actual lightsaber, now's your chance, assuming you've got a few million dollars lying around. The prop used by the Dark Lord of the Sith himself is a true piece of cinematic history. According to the listing on the lightsaber hilt on sale was screen-used in the climactic battles that defined the original trilogy and the estimated price is between $1 million and $3 million. The auction description notes the familiar Vader hilt, complete with an allen bolt sticking out of the top where a dueling blade would have been attached for filming. 'The prop is made from a British press camera flash handle,' the listing explains. 'It was converted to a lightsaber prop with the addition of dressing components such as plastic grips, small electrical wires and a circuit board with magnifying bubbles from a calculator.' This legendary artifact has been in a private collection for decades and is now surfacing at public auction for the first time. Its authenticity has been confirmed by comparing it to the films, with the listing stating that 'specific damage to the body' matches what's seen on-screen. 'Genuine lightsaber props from the original trilogy are incredibly rare,' the site emphasizes. 'This is believed to be the only hero lightsaber prop with verifiable screen-use to ever be offered at public auction. It is one of the rarest and most sought after 'grail' Star Wars props in existence.' For a bit of context, the original Star Wars film had a production budget of just $11 million. Now, a single prop from that era might fetch nearly a third of that. Also, let's not forget the badass artistry that made this lightsaber so iconic. Back in the pre-CGI days, the glowing blades were made using metal rods wrapped in reflective tape, with the shimmering effect painstakingly rotoscoped into each frame by animators, and paired with those legendary sound effects in post. For those of us who aren't freakin' rich, we'll have to settle for our replicas.
