A Sneak Peek into Brad Pitt's Art Collection
Brad Pitt Debuts his Artwork
As one of Hollywood's most successful actors, Brad Pitt has amassed quite a fortune and he's used some of that money to build an impressive art collection. His collection includes paintings, sculptures, and other works by some of the world's most famous artists. He's even been known to dabble in painting himself.
One of the most notable pieces in Pitt's collection is a painting by Mark Rothko. The work, entitled "No. 6 (Blue, Green, and Orange),” was sold at auction for $72.8 million in 2014. We currently host a wide variety of vibrant and colourful abstract work of a similar style. Other paintings in Pitt's collection include works by Damien Hirst, Francis Bacon, and Pablo Picasso.
Pitt's art collection also includes a number of sculptures. One of the most notable is a work by Jeff Koons called "Balloon Dog (Orange)." The sculpture sold for $58.4 million at auction in 2013, making it the most expensive work by a living artist ever sold at auction. Other sculptures in Pitt's collection include works by Richard Serra and Louise Bourgeois.
Balloon Dog Orange by Jeff Koons
According to Koons, the inflatable animals are a representation of breath and human life. Exuding optimism, the sculptures create a juxtaposition between the everyday and the monumental. The reflective surfaces of his balloons also contribute to their meaning.
His collection is more than just paintings and sculptures. There are also photographs by artists such as Cindy Sherman and neon signs created with cutting-edge technology by Bruce Nauman among others.
When it comes to street art, few collectors can compare to Pitt. The actor has been reported as one of the lucky few who convinced Banksy to create a commissioned work and now owns this rare piece which features him alongside Angelina Jolie in an outdoor setting next to her home at Festival House on La Fourche Beach near New Orleans.
Pitt also purchased a photograph by Danny Lyon, an American photographer who chronicled the Civil Rights Movement and is most known for his portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. The work captured a police officer giving a two-finger salute in Clarksdale Mississippi during the height of racial tension where he served as mayor before being elected county supervisor which reflects on this very moment when America needed him most after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans Louisiana leaving many dead or missing due to lack of proper sheltering facilities.
The Police, Clarksdale, Mississippi 1962 - Danny Lyon from The Seventh Dog
Brad Pitt purchased the artwork at Paris Photo, LA for $6,000.
In 2021, Page Six reported that Jolie was putting a painting Pitt gave her as an engagement gift up for sale at Christie’s. The canvas—the only one former Prime Minister Churchill painted during WWII-- fetched $11.6 million nearly three times its presale estimate!
The actor known for his role in the 1999 film “Fight Club” has a thing for high-end design and can frequently be spotted at Design Miami. It has been reported that Pitt picked up three works by Nacho Carbonell who was then still fresh off finishing school here in The Netherlands but now runs an independent studio designing playful objects employing recycled materials like glass bottles or mash among other things - creating organic shapes with earth tones.
The avant-garde Atelier van Lieshout studio is known for dismantling the idea that an individual artistic genius creates great art. Pitt acquired three pieces by this group on one visit to Design Miami Basel in 2009, including a Mini Capsule Hotel which can double as six beds and costs $134k! He planned installation at his private beach in Santa Barbara where called "The Beach House."
While Pitt's art collection is certainly impressive, it's also clear that he doesn't take himself too seriously as a collector. He has said in interviews that he buys what he likes and that he isn't too concerned with whether or not a piece will appreciate in value. It's this approachable attitude that makes Brad Pitt's art collection so interesting.
Brad Pitt's house in Los Angeles is home to an art studio where he sometimes works on his own paintings. His paintings have been shown in a number of galleries and have even been sold at auction. Pitt's paintings mostly concentrate on abstractions, while his sculptures frequently resemble recognisable objects such as balloon animals and teddy bears. He has also dabbled in photography, with a focus on portraits. In one series, he photographed friends and family members in their homes.
After his separation from Angelina Jolie, Pitt got sober and focused on making sculptures as a way of healing. One of his best works is called "Swan Song."
Brad Pitt with his sculpture ‘Aiming At You I Saw Me But It Was Too Late This Time’
It was created in collaboration with the Swedish National Exhibition Hall and features five life-sized figures made of marble. Each figure represents a different stage of human life, from youth to old age, showing the beauty and vulnerability of each phase. The sculpture was widely praised by critics and art lovers alike, garnering Brad Pitt international acclaim.
His home interior design is heavily influenced by his art collection. He has said that he likes to live with art that he loves and tries to create a comfortable and inviting space. Pitt and Jolie have said that they hope to instil a love of art in their children. They have regularly taken their kids on trips to museums and galleries. The couple's passion for art is evident in their impressive collection.
Art and humanitarianism are two of Brad Pitt's passions, and he has used his platform to support both causes. In 2006, he founded the Make It Right Foundation to help build sustainable housing in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He has also been a vocal supporter of other causes, such as environmentalism and refugee rights.
Brad Pitt's commitment to art and philanthropy certainly makes him one of Hollywood's most interesting and multifaceted stars!