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Jay-Z is a prominent rapper, entrepreneur, and art collector who has a deep appreciation for visual arts. The Carter Collection, valued at $32 million, is diverse and includes works by many celebrated artists, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ed Ruscha, Richard Prince, Damien Hirst, George Condo, Alexander Calder, Takashi Murakami, Glenn Ligon, Rashid Johnson, KAWS, Nate Lowman, Christopher Wool, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol. Jay-Z is particularly interested in contemporary art, and many of the artworks in his collection have social and political themes. In addition to his personal art collection, Jay-Z also uses ArtLife to democratize the art world by providing a space for emerging artists to showcase their works and connect with potential buyers and collectors. |
