7 Things You Didn't Know About Charming Baker

Click through to learn more about this contemporary artist | [Alternate text]( [Image]( Each month, we’re spotlighting an artist we love—and whose work is currently live for bidding on [Artnet Auctions](. This month: Charming Baker. Each month, we’re spotlighting an artist we love—and whose work is currently live for bidding on [Artnet Auctions](. This month: Charming Baker. [Image]( [Image]( Love Paves Its Way To Decay, 2008 Est. $2,000–3,000 The Universal Principle Accepts No Liability For Any Loss Or Damage Incurred, 2010 Est. $2,000–3,000 "Art can do something––it's not that it should entertain but it should engage you enough; it should make you think." — Charming Baker "Art can do something––it's not that it should entertain but it should engage you enough; it should make you think." — Charming Baker 1 Charming Baker was born in Hampshire, UK, in 1964. 2 Baker’s father was a Commando in the British Army, and he spent his childhood traveling the world as a result. 3 Despite dropping out of school at age 16, he later went back and graduated from Central Saint Martin’s in 1985, and also became a lecturer there. 4 Baker worked as a commercial artist and designer for many years before gaining market momentum. 5 He often questions the preciousness of art through his work, and will purposely damage his pieces by drilling, cutting, and even shooting them as a way to do so. 6 Baker has found success as an artist without the aid of an art dealer or traditional gallery representation. 7 Notable fans of Baker’s work include fellow British artist [Damien Hirst](, gallerist Harry Blain, and collector Tico Mugrabi. [LEARN MORE]( Bring the art of Charming Baker into your home—see what's live for bidding now on [Artnet Auctions](. Bring the art of Charming Baker into your home—see what's live for bidding now on [Artnet Auctions](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( Having trouble viewing this email? Click [here](. This email was sent by Artnet Worldwide Corporation. 233 Broadway, 26th Floor, New York, NY, 10279 To unsubscribe, click [here](. For more information, please contact us at marketing@artnet.com or view the [Artnet Privacy Policy](.