Napier Estate

Emergency Exit Galleries

I like things that shock and affect my nervous system deeply. But things are not shocking unless they have been put into a memorable form. — Francis Bacon

About

The Napier Estate is a 1989 time capsule, celebrating the art of the MTV generation like the cinematic masterpiece by Tim Burton and Prince featuring Jack Napier aka Joker - as well as protagonists such as Basquiat, Bacon, Haring and Woodman.

This decennium also marked a new tier in the digital revolution, shaking up social dynamics and societal transformation, dictated by the rapid pace of technological creation.

Works of the artists that live(d) through this era, are traded via our in-house Emergency Exit Galleries. We specialise in figurative, dissonant art.

Dissonant art encompasses a range of styles that intentionally create tension through the juxtaposition of contrasting or unexpected elements. It's a deliberate departure from traditional harmony and balance, often using jarring visual or auditory elements to evoke specific emotions or challenge viewers' perceptions.

You are encouraged to browse through the songs and art biographies, and reminisce.

We are nomadic art traders, waiting with bated breath to travel your way.

Events:

Art The Hague — October 14-18, 2026

Available Works

Figurative, Dissonant Art

Tepid Maiden Subterfuge

Art pieces in this collection find their source of non-consonance in female nudity, evoking a wide range of emotions by emphasising the fragility of the human body, from unease and discomfort to curiosity and fascination.

View in catalogue

Violent Creature Hyperbole

Art pieces in this collection find their source of non-consonance in violence and horror, creating a sense of drama which provokes viewers to think critically about the world, or forces them to confront their assumptions about art.