LEONORA CARRINGTON'S BID FOR LATIN AMERICAN RECORD
Leonora Carrington’s painting "Les Distractions de Dagobert" (1945), valued between $12 to $18 million, is generating considerable excitement as it heads to auction at Sotheby's this May. Having been in an American collection since 1995, its upcoming sale not only reflects the escalating market demand for Carrington's pieces but also underscores the rising interest in female Surrealist artists.
Carrington's rise in the art market is undeniable, highlighted by the staggering $3.3 million fetched for "The Garden of Paracelsus" just two years ago at Sotheby’s, a record-breaking sale that solidified its place among the top three most expensive Carrington paintings. What's striking is that the majority of her highest auction prices have been achieved since June 2020, signaling a growing acknowledgment of female Surrealist artists. This upward trend isn't exclusive to Carrington; artists like Remedios Varo and Frida Kahlo are also experiencing a surge in demand from both institutions and collectors.
Further illustrating Carrington's mastery, "Les Distractions de Dagobert" emerges as a masterpiece within her body of work. Its artistic brilliance lies in the seamless fusion of the fantastical and the elemental, drawing inspiration from a myriad of sources including Hieronymus Bosch, Irish mythology, Celtic imagery, Indigenous Mexican symbolism, and more. Carrington presents an innovative, humanistic vision of a universe not as it is, but as it could be. Divided into quadrants corresponding to the classical elements of Earth, Air, Wind, and Fire, this painting encapsulates an amalgamation of the Northern Renaissance and the Quattrocento styles, revealing Carrington's meticulous study and synthesis of these rich artistic traditions. The painting exudes an extraordinary force that can only be fully captured when experienced in person. While viewing an image on a screen allows us to grasp the narrative and appreciate the stories behind it, it's only when standing directly in front of it that one can truly appreciate Leonora’s virtuoso tempera technique and the extraordinary level of detail she imbues into her work.
This significant work was painted when Carrington was just 28, shortly after her migration to Mexico during the tumult of the Second World War. It marked a pivotal moment in Mexico's emergence as a central hub for the Surrealist movement. Like many artists of her time, Carrington found solace and inspiration in Mexico's welcoming embrace. During the mid-1940s, Mexico City became a sanctuary for numerous European artists and intellectuals fleeing the ravages of war. Drawn by its vibrant cultural milieu and the progressive policies of its left-leaning government, these creatives found a supportive environment in which to thrive. Mexico's commitment to fostering cultural expression provided a stable foundation for artistic endeavors. In this nurturing atmosphere, Inés Amor of Galeria de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City’s leading gallerist, played a pivotal role. Recognizing the talent and potential of artists, particularly women and those considered "outsiders," Amor served as a mentor, nurturing several careers, including that of Carrington.
Carrington's journey to Mexico was marked by a rebellious youth, a brief sojourn with the Parisian Surrealist group, and a harrowing flight from war-torn Europe. In this masterpiece, she weaves allusions to her own tumultuous story, much like fellow artists Frida Kahlo and Remedios Varo. For Carrington, as for Kahlo and Varo, her greatest works serve as a form of exorcism, confronting and transcending the darkest moments of her personal history. Through her art, Carrington transforms pain and turmoil into symbols of resilience and transcendence, inviting viewers into the labyrinth of her imagination.
In the 1940s, upon her arrival in Mexico, Carrington dedicated herself to mastering egg tempera, a demanding yet rewarding medium. Known for its quick-drying properties, egg tempera allowed her to capture the intricate detail and iridescent coloration of the supernatural universes depicted in "Les Distractions de Dagobert." Painted in 1945, at the zenith of her career, this masterpiece stands unparalleled in its richness of imagery, the finesse evident in every minute detail, and the explosive vibrance of its tonality. It represents the apotheosis of Carrington’s dynamic career, showcasing her unparalleled skill and boundless imagination.
Despite residing in Mexico for the remainder of her life, Carrington maintained a presence on the international art scene. "Les Distractions de Dagobert" served as a centerpiece in her first retrospective exhibition at Pierre Matisse’s gallery in 1948. Although unable to travel to New York for the show due to the recent birth of her second child, the works she created for this exhibition are regarded as the pinnacle of her oeuvre.
Notwithstanding her groundbreaking contributions to Surrealism and her close ties to its inner circle, Carrington's art often faced marginalization from mainstream critics and international commercial galleries during her lifetime. However, in recent years, a series of museum exhibitions have sought to rectify this historical oversight. Notable among these are "In Wonderland" at LACMA (2012), which highlighted the creativity of women artists experimenting with Surrealism in the Americas, "Surrealism Beyond Borders" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (2021) , and "Surrealism and Magic: Enchanted Modernity" at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice two years ago, where "Les Distractions de Dagobert" took center stage. The exhibition took place alongside the 2022 Biennale di Venezia, "The Milk of Dreams," curated by Cecilia Alemani. This biennale derived its title from one of Carrington's children's books, showcasing her multifaceted talent as both an artist and a prolific author.
This year, we celebrate the centenary of Surrealism, marking 100 years since André Breton introduced the Surrealist Manifesto. This milestone not only marks a historical moment but also signals a notable shift in the art market for surrealism, which had historically sidelined female artists within a domain dominated by male figures such as Dalí, Magritte, and Miró. As we honor the manifesto's centenary, which once confined women to the role of muse, it's fitting to recognize the resurgence of artists like Carrington, who transcended this archetype to emerge as pioneering figures in their own right.
The surge in institutional attention toward women Surrealists has been paralleled by a marked increase in market interest and value. Noteworthy is the historic moment when a female artist entered the top 20 Surrealist lots at auction, with Frida Kahlo's "Diego y Yo" achieving a record price of $34.8million. However, this appreciation is not without complexity. Frida Kahlo did not personally identify with Surrealism; however, her works are now often categorized within the movement, contributing to the current narrative surrounding surrealism and women. As this narrative continues to evolve, the art market is poised to reflect this transformation. The much-anticipated auction of " Les Distractions de Dagobert" stands as a potential landmark moment in this ongoing reassessment. Will it reaffirm the market's alignment with historical rectification? The anticipation builds.
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Leonora Carrington. "Les Distractions de Dagobert" (1945)
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Leonora Carrington. "Les Distractions de Dagobert" (1945)
With an estimated value of $12 to $18 million dollars, this price tag represents a substantial increase, nearly quadrupling Carrington’s previous record. Anna Di Stasi, Head of Latin America Art at Sotheby’s, explains that this particular artwork stands as Carrington’s magnum opus.
Executed in 1945, at the pinnacle of her creativity, it is unparalleled in the richness of its imagery, meticulous technique and exceptional condition. Remarkably, it has remained in the same North American collection since 1995, when it was acquired for $475,500. Taking into account these factors, alongside insights into pricing trends within the private market, the estimate has been thoughtfully established. The work is expected to become the second highest price for a Latin American artwork following Kahlo’s record achieved in 2021 at Sotheby’s.
The painting is featured in the Contemporary evening sale at Sotheby’s New York, boasting the third highest estimate alongside a Monet (lot 33, Antibes Vue de la Salis), and surpassed only by a Magritte (lot 39, Le Banquet) estimated at 15-20 million, and the top lot of the sale, a Monet (lot 11, Meules à Giverny) anticipated to fetch in excess of 30 million. What's particularly noteworthy is that “Les Distractions de Dagobert” is estimated at a value surpassing many renowned names of other paintings in the sale, including Picassos, Manet, Van Gogh and Renoir.
The painting comes with a guarantee and an irrevocable bid, ensuring its sale with certainty and surpassing Leonora's current record. We eagerly anticipate May 15th to unveil the final figure.
For further insights into the painting and how the artist's life and upbringing influenced her body of work, I highly recommend consulting the excellent catalogue note published by Sotheby’s.
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Last week's New York auctions, dubbed "Giga Week," saw art sales soar to an impressive $1.4 billion. This significant figure follows numerous sales at bustling art fairs over the past two weeks. While this amount represents a 22% decrease from the same week in 2023, and 55% less from 2022, auction houses performed admirably given the current challenging economic and political climate.
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Last week's New York auctions, dubbed "Giga Week," saw art sales soar to an impressive $1.4 billion. This significant figure follows numerous sales at bustling art fairs over the past two weeks. While this amount represents a 22% decrease from the same week in 2023, and 55% less from 2022, auction houses performed admirably given the current challenging economic and political climate.
The Art Basel in Basel fair concluded on June 16th, signaling the near end of the market season before summer. Despite the June London auctions (featuring works from antiquity to contemporary art) this year’s London season is notably diminished.
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The Art Basel in Basel fair concluded on June 16th, signaling the near end of the market season before summer. Despite the June London auctions (featuring works from antiquity to contemporary art) this year’s London season is notably diminished.
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A week away from its official opening, the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale has generated press urbi et orbi. While some articles celebrated the irruption of the Global South in the Arsenale and the Giardini, others -truly devastating- reported on the disturbance and discomfort that the proposal of Adriano Pedrosa -the first Latin American to cure La Biennale in more than a century of existence- has awakened in the Western art system.
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A week away from its official opening, the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale has generated press urbi et orbi. While some articles celebrated the irruption of the Global South in the Arsenale and the Giardini, others -truly devastating- reported on the disturbance and discomfort that the proposal of Adriano Pedrosa -the first Latin American to cure La Biennale in more than a century of existence- has awakened in the Western art system.
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Argentine artist La Chola Poblete received a special mention at the Venice Biennale 2024, selected together with artist Samia Halaby.
Tania Pardo (Madrid, Spain, 1976) is the new Director of the Museo Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M Museum), the museum of contemporary art of the Community of Madrid. Pardo's career until her recent appointment has been built on a detailed work of promotion and visibility of emerging art through the curatorial actions she has developed in numerous Spanish institutions.
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The Russian Venice Biennale pavilion is hosting a group exhibition of artists from South America organized by Bolivia’s Ministry of Cultures, Decolonization and Depatriarchalizing.
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Malta’s pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale presented artist Matthew Attard’s solo project, I Will Follow the Ship. Curated by Elyse Tonna and Sara Dolfi Agostini.
Fondation Louis Vuitton, in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art, New York and the SMK—Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, is hosting the exhibition Matisse: The Red Studio, focusing on the genesis and history of the 1911 masterpiece.
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On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the exhibition project Trámites, a duo-show by visual artists Yéssica Montero (1998, Dominican Republic) and Ernesto Rivera (1983, Dominican Republic), opened at the independent spaces of La Sociedad, in Santo Domingo.
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The NY spring season has concluded with the major auctions of Contemporary and Modern art. While the sales have not been a disaster, most lots have sold either below or close to the low estimate, with some last-minute withdrawals. One year ago, the May sales already marked a clear recalibration of prices. Over the past 12 months, the market has continued its slowdown, and this week's sales have confirmed the trend. It is not a brusque fall or a crash, but a slow-motion downward spiral in prices, with very few but exciting surprises.
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The NY spring season has concluded with the major auctions of Contemporary and Modern art. While the sales have not been a disaster, most lots have sold either below or close to the low estimate, with some last-minute withdrawals. One year ago, the May sales already marked a clear recalibration of prices. Over the past 12 months, the market has continued its slowdown, and this week's sales have confirmed the trend. It is not a brusque fall or a crash, but a slow-motion downward spiral in prices, with very few but exciting surprises.
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Last week's New York auctions, dubbed "Giga Week," saw art sales soar to an impressive $1.4 billion. This significant figure follows numerous sales at bustling art fairs over the past two weeks. While this amount represents a 22% decrease from the same week in 2023, and 55% less from 2022, auction houses performed admirably given the current challenging economic and political climate.
A BUYER’S MARKET: OPPORTUNITIES AMID UNCERTAINTY
Last week's New York auctions, dubbed "Giga Week," saw art sales soar to an impressive $1.4 billion. This significant figure follows numerous sales at bustling art fairs over the past two weeks. While this amount represents a 22% decrease from the same week in 2023, and 55% less from 2022, auction houses performed admirably given the current challenging economic and political climate.
The Art Basel in Basel fair concluded on June 16th, signaling the near end of the market season before summer. Despite the June London auctions (featuring works from antiquity to contemporary art) this year’s London season is notably diminished.
ART BASEL IN BASEL 2024: A FAIR FOR EVERY BUDGET?
The Art Basel in Basel fair concluded on June 16th, signaling the near end of the market season before summer. Despite the June London auctions (featuring works from antiquity to contemporary art) this year’s London season is notably diminished.
With the opening of Frieze NY last Wednesday, the NY Contemporary sales season has kicked off (if it ever truly stops!). From now until mid-May, it's a whirlwind of fairs and gallery openings, culminating in the grand auctions. May is a crucial time for the US art market calendar and the results will have global repercussion for the remainder of the year.
FRIEZE NEW YORK 2024 – A VIEW FROM THE FLOOR
With the opening of Frieze NY last Wednesday, the NY Contemporary sales season has kicked off (if it ever truly stops!). From now until mid-May, it's a whirlwind of fairs and gallery openings, culminating in the grand auctions. May is a crucial time for the US art market calendar and the results will have global repercussion for the remainder of the year.
A week away from its official opening, the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale has generated press urbi et orbi. While some articles celebrated the irruption of the Global South in the Arsenale and the Giardini, others -truly devastating- reported on the disturbance and discomfort that the proposal of Adriano Pedrosa -the first Latin American to cure La Biennale in more than a century of existence- has awakened in the Western art system.
JULIA ISÍDREZ AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH AT THE 60TH VENICE BIENNIAL
A week away from its official opening, the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale has generated press urbi et orbi. While some articles celebrated the irruption of the Global South in the Arsenale and the Giardini, others -truly devastating- reported on the disturbance and discomfort that the proposal of Adriano Pedrosa -the first Latin American to cure La Biennale in more than a century of existence- has awakened in the Western art system.
Argentine artist La Chola Poblete received a special mention at the Venice Biennale 2024, selected together with artist Samia Halaby.
LA CHOLA POBLETE WAS AWARDED AT THE VENICE BIENNIAL
Argentine artist La Chola Poblete received a special mention at the Venice Biennale 2024, selected together with artist Samia Halaby.
Tania Pardo (Madrid, Spain, 1976) is the new Director of the Museo Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M Museum), the museum of contemporary art of the Community of Madrid. Pardo's career until her recent appointment has been built on a detailed work of promotion and visibility of emerging art through the curatorial actions she has developed in numerous Spanish institutions.
INTERVIEW WITH TANIA PARDO, NEW DIRECTOR OF CA2M MUSEUM
Tania Pardo (Madrid, Spain, 1976) is the new Director of the Museo Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M Museum), the museum of contemporary art of the Community of Madrid. Pardo's career until her recent appointment has been built on a detailed work of promotion and visibility of emerging art through the curatorial actions she has developed in numerous Spanish institutions.
Art fairs and biennials inhabit the same artistic universe but serve distinct purposes. The former primarily functions as commercial hubs where artworks are bought and sold, whereas biennials act as global stages, celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary art.
BIENNALE UNVEILED: GLOBAL EXHIBITION AND COMMERCE OPPORTUNITIES.
Art fairs and biennials inhabit the same artistic universe but serve distinct purposes. The former primarily functions as commercial hubs where artworks are bought and sold, whereas biennials act as global stages, celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary art.
The Russian Venice Biennale pavilion is hosting a group exhibition of artists from South America organized by Bolivia’s Ministry of Cultures, Decolonization and Depatriarchalizing.
RUSSIA’S VENICE BIENNALE PAVILION WILL HOST BOLIVIA’S PROPOSAL
The Russian Venice Biennale pavilion is hosting a group exhibition of artists from South America organized by Bolivia’s Ministry of Cultures, Decolonization and Depatriarchalizing.
Malta’s pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale presented artist Matthew Attard’s solo project, I Will Follow the Ship. Curated by Elyse Tonna and Sara Dolfi Agostini.
MALTA PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE 2024
Malta’s pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale presented artist Matthew Attard’s solo project, I Will Follow the Ship. Curated by Elyse Tonna and Sara Dolfi Agostini.
Fondation Louis Vuitton, in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art, New York and the SMK—Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, is hosting the exhibition Matisse: The Red Studio, focusing on the genesis and history of the 1911 masterpiece.
MATISSE: THE RED STUDIO AT FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON
Fondation Louis Vuitton, in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art, New York and the SMK—Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, is hosting the exhibition Matisse: The Red Studio, focusing on the genesis and history of the 1911 masterpiece.
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the exhibition project Trámites, a duo-show by visual artists Yéssica Montero (1998, Dominican Republic) and Ernesto Rivera (1983, Dominican Republic), opened at the independent spaces of La Sociedad, in Santo Domingo.
TRÁMITES: PROTOCOLS AND STRATEGIES TO EXIST IN EMERGENCIES
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the exhibition project Trámites, a duo-show by visual artists Yéssica Montero (1998, Dominican Republic) and Ernesto Rivera (1983, Dominican Republic), opened at the independent spaces of La Sociedad, in Santo Domingo.
The NY spring season has concluded with the major auctions of Contemporary and Modern art. While the sales have not been a disaster, most lots have sold either below or close to the low estimate, with some last-minute withdrawals. One year ago, the May sales already marked a clear recalibration of prices. Over the past 12 months, the market has continued its slowdown, and this week's sales have confirmed the trend. It is not a brusque fall or a crash, but a slow-motion downward spiral in prices, with very few but exciting surprises.
LATIN AMERICAN ART TRIUMPHS AT AUCTION
The NY spring season has concluded with the major auctions of Contemporary and Modern art. While the sales have not been a disaster, most lots have sold either below or close to the low estimate, with some last-minute withdrawals. One year ago, the May sales already marked a clear recalibration of prices. Over the past 12 months, the market has continued its slowdown, and this week's sales have confirmed the trend. It is not a brusque fall or a crash, but a slow-motion downward spiral in prices, with very few but exciting surprises.
The Japan Foundation, the commissioner of the Japan Pavilion presents Compose, a solo exhibition created by Yuko Mohri and curated by Sook-Kyung Lee at the 60th International Venice Biennale.
COMPOSE: JAPAN PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE
The Japan Foundation, the commissioner of the Japan Pavilion presents Compose, a solo exhibition created by Yuko Mohri and curated by Sook-Kyung Lee at the 60th International Venice Biennale.
Last week's New York auctions, dubbed "Giga Week," saw art sales soar to an impressive $1.4 billion. This significant figure follows numerous sales at bustling art fairs over the past two weeks. While this amount represents a 22% decrease from the same week in 2023, and 55% less from 2022, auction houses performed admirably given the current challenging economic and political climate.
A BUYER’S MARKET: OPPORTUNITIES AMID UNCERTAINTY
Last week's New York auctions, dubbed "Giga Week," saw art sales soar to an impressive $1.4 billion. This significant figure follows numerous sales at bustling art fairs over the past two weeks. While this amount represents a 22% decrease from the same week in 2023, and 55% less from 2022, auction houses performed admirably given the current challenging economic and political climate.
The Art Basel in Basel fair concluded on June 16th, signaling the near end of the market season before summer. Despite the June London auctions (featuring works from antiquity to contemporary art) this year’s London season is notably diminished.
ART BASEL IN BASEL 2024: A FAIR FOR EVERY BUDGET?
The Art Basel in Basel fair concluded on June 16th, signaling the near end of the market season before summer. Despite the June London auctions (featuring works from antiquity to contemporary art) this year’s London season is notably diminished.
With the opening of Frieze NY last Wednesday, the NY Contemporary sales season has kicked off (if it ever truly stops!). From now until mid-May, it's a whirlwind of fairs and gallery openings, culminating in the grand auctions. May is a crucial time for the US art market calendar and the results will have global repercussion for the remainder of the year.
FRIEZE NEW YORK 2024 – A VIEW FROM THE FLOOR
With the opening of Frieze NY last Wednesday, the NY Contemporary sales season has kicked off (if it ever truly stops!). From now until mid-May, it's a whirlwind of fairs and gallery openings, culminating in the grand auctions. May is a crucial time for the US art market calendar and the results will have global repercussion for the remainder of the year.
A week away from its official opening, the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale has generated press urbi et orbi. While some articles celebrated the irruption of the Global South in the Arsenale and the Giardini, others -truly devastating- reported on the disturbance and discomfort that the proposal of Adriano Pedrosa -the first Latin American to cure La Biennale in more than a century of existence- has awakened in the Western art system.
JULIA ISÍDREZ AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH AT THE 60TH VENICE BIENNIAL
A week away from its official opening, the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale has generated press urbi et orbi. While some articles celebrated the irruption of the Global South in the Arsenale and the Giardini, others -truly devastating- reported on the disturbance and discomfort that the proposal of Adriano Pedrosa -the first Latin American to cure La Biennale in more than a century of existence- has awakened in the Western art system.
Argentine artist La Chola Poblete received a special mention at the Venice Biennale 2024, selected together with artist Samia Halaby.
LA CHOLA POBLETE WAS AWARDED AT THE VENICE BIENNIAL
Argentine artist La Chola Poblete received a special mention at the Venice Biennale 2024, selected together with artist Samia Halaby.
Tania Pardo (Madrid, Spain, 1976) is the new Director of the Museo Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M Museum), the museum of contemporary art of the Community of Madrid. Pardo's career until her recent appointment has been built on a detailed work of promotion and visibility of emerging art through the curatorial actions she has developed in numerous Spanish institutions.
INTERVIEW WITH TANIA PARDO, NEW DIRECTOR OF CA2M MUSEUM
Tania Pardo (Madrid, Spain, 1976) is the new Director of the Museo Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M Museum), the museum of contemporary art of the Community of Madrid. Pardo's career until her recent appointment has been built on a detailed work of promotion and visibility of emerging art through the curatorial actions she has developed in numerous Spanish institutions.
Art fairs and biennials inhabit the same artistic universe but serve distinct purposes. The former primarily functions as commercial hubs where artworks are bought and sold, whereas biennials act as global stages, celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary art.
BIENNALE UNVEILED: GLOBAL EXHIBITION AND COMMERCE OPPORTUNITIES.
Art fairs and biennials inhabit the same artistic universe but serve distinct purposes. The former primarily functions as commercial hubs where artworks are bought and sold, whereas biennials act as global stages, celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary art.
The Russian Venice Biennale pavilion is hosting a group exhibition of artists from South America organized by Bolivia’s Ministry of Cultures, Decolonization and Depatriarchalizing.
RUSSIA’S VENICE BIENNALE PAVILION WILL HOST BOLIVIA’S PROPOSAL
The Russian Venice Biennale pavilion is hosting a group exhibition of artists from South America organized by Bolivia’s Ministry of Cultures, Decolonization and Depatriarchalizing.
Malta’s pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale presented artist Matthew Attard’s solo project, I Will Follow the Ship. Curated by Elyse Tonna and Sara Dolfi Agostini.
MALTA PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE 2024
Malta’s pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale presented artist Matthew Attard’s solo project, I Will Follow the Ship. Curated by Elyse Tonna and Sara Dolfi Agostini.
Fondation Louis Vuitton, in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art, New York and the SMK—Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, is hosting the exhibition Matisse: The Red Studio, focusing on the genesis and history of the 1911 masterpiece.
MATISSE: THE RED STUDIO AT FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON
Fondation Louis Vuitton, in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art, New York and the SMK—Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, is hosting the exhibition Matisse: The Red Studio, focusing on the genesis and history of the 1911 masterpiece.
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the exhibition project Trámites, a duo-show by visual artists Yéssica Montero (1998, Dominican Republic) and Ernesto Rivera (1983, Dominican Republic), opened at the independent spaces of La Sociedad, in Santo Domingo.
TRÁMITES: PROTOCOLS AND STRATEGIES TO EXIST IN EMERGENCIES
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the exhibition project Trámites, a duo-show by visual artists Yéssica Montero (1998, Dominican Republic) and Ernesto Rivera (1983, Dominican Republic), opened at the independent spaces of La Sociedad, in Santo Domingo.
The NY spring season has concluded with the major auctions of Contemporary and Modern art. While the sales have not been a disaster, most lots have sold either below or close to the low estimate, with some last-minute withdrawals. One year ago, the May sales already marked a clear recalibration of prices. Over the past 12 months, the market has continued its slowdown, and this week's sales have confirmed the trend. It is not a brusque fall or a crash, but a slow-motion downward spiral in prices, with very few but exciting surprises.
LATIN AMERICAN ART TRIUMPHS AT AUCTION
The NY spring season has concluded with the major auctions of Contemporary and Modern art. While the sales have not been a disaster, most lots have sold either below or close to the low estimate, with some last-minute withdrawals. One year ago, the May sales already marked a clear recalibration of prices. Over the past 12 months, the market has continued its slowdown, and this week's sales have confirmed the trend. It is not a brusque fall or a crash, but a slow-motion downward spiral in prices, with very few but exciting surprises.
The Japan Foundation, the commissioner of the Japan Pavilion presents Compose, a solo exhibition created by Yuko Mohri and curated by Sook-Kyung Lee at the 60th International Venice Biennale.
COMPOSE: JAPAN PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE
The Japan Foundation, the commissioner of the Japan Pavilion presents Compose, a solo exhibition created by Yuko Mohri and curated by Sook-Kyung Lee at the 60th International Venice Biennale.
Last week's New York auctions, dubbed "Giga Week," saw art sales soar to an impressive $1.4 billion. This significant figure follows numerous sales at bustling art fairs over the past two weeks. While this amount represents a 22% decrease from the same week in 2023, and 55% less from 2022, auction houses performed admirably given the current challenging economic and political climate.
A BUYER’S MARKET: OPPORTUNITIES AMID UNCERTAINTY
Last week's New York auctions, dubbed "Giga Week," saw art sales soar to an impressive $1.4 billion. This significant figure follows numerous sales at bustling art fairs over the past two weeks. While this amount represents a 22% decrease from the same week in 2023, and 55% less from 2022, auction houses performed admirably given the current challenging economic and political climate.
The Art Basel in Basel fair concluded on June 16th, signaling the near end of the market season before summer. Despite the June London auctions (featuring works from antiquity to contemporary art) this year’s London season is notably diminished.
ART BASEL IN BASEL 2024: A FAIR FOR EVERY BUDGET?
The Art Basel in Basel fair concluded on June 16th, signaling the near end of the market season before summer. Despite the June London auctions (featuring works from antiquity to contemporary art) this year’s London season is notably diminished.
