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christies 21st century evening sale totals november 2025

Christie's 21st-century evening sale on Wednesday, November 2025, achieved a hammer total of $99.7 million on 44 lots, within the pre-sale estimate of $87.5–$127 million. With fees, the final total reached $123.6 million. The sale opened with 18 lots from the collection of Chicago philanthropists Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson, featuring works by Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann, and Diego Giacometti. A Giacometti coffee table sparked a seven-minute bidding war, selling for $4.53 million. Three artist records were set: Firelei Báez ($1.1 million), Olga de Amaral ($3.1 million), and Joan Brown ($596,500). Only one work, by Cecily Brown, failed to sell.

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trending_up market schedule Mar 11, 2026 visibility 30 link 16 artists, 1 gallery

School of London Masterworks Drive Sotheby’s £131M Modern & Contemporary Sale

Sotheby’s kicked off the spring auction season in London with a Modern and Contemporary Evening Sale that generated £131 million ($177.4 million) including fees. The auction saw a high 98 percent sell-through rate, bolstered by the sale of four significant works from the collection of financier Joe Lewis. The top lot was Francis Bacon’s 1972 "Self-Portrait," which fetched £16.03 million, while a new auction record was established for Leon Kossoff.

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London art market springs back to life in Sotheby's Modern and contemporary evening sale

Sotheby’s Modern and contemporary evening sale in London signaled a resilient recovery for the UK art market, totaling £131 million with fees and achieving a 98% sell-through rate. Despite geopolitical tensions and post-Brexit economic concerns, the auction room was notably crowded, driven by high-profile works from the collection of billionaire Joe Lewis. The evening's top lot was a 1972 Francis Bacon self-portrait, which sold for £16 million, while a major painting by Leon Kossoff shattered the artist's previous auction record.

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trending_up market schedule Aug 26, 2025 visibility 13 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

A Guide to David Hockney’s Most Important Print Series

Lougher Contemporary, a UK-based specialist in blue-chip editions, has identified David Hockney's five most important print series for collectors. The series include the iconic Pool Series, inspired by Los Angeles swimming pools; the iPad Drawings, which began with the iPhone and evolved into works like 'The Arrival of Spring'; and The Weather Series, a set of six color lithographs influenced by Japanese Ukiyo-e prints. Other series are also highlighted for their market value and artistic significance.

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 source 4 sources visibility 18 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Boulder County’s latest art exhibits

The Boulder County arts community is hosting a diverse array of exhibitions across its galleries and museums this spring. Key highlights include Jorge Vinent’s environmentally focused works at Ana’s Art Gallery, the group exhibition "Yes &…" at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and a historical exploration of segregation at the Collective Community Arts Center. The region is also showcasing student work from the Boulder Valley School District and various solo presentations by local artists like Rodney Carswell and Jessica Rohrer.

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article local schedule May 8, 2026 source 3 sources visibility 17 link 8 artists, 4 galleries

Boulder County art exhibits this week include a Boulder Valley School District student showcase

This article lists current and upcoming art exhibitions in Boulder County, Colorado, including a student showcase from the Boulder Valley School District at Canyon Theater and Gallery, a show by the Colorado South Asian Artist Group at Bus Stop Gallery, and a historical exhibit on racism at the Lafayette Swimming Pool at Collective Community Arts Center. Other featured venues include BMoCA at Frasier, Groundworks Art Lab, and the Museum of Boulder, with works by artists such as Rodney Carswell, Jorge Vinent, Margaret Johnson, and Melody Melamed.

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article local schedule May 1, 2026 source 3 sources visibility 21 link 8 artists, 2 galleries

Boulder County art exhibits on display this week

This article lists dozens of current and upcoming art exhibitions across Boulder County, Colorado, featuring a wide range of venues from commercial galleries like 15th Street Gallery and Ana’s Art Gallery to nonprofit spaces such as Art Parts and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA). Highlights include lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell, Jorge Vinent's recycled-material works in "We Choose Earth," and student showcases at Canyon Theater and Gallery. The roundup also covers community-focused shows like "Racism & Discrimination at the Lafayette Swimming Pool 1934" and group exhibitions at Liminal Light Gallery and The New Local Gallery.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 21, 2026 visibility 12 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Meet Gideon Appah, art’s rising star

Gideon Appah has launched his debut New York solo exhibition, 'Beneath Night and Day', at Pace Gallery. The show features a new body of work from his 'Swimmers and Surfers' series, which explores themes of leisure, vulnerability, and the psychological space between night and day. Inspired by the coastal life of Ghana’s Busua and Kokrobite beaches, the exhibition also includes archival materials like movie stills and newspaper clippings to provide insight into the artist's creative process.

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article local schedule May 13, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 14 link 10 artists, 2 galleries

Art Around Town

This article is a roundup of current and upcoming art exhibitions and events in and around Athens, Georgia, published under the title 'Art Around Town.' It lists shows at numerous venues including ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery, the Georgia Museum of Art, Lyndon House Arts Center, and others, featuring artists such as Greg Benson, Jon Swindler, Beverly Buchanan, and Rachel B. Hayes. Exhibits range from landscape works and Civil War-era illustrations to installations exploring bathrooms, cosmic themes, and discarded objects, with many running through May, June, or later in 2025.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 29 link 4 artists

Basel’s Art Exhibitions in 2026: A Must-Visit for Art Lovers and Tourists Seeking Unique Cultural Experiences

Basel, Switzerland, is spotlighting two major art exhibitions in spring 2026. The Fondation Beyeler presents a solo show of French painter Paul Cézanne, featuring around 80 works including his celebrated "Bathers" series, running until May 25. On May 1, the museum will host a "Day of the Bathers" where visitors in swimwear receive free admission, inspired by Cézanne and provocateur Maurizio Cattelan. Meanwhile, the Kunstmuseum Basel is showing "The First Homosexuals," an exhibition examining the birth of the word "homosexual" in 1868–69 and its impact on identity and visual representation through over 80 works from the 19th century.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 17, 2026 visibility 17 link 1 artist

Portland Art Museum unveils major Hockney show

The Portland Art Museum has opened a major retrospective of David Hockney's work, featuring over 200 pieces spanning six decades. The exhibition, drawn from the collection of philanthropist Jordan Schnitzer, includes iconic works like the swimming pool series, iPad drawings, and photographic collages, and is designed with immersive, perspective-shifting gallery spaces.

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Art market bounce back continues in New York with Christie's $123.5m 21st-century sale

Christie’s 21st-century evening sale at Rockefeller Centre in New York on 19 November achieved $99.5 million before fees ($123.5 million with fees), surpassing last November’s equivalent sale of $106.5 million with fees. The sale featured 45 lots, with only one unsold (a Cecily Brown abstract), resulting in a 2% buy-in rate. Three artist records were set for Firelei Báez, Joan Brown, and Olga de Amaral. A major highlight was the collection of Chicago collectors Gale Neeson and the late Stefan Edlis, comprising 19 lots that realized $40.3 million ($49.2 million with fees), including works by Andy Warhol, Richard Prince, and Diego Giacometti. Other notable sales included Cindy Sherman’s *Untitled Film Still #13* (1978) at $2.2 million with fees, Ed Ruscha’s *How Do You Do?* at $6.7 million with fees, and a Warhol *The Last Supper* (1986) sold to Paris dealer Frederic Larroque for $8.1 million with fees.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jul 17, 2025 visibility 20 link 17 artists

The Big Review | David Hockney 25 at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris ★★★★

The Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris has opened "David Hockney 25," a major retrospective billed as focusing on the past quarter-century of the British artist's work but actually spanning his entire career, from a 1955 portrait of his father to recent Yorkshire landscapes. The exhibition, curated by Norman Rosenthal and supported by the foundation's substantial budget, features loans from institutions worldwide and private collections, including the striking "Berlin: A Souvenir" (1962). It is the largest Hockney show ever staged, filling the Frank Gehry-designed museum with iconic swimming pool scenes, double portraits, vibrant landscapes, and densely hung salon-style galleries of family and friends.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 22 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Here’s what’s on the gallery walls in Boulder County

Boulder County’s art scene is currently hosting a wide array of exhibitions across its museums, galleries, and community centers. Highlights include the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s eclectic group show "Yes &…," a historical examination of segregation at the Lafayette Swimming Pool in the 1930s at the Collective Community Arts Center, and a showcase of Indigenous ecological knowledge at the Dairy Arts Center. The region is also emphasizing local talent through the Boulder Valley School District student showcase and various member exhibitions at the Louisville Art Association and Liminal Light Gallery.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 22, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 20 link 9 artists, 1 gallery

The International Jury of the Biennale Arte 2026

The International Jury for the Biennale Arte 2026 has been announced, with Solange Oliveira Farkas serving as president. The jury includes curators Zoe Butt and Elvira Dyangani Ose, each bringing extensive experience in contemporary art from the Global South, biennial curation, and institutional leadership. Farkas is the founder of Associação Cultural Videobrasil, Butt founded the in-tangible institute, and Dyangani Ose is artistic director of the 2nd Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial and former director of MACBA Barcelona.

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trending_up market schedule May 14, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist, 7 galleries

Carole A. Feuerman | Miniature Serena (with Blue-Green Tube) (2021) | For Sale

Carole A. Feuerman's sculpture "Miniature Serena (with Blue-Green Tube)" (2021) is being offered for sale. The work is an oil on resin piece with 24K gold leaf cap, table-top scale, measuring 10 x 17 x 8 inches, from a variant of 10. Feuerman, born in 1945, is an American sculptor and author credited with co-founding the Hyperrealist movement in the late 1970s, known for figurative works of swimmers and dancers. Her public sculptures have been displayed globally, including at Central Park, the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, the Venice Biennale, and the State Hermitage Museum. She has received multiple awards, including the Medici Award, and her works are in the permanent collections of 31 museums and owned by notable figures such as Steven A. Cohen, former President Bill Clinton, and Dr. Henry Kissinger.

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article local schedule Apr 24, 2026 visibility 27 link 24 artists, 5 galleries

East Boulder County Artists studio tours on tap; plus Boulder County’s latest art exhibits

The East Boulder County Artists spring studio tour returns this weekend, offering a self-guided tour of 54 artists across 37 locations in Longmont, Niwot, Gunbarrel, Louisville, and Lafayette. The tour features demonstrations in painting, ceramics, glass, jewelry, mixed media, encaustic, fiber, wood, and sculpture, with free maps available at local businesses and libraries. Additionally, the article lists numerous current and upcoming art exhibitions in the Boulder area, including shows at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 15th Street Gallery, Ana's Art Gallery, and several other venues.

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Week in art: 0417

The Boulder area is hosting a diverse array of art exhibitions and events across various local institutions and galleries. Highlights include Rodney Carswell’s lithographs at 15th Street Gallery, Jorge Vinent’s eco-conscious works at Ana’s Art Gallery, and the group exhibition "Yes &…" at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Other notable shows include a historical examination of racism at the Lafayette Swimming Pool and a student showcase from the Boulder Valley School District at the Canyon Gallery.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 14 link 11 artists, 1 gallery

Art Around Town

A comprehensive listing of current and upcoming visual art exhibitions, events, and installations in Athens, Georgia, is provided. The guide includes shows at venues ranging from the Georgia Museum of Art and the Lamar Dodd School of Art galleries to local breweries, coffee shops, and community centers. Featured exhibitions highlight work by students, local members, and established artists like Beverly Buchanan and Julie Green, alongside new murals and public art projects.

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article news schedule May 12, 2026 visibility 17 link 1 artist

Clothing Brand Hurley Is Collaborating with Keith Haring Estate on Capsule Collection

Streetwear brand Hurley, known for surf and swim apparel, has released a capsule collection inspired by the late artist Keith Haring. The collection includes T-shirts, board shirts, hats, bathing suits, and sweatshirts for men and women, with prices ranging from $28 to $100. Haring, who died of AIDS-related causes in 1990 at age 31, was internationally known for his graffiti-inspired artworks and recurring motifs like radiant babies and dancing figures.

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by the numbers sothebys london march 2026

Sotheby’s London Modern and Contemporary evening sale in March 2026 achieved a robust £130.6 million ($175 million), marking a significant 108.6 percent increase over the previous year's equivalent auction. The event was a "white glove" sale, with all 53 offered lots finding buyers, led by a Francis Bacon self-portrait that fetched £16 million. A notable highlight was a record-breaking £5.2 million sale for Leon Kossoff’s "Children’s Swimming Pool," which sparked a competitive ten-buyer bidding war.

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article culture schedule May 21, 2026 visibility 4 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

How Tasmania became one of the world’s most exciting art destinations

Helen Ochyra reports on how Tasmania, particularly Hobart, has emerged as a leading global art destination, driven largely by MONA (Museum of Old and New Art). The privately funded museum, founded by art collector David Walsh, recently opened a $100 million AUD wing housing a towering concrete amphitheatre by German artist Anselm Kiefer. Beyond MONA, Hobart hosts the provocative winter festival Dark Mofo, the science-and-culture Beaker Street Festival, and the inaugural Island Readers & Writers Festival, cementing its reputation for cutting-edge arts and culture.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 9, 2026 visibility 22 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

Hurvin Anderson and Caroline Walker to show new works on London Underground

London's Art on the Underground programme has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring new public artworks by Hurvin Anderson, Caroline Walker, Phoebe Boswell, and Ain Bailey. Anderson will create a commission for Brixton station tied to his long-standing studio in the area, while Walker will depict women working night shifts on the Jubilee line. Boswell will install photographic assemblages at Bethnal Green and Notting Hill Gate stations focusing on Black swimming communities, and Bailey will produce an audio piece for Waterloo station highlighting closed London venues.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 19, 2025 visibility 13 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

9 Miami Art Exhibits You Absolutely Can’t Miss Right Now

A guide to nine must-see art exhibitions in Miami highlights current and upcoming shows across the city. Featured exhibits include Random International's interactive light installation "Alone Together" at Superblue Miami, the Freedom Tower's centennial exhibitions "Libertad" and "We Carry Our Homes With Us" at the Museum of Art and Design, the first solo show of twin photographers Elliot & Erick Jiménez at Pérez Art Museum Miami, and Weerdo's graffiti exhibit "Signs of the Times" at the Museum of Graffiti. Also listed are the Smithsonian's "EYEJAMMIE" photo collection at The Art of Hip Hop and a Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at Frost Science.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 20, 2026 visibility 5 link 10 artists

People and places

Elisa Contemporary Art Riverdale Gallery will open a new group exhibition titled "People and places" on May 20, 2026, running through September 2. The show features works by six artists: Betty Ball, Carol Bennett, Sherry Karver, Mitch McGee, Dean Moore, and Jeffrey Palladini, with a focus on uplifting summer themes including water scenes, poolside figures, and bright yellow elements. The exhibition includes new works from Ball's Land & Sea series and introduces Sherry Karver as a new gallery artist.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 5, 2025 visibility 14 link 6 artists

‘It was absolutely terrifying’: Thom Yorke on his long journey back to becoming a visual artist

Thom Yorke, the Radiohead frontman, reflects on his journey back to visual art in an exclusive interview with The Art Newspaper. Having left art school in the late 1980s, Yorke felt resistant to calling himself a visual artist, a discomfort compounded by his music career. He and his bandmate Stanley Donwood, whom he met at Exeter University, are now opening their first institutional exhibition, "This is What You Get," at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. The show spans 30 years of record covers, sketchbooks, and recent paintings, marking a significant return to Yorke's artistic roots.

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article local schedule Jul 4, 2025 visibility 15 link 9 artists, 2 galleries

hamptons shopping dining summer

A roundup of summer shopping, dining, and cultural offerings in the Hamptons highlights new collaborations and pop-ups. Artist Joel Mesler partners with French swimwear brand Vilebrequin on a capsule collection featuring his signature beach balls and balloons, ahead of his "Miles of Smiles" exhibition at Guild Hall in August. Chanel opens a salon at the Hedges Inn, while Mary Lou's brings its refined coastal dining from Palm Beach to Montauk. Other notable openings include Shooster Arts & Literature, a living gallery in Sag Harbor with works by Picasso, Ginsberg, Holzer, and Albers; Giorgio Armani Mare's pop-up on Shelter Island supporting the One Ocean Foundation; Sézane's Amour Tour at the Maidstone; Zimmermann's restored bank boutique in Southampton; Swifty's restaurant pop-up at the Hedges Inn; and The Hills, a luxury lifestyle development by Mike Meldman's Discovery Land Company.

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article culture schedule May 15, 2026 visibility 9 link 9 artists, 5 galleries

Artist Felipe Pantone's home is a 'permanent exhibition' - with its own indoor nightclub

Spanish-Argentinian contemporary artist Felipe Pantone, who never reveals his face to the public, opens the doors to his striking home 'Casa Axis' in Valencia, Spain. Originally built between 1972 and 1975 by architect Pascual Genovés and designer Antonio Segura, the property was known as the 'Revolving House' before Pantone renamed it. After a two-year renovation, the 7,000 sq m estate now includes an indoor swimming pool designed by the artist, a private tennis court, a dance club, and rooms filled with natural light. Pantone and his partner Victoria Fernández host artists from around the world at the home, which also served as a backdrop for Netflix's Black Mirror.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 24 link 39 artists, 9 galleries

At the Galleries for April 23, 2026

A series of new gallery and community art exhibitions are opening across the Hamptons and Montauk. Highlights include Timothy Tibus's solo painting show "Live Forever" at The Lucore Art in Montauk, the group exhibition "Echoes of Matisse" at The Drawing Room in East Hampton, Ann Pibal's solo show at Halsey McKay Gallery, and a one-week solo exhibition for Marcie Honerkamp at the Springs Community Library.

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article news schedule Apr 26, 2026 visibility 18 link 6 artists

Monk football and sperm whales: All About Photo awards winners 2026

The 11th edition of the All About Photo awards – The Mind's Eye has announced its 2026 winners, with first place awarded to Matt McClain for his image of an intern working in a historic millinery shop at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The competition features a diverse range of winning photographs, including conceptual self-portraiture by Brooke Shaden, a street scene at the Benin-Togo border by France Leclerc, a train sleeping in Tunisia by Javier Arcenillas, freedivers with sperm whales by Khaichuin Sim, and young monks playing football in the Himalayas by Andrew Newey. Winners receive $5,000 in cash prizes.

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