For Decades, the West Celebrated the Late Taiwanese Sculptor Ju Ming—Until He Vanished From the Global Stage. What Happened?
Is it possible to reintroduce the artist to the western audience despite his passing?
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Is it possible to reintroduce the artist to the western audience despite his passing?
To some, the artist is a symbol of the resurgence of interest in Chinese contemporary art. To others, he's a victim of speculation.
Last night saw Christie’s Hong Kong trailblazing 20th/ 21st Century Art Evening Sale, with a total of 74 lots presented in two sessions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The final tally, accumulated after nearly five hours, stood at HK$1.5bn (US$204.2m). The blockbuster event was spearheaded by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Untitled (One Eyed Man or Xerox Face), which fetched HK$234.3m (US$30.2m) after fees.