The Rise of the Contemporary Artist-Historian
In Venice last year, artists like Simone Leigh and Ali Cherri, but also Zineb Sedira, dove into the past to make sense of an elusive present.
Source: observer.com
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In Venice last year, artists like Simone Leigh and Ali Cherri, but also Zineb Sedira, dove into the past to make sense of an elusive present.
An early painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat became the evening's top lot, reaching $67 million with premium.
Jean-Michel Basquiat Triptych Achieves $67 Million at Christie’s
While a handful of lots—including new records for Diane Arbus and Simone Leigh—created a buzz in saleroom, bids felt reined in amid economic uncertainty