The "Banana Duct Tape," sold for an extraordinary USD 6.24 million. The sale shattered its pre-auction estimates of USD 1 million to 1.5 million, reaffirming its status as one of the most polarizing symbols in contemporary art.
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THE FOUNTAIN BOY from Hirohiko Araki, Transforms Osaka’s Cultural Landscape with JoJo-inspired Art
THE FOUNTAIN BOY by famous manga artist Hirohiko Araki, the visionary behind the renowned JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series. Commissioned by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), this piece is not only a homage to the city’s cultural history but also a reimagining of a beloved landmark, embodying both nostalgia and modernity. With the backdrop of Osaka’s ambitious West Art Project, this work reflects a larger movement to embed everyday spaces with art that resonates with community values and contemporary aesthetics.
Southeast Asian Art Market: ART SG Shrinks Gallery Count for 2025 Amid Art Basel Rivalry
Southeast Asian Art Market is heating up as ART SG reveals its 2025 gallery lineup, featuring 106 galleries—a drop from last year’s 114 and a significant decrease from its debut count of 164 in 2023. This tightening roster highlights ART SG’s ongoing challenges as it squares off with its powerhouse competitor, Art Basel Hong Kong.
teamLab: Field of Wind, Rain and Sun review
teamLab: Field of Wind, Rain and Sun at Can Can Factory in Higashi-Osaka transforms an industrial space into an immersive fusion of nature and digital art. Limited to 6 people per session.
A New AI Art Museum: DATALAND by Refik Anadol
AI art museum "DATALAND", by Refik Anadol Studio, is set to redefine the relationship between technology and creativity in 2025. Located at The Grand LA, a Frank Gehry-designed development in downtown Los Angeles, this museum aim
Julia Scher: Microwave in the Ultra Cooking Lab
Julia Scher's microwave-inspired art, originally exhibited in 2000 at the Andrea Rosen Gallery in New York City, has made a return in German this time. The exhibition has been reimagined as a futuristic, enigmatic cooking lab.
Christie’s Saudi Arabia Set to Open! Expanding to Middle East Market
The opening of Christie’s Saudi Arabia is a proactive step and gain first mover advantage over its major competitors such as Sotheby’s and Philips, adding to the already competitive auction scene in the Middle East.
Basquiat x Banksy Exhibition at Hirshhorn Museum
Both artists have a history of creating works in public spaces. Basquiat began his street art career as part of the duo SAMO (with fellow artist Al Diaz), while Banksy's guerrilla art has gained worldwide attention. Basquiat's paintings have sold for record-breaking prices, with one piece fetching around over $110.5 million USD, and Banksy's "Love Is in the Bin" selling for approximately $25.4 million USD
A Van Gogh Painting Auction Aims to Break Record for Highest Price in Asia
Vincent van Gogh's painting "Les canots amarrés (Moored Boats)" from 1887 is set to be auctioned for the first time in 30 years. The auction will take place at Christie's Hong Kong on September 26, 2024, with an estimated price between HKD 230 million and HKD 380 million
Rijksmuseum Closed Indefinitely due to Climate Protest
Rijksmuseum closed indefinitely. They added that the museum is enabling a "major polluter" to "hide behind famous artworks from Dutch history."
