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
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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."
Single Painting of Wave Hits Entire Thai Art Circle
The 800-baht (approximately 20 USD) wave painting by Kittichate Rattanakhunsat (Film), a freshman at the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture, and Graphic Arts at Silpakorn University, Thailand, has made waves in the Thai art scene over the past week. His latest piece has already been auctioned for 159,999 baht (around 4,300 USD). Tae Art Man will bring you one of the most fascinating (and debatable) stories in Thai contemporary art history. (Please follow Tae Art Man on various social media channels.) First Wave Sold for 800 Baht, Netizens Praise Its Exceptional Beauty The story began on August 27, 2024, when Film posted this sea wave painting for sale at 800 baht in the Art & Craft Lovers Market group. It quickly went viral as many believed the painting was worth far more than its asking price. The post was shared over five thousand times, garnering over 5 million views. Despite going…
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 Unveils Artistic Directors
The Ministry of Culture has announced the artistic team for Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025, scheduled to take place from November 2025 to April 2026. This fourth edition of Thailand Biennale will explore the theme “Niranthara” (Eternal Kalpa), focusing on the sustainable relationship between humans and nature. Artistic directors for this edition are Arin Rungjang, a 2020 Silpathorn Award recipient and one of Thailand’s representatives at the 55th Venice Biennale in 2013, and Associate Professor David Teh from the National University of Singapore, known for his extensive writings on contemporary art in Thailand and Asia. The curatorial team includes experienced veteran Marisa Pantiratshudi and Hera Chan. The concept “Niranthara” was described to use various art forms to examine the sustainable relationship between humans and nature, addressing the challenges of coexistence and the vulnerability of the natural world. It will explore themes of technology, resource use, ecosystem degradation, and capitalist exploitation, while…
KAWS:HOLIDAY 11th – Shanghai
‘KAWS:HOLIDAY’ returns with its world tour, following last year’s visit to Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Indonesia. This year, the 11th destination is Shanghai North Bund, a hot tourist spot in Shanghai, China. Here, we’ll see Companion lying down, cradling the bright moon at night, reflecting the Mid-Autumn Festival. For collectors, AllRightsReserved, the organizer, will offer various memorabilia including models, hoodies, mugs, and mooncakes in special metal boxes, among other items. KAWS:HOLIDAY 11th will be open for viewing from August 29 to September 1, 2024. A Pop-Up Store will open at Jing An Kerry Center Shanghai from August 28 onwards. Online shopping available at DDT Store on the same night at 10:00 PM. Photo: s.yin.h
World’s Largest Hirono Exhibition Makes Global Debut in Thailand
The "Hirono Bangkok Art Exhibition and Event," the world's largest showcase of Hirono art, has made its international debut in Thailand, covering an impressive 2,400 square meters.
Singapore Art Week 2024 Review: 5 Courses of Chili Crab
Singapore Art Week 2024 showcased vibrant works, echoing spicy chili crab's zest and marking its ambition as global art destination. Delve in with Tae Art Man
Vatican Selects Maurizio Cattelan for Venice Biennale 2024 Pavilion
In a surprising move, the Vatican has chosen Maurizio Cattelan as one of the artists to create work for The Holy See Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024, scheduled from April 20 to November 24, 2024.
AI Creates Realistic Videos: Sora from ChatGPT
AI Creates Realistic Videos: Sora AI-powered video generation is here! OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, have unveiled a new AI model named “Sora,” which means “sky” in Japanese. Sora can generate highly realistic animated videos with a maximum length of one minute. Users can input text descriptions (prompts), static images, or even existing videos to extend them further. Check out some examples of what this new AI can do in terms of video quality. The prompt for this clip was: A stylish woman walks down a Tokyo street filled with warm glowing neon and animated city signage. She wears a black leather jacket, a long red dress, and black boots, and carries a black purse. She wears sunglasses and red lipstick. She walks confidently and casually. The street is damp and reflective, creating a mirror effect of the colorful lights. Many pedestrians walk about. For this clip, the prompt was:…
