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.
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The Rise of Art Collecting in Thailand: Interview with Piriya Vachajitpan
Art collecting has seen a significant surge in popularity across Asia in recent years, with Thailand's art scene experiencing rapid growth and an influx of new collectors. In an exclusive interview, Piriya Vachajitpan, a prominent Thai art collector and owner of the collection featured in the exhibition "
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
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.
Angelina Jolie Takes Over Basquiat’s Former Studio in New York
Angelina Jolie has signed a long-term lease for a building that used to be the studio of two art world superstars , Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, for a period of 8 years to preserve art and utilize the space for her new creative business the “Atelier Jolie.” The building is located at 57 Great Jones Street in New York, which Warhol originally purchased in 1970. When Basquiat met him, he asked to rent the second floor to live and create his art from 1983 until the end of his life in 1988. The building has three floors and approximately 613 square meters of space. The front façade features graffiti artwork by anonymous artists. John Roesch and Garrett Kelly, both directors of real estate agency Meridian Capital Group, which manages the building mentioned that Jolie intends to preserve the building’s original atmosphere to showcase the working environment of Basquiat, and…
Seoul: Asia’s New Art Capital?
For the past 4–5 years, there has been growing discussion about Seoul becoming Asia's new art capital. Today, I can confidently say that Seoul, South Korea, has secured its spot on the global art map!
