Christie’s shutters its NFT department, moving digital art under 20th/21st-century sales as the market contracts, though top artists continue creating.
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Messi and Refik Anadol Turn Iconic Goal into Immersive AI Art for Christie’s Charity Auction
Messi teams up with Refik Anadol for an immersive AI NFT artwork, auctioned by Christie’s to benefit education via Inter Miami CF Foundation and UNICEF
Christie’s AI Auction Sparks Outrage from Thousands of Artists
Christie’s New York is hosting its first-ever auction exclusively dedicated to AI-generated art, titled "Augmented Intelligence," running from February 20 to March 5. This landmark event, the first of its kind by a major auction house, has sparked controversy, with nearly 4,000 people signing an open letter demanding its cancellation. Critics argue that the AI models used to create these artworks are trained on copyrighted material without permission, exploiting human artists and raising ethical concerns about the impact on the creative industry.
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.
