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Forgotten Nigerian Artists Celebrated at Venice Biennale
Installation view of Victor Ehikhamenor’s A Biography of the Forgotten, a large-scale installation celebrating Forgotten Nigerian Artists at the 57th Venice Biennale. Image: Victor Ehikhamenor VENICE BIENNALE Victor Ehikhamenor remembers Forgotten Nigerian Full Article »
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Young African Artists Gradually Take Over
Talented young African artists are on the rise at art fairs and auction houses across the globe. From 1: 54 Contemporary African Art Fair to Bonhams Africa Now Auction and Sotheby’s, these artists are making a significant impact in the global art scene, proving they are ready to take over from the older generation of African artists. Here are 8 young African artists on the rise you should know.
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Contemporary African Artists: Sotheby’s Takes on Bonhams
Sotheby’s Auction House takes on Bonhams for the sale of artworks by modern and contemporary African artists in a battle for global market share.
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Bonhams South African Art Auction Shows Demand for Old Masters
Artworks by old masters that put South Africa on the world art map excelled at Bonhams South African Art Auction in London.
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‘Figura de perfil’ by Salvador Dali Sold for $2,197,795 in London
Figura de perfil, a portrait painting by Salvador Dali of his sister, achieved  an impressive price at Bonhams Impressionist and Modern Art in London  AUCTION /ART Figura de perfil, a Full Article »
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Ben Enwonwu’s Anyanwu Tops Bonhams Modern Africa Art Sale
Anyanwu, a bronze sculpture by Ben Enwonwu surpassed estimates at the Bonhams Modern Africa Sale in London, selling for $ 441,799. Image: Bonhams ART AUCTION Anyanwu by Ben Enwonwu sold Full Article »
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Richter’s Eisberg Leads Sotheby’s London Art Sale
Eisberg, an oil on canvas painting by Gerhard Richter goes on sale at Sotheby’s London Evening sale of Contemporary Art. It is estimated at £8 -12 million. Image: Sotheby’s ART AUCTION Full Article »
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Photography Auction Shows Demand for Famous Photographers
Photography Auction Shows Demand for Famous Photographers like Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Karl Struss
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Top 10 Contemporary African Art Sold at Africa Now
The South African artist William Joseph Kentridge dominated this year’s top 10 contemporary African art sold at Africa Now.
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Contemporary African Artists Take on the Global Art Market in LondonÂ
1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London showed that African artists are forcefully inserting themselves into the global art space.
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‘E.T.’ Movie Poster Artwork Sold for $394,000: Art Price
Detail of the Original movie poster artwork for Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ by John Alvin that sold for $394,000 art Heritage Auctions in Dallas ART AUCTION PRICES: The Full Article »
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Contemporary African Art Fair Gains Visibility in London
 Contemporary African Art Fair achieves greater visibility in London as African galleries compete to promote artworks by contemporary African artists
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Expo Chicago Ends With Impressive Growth
Untitled by Nabil Nahas was one the abstract paintings on display at this year’s art Expo Chicago. Image: Galerie Tanit, Beirut ART FAIR: Innovation and high-quality presentations gave guests at Expo Chicago Full Article »
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Baltimore Art & Antique Show Elevates Famous Old Masters
Famous paintings, sculptures, and prints  by celebrated old masters dominated this year’s Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show art sale at the Baltimore Convention Center
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Video: Making of the Naked Trump Statues
Artist at work casting the bust of naked Trump statues. Image: INDECLINE VIDEO : A new video reveals the making of naked Trump statues titled The Emperor Has No Balls. Full Article »
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Naked Donald Trump Statue Set for Auction in Los Angeles
The naked Donald Trump statue titled The Emperor Has No Ball by the anonymous art collective INDECLINE goes on sale at the Julien’s Auctions as part of an art sale that Pulp Fiction by Banksy
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5 Valuable Items From M.S. Rau Antiques at Baltimore Show
Pope Paul VI’s  Diamond Cross, made from a beautiful combination of white diamonds and Colombian emeralds set in 18 carat gold was a gift to the United Nations. Image: M.S. Rau Antiques Full Article »
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War Horse Puppets Ride to Auction for Charity
War Horse is a depiction of World War I through the eyes of Joey the horse and farm boy Albert. Image: Bonhams Auctions ART AUCTION NEWS: Iconic War Horse Puppets Full Article »
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Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show Returns Anew
Meadows Near Hartford, an oil on canvas painting by James Godwin McManus, is one of the paintings guests will see at the Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show. Image: Bellus Full Article »
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Andy Warhol, Banksy, and Damien Hirst Shine at Auction
Untitled aaaaaa 1992 by Damien Hirst was a major highlight at Bonhams Post-War and Contemporary art auction where Andy Warhol art led sales. Image: Bonhams Auctions AUCTION NEWS: Artworks by Andy Warhol, Zao Full Article »
