THIS WEEK IN THE ART MARKET – FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2024
Art Market News
KASMIN GALLERY TO REPRESENT JACKSON POLLOCK EXCLUSIVELY
Kasmin Gallery has announced its exclusive global representation of Jackson Pollock, marking a major milestone in the gallery's relationship with the Pollock-Krasner Foundation. This partnership brings Pollock’s artworks together with that of Lee Krasner, his wife and fellow Abstract Expressionist, under the same gallery for the first time in decades. Kasmin will begin with exhibitions such as Pollock's early drawings at Frieze Masters in London, and Jackson Pollock: The Early Years at the Musée National Picasso-Paris, showcasing his influence on modern art.
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ART WORKS GALLERY PRESENTS "PERCEPTION": SHOWCASING EMERGING TALENT
Art Works Gallery is set to debut perception, an exhibition featuring three emerging London-based artists that are exciting the industry: Araminta Blue, Callum Harvey, and Max Boyla. Running from 24 October to 24 November 2024 in Singapore, this exhibition explores how these artists challenge conventional perceptions of form, space, and meaning. Each artist brings a distinct approach, from Blue’s abstract layers and Harvey’s exploration of natural versus artificial spaces, to Boyla’s surreal, timeless settings. perception promises a fresh look at contemporary art in South-East Asia.
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FIVE HIGHLIGHTS FROM CHINA GUARDIAN'S FALL 2024 ART SALE
China Guardian’s 2024 Fall auction features exceptional works from iconic artists, including Yayoi Kusama's Black & Black, a rare "infinite net" piece using only black, estimated at HK$12 million. Zao Wou-Ki’s 24.01.73 reflects his abstract landscapes, while George Condo’s La Legion D’honneur deconstructs Napoleonic imagery. Yun Gee’s Here’s New York captures vibrant cubist reflections of 1940s New York, and Yoshitomo Nara's Live for Moment echoes themes of perseverance through adversity. The sale takes place on 8 October at the Hong Kong Convention Center.
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Yayoi Kusama (b.1929)⏐
ARTRIO 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: BRAZILIAN ART MARKET THRIVES
The 14th edition of ArtRio, Brazil’s second largest art fair, shows resilience in the face of global market slowdown concerns. Held at Marina da Glória in Rio de Janeiro, the fair attracted strong interest from both local and international collectors. Art insiders, including Brenda Valansi and Isadora Ganem, noted the healthy state of Brazil’s art market, with expanding gallery representation across the country. The fair prominently featured Indigenous artists, contemporary works, and a sculpture garden, further highlighting Brazil's cultural richness and growing global relevance.
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