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Five Artists in the News: Bharti Kher Brightens Up the Hayward and Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog Seeks New Owner

3 min read  ·  16 Sep 2024

Bharti Kher’s Target Queen, Hayward Gallery, 2024. Photo by Jo Underhill. Courtesy of the artist and Hauser & Wirth

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Los Angeles: Arthur Jafa has joined Sprüth Magers, which is presenting its first solo show of his work in its LA space. Jafa will continue to be represented by Gladstone Gallery, ARTnews reports.

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Market: Elliott Erwitt's classic image of a rainy day in Paris, Umbrella Jump, led Bonham’s sale of the photographer’s work. For all the highlights, see the HENI News report.

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London: Jeff KoonsBalloon Monkey (Blue), last seen at Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery, heads to Christie’s with a $8m-$13m estimate, reports the Financial Times.

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London: Bharti Kher’s large-scale work, Target Queen, has transformed the Hayward Gallery with bold and colorful feminine symbols, reports Flo London.

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Paris: Jesse Darling will unveil an installation in the Petit Palais during Art Basel Paris, reports Art Basel magazine.

In other news

New York: A court has thrown out a lawsuit accusing the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation of exploiting the artist’s legacy. The suit was filed by the artist's nephew, Frederick Iseman ARTnews reports.

"‘Is it decadent to paint a room with chocolate?’ asks Anya Gallaccio, who marks her return to the UK with a solo show at Turner Contemporary in Margate."

- Financial Times