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Five Artists in the News: Bisa Butler’s Auction Record Soars, Laurie Simmons and David Salle Talk AI and Why Judy Chicago Loves New Mexico

3 min read  ·  02 Oct 2024

Bisa Butler, Three Kings. Copyright the artist. Image courtesy of Christie's

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New York: Bisa Butler’s Three Kings set a new auction record for the artist, selling for $151,200 at Christie's, 100% above her previous record sale. HENI News

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New York: Ed Ruscha led Christie's $30.47m "Post-War to Present" auction. Untitled (2015), which had a guarantee, sold for $2.59m. For all the highlights, see the HENI News report.

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Los Angeles: Andy Warhol’s Grace Kelly (1984) led Bonhams $2.23m "Prints & Multiples" auction. For all the highlights, see the HENI News report.

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Paris: Goshka Macuga's installation was the star of Miu Miu’s runway show in Paris Fashion Week, writes ARTnews.

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New York: Laurie Simmons and David Salle compare notes in Interview Magazine about their new works created with the help of AI that are now on show at 56 Henry and Gladstone Gallery respectively.

In other news

Museums: Malta International Contemporary Art Space (MICAS), which is housed in a historic buildling in Valetta, is due to be officially launched on 25 October, reports Malta Today.

"‘I never in my wildest dreams thought I’d end up living here.’ Judy Chicago on why New Mexico is a special place for her and a new generation of artists."

- The New York Times