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Five Artists in the News: Jenny Holzer's 'Cave' Art, Anya Gallaccio’s Feast of Decay and Yoshitomo Nara Leads Hong Kong Sale

3 min read  ·  01 Oct 2024

ABC by Yoshitomo Nara sold for $2.15m in Hong Kong. Copyright the artist. Image courtesy of Christie's

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Hong Kong: Works by Yoshitomo Nara and Christine Ay Tjoe were among the 80% of lots selling above their low estimate at Christie's "21st Century Day Sale", which totaled $16.06m, meeting the pre-sale estimate. For all the highlights, see the HENI News report.

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New York: Isamu Noguchi's sculpture, which had a guarantee, led Sotheby's $13.18m sale of the Abrams Family Collection. For all the highlights, see the HENI News report.

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New York: Jenny Holzer discusses venturing into new tactile territory as her “cavewoman art” goes on show at Sprüth Magers with W Magazine.

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Shows: Anya Gallaccio's show at Turner Contemporary in Margate is a “dazzling” spectacle, featuring melting candles, rotting trees and a huge curtain of apples, writes The Guardian.

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Luxembourg: Cosima von Bonin’s sprawling exhibition opens at Mudam, featuring a monumental installation in the museum’s Grand Hall, reports e-Flux.

In other news

Market: Perrotin will open its first space in London, moving into the gallery space in Claridge's hotel in 2025.

Moves: Zoe Ryan has been named the director of the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.

Shows: The second Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW) takes place October 3–6, featuring 50 participating galleries. Chicago Gallery Network talks to its founder.

"‘I would prefer to be Matisse, who made The Joy of Life.’ Jenny Holzer reflects on why she is focused on darker things."

- W Magazine