Works by Jean Cocteau were among the 91% of lots selling above their low estimate at Bonhams 'An Important Collection of Ceramics by Jean Cocteau' auction on June 23-23 in London. The sale totaled $786,600 (GBP595,500), exceeding the pre-sale high estimate.
Works by Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso were among the 73% of lots selling above their low estimate at Bonhams 'Editions I & II: David Hockney | Fine Prints & Multiples' auction on June 23-23 in London. The sale totaled $1.5m (GBP1.14m), meeting the pre-sale estimate.
The inugural Sam Gilliam visiting artist was inspired by two Black teenage girls who escaped a Louisville reform school and raised awareness of harsh conditions there.
The museum had to cancel a planned concert beneath the Pyramid and is warning visitors some rooms may be closed.
The De La Warr Pavilion on the south coast of England will stage an exhibition in the fall focusing on the artist who sliced buildings in half.
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