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Picasso masterpieces fetch $108.9 million at Sotheby's auction

13 Sept 07:41 Key points summarised by AI

Eleven masterpieces by Pablo Picasso collectively sold for $108.9 million at a Sotheby's auction in Las Vegas.
The top-selling piece was "Femme au beret rouge-orange," a portrait of Marie-Therese Walter, which fetched nearly $40.5 million.
Other significant sales included "Homme et enfant" for $24.4 million and "Buste d’homme" for $9.5 million.
The auction, held at the Bellagio, showcased Picasso's enduring legacy ahead of what would have been his 140th birthday.

Yesterday 15:13 Key points summarised by AI

"Bright at Midnight" marks the first institutional exhibition in Asia of Dutch conceptual artist Bas Jan Ader, showcasing his enigmatic work at Bangkok Kunsthalle until January 10, 2027.
The exhibition delves into Ader's legacy, exploring themes of vulnerability and the ephemeral, made more poignant by his 1975 disappearance at sea during an art project.
It encourages viewers to engage with art beyond its material form, featuring key pieces like "Thoughts unsaid, Then forgotten," "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks," and the haunting film "Launch of the Ocean Wave."
A highlight is the planned live transformation of "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks" in 2026, where ropes will be cut, creating a new layer of art from the destructive impact.
The exhibition challenges conventional art consumption, advocating for a deeper appreciation of conceptual and research-driven artistic practices over mere fascination with art as an asset class.