Frida Kahlo Painting Poised to Break Auction Records
A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, titled “El sueño (La cama),” is estimated to sell for $40-$60 million, potentially setting a new auction record.
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Roger Ballen on the 'Ballenesque' and His New Arts Centre
Over a sixty-year career, photographer Roger Ballen has forged a unique visual style known as the 'Ballenesque.' He discusses his art, philosophy, and new Johannesburg arts centre.
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Bryce Wymer Explores Social Dynamics in New Works
Brooklyn-based artist Bryce Wymer uses sketchbooks as a critical starting point for his evocative murals and illustrations, exploring themes of social interaction and power dynamics.
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Lost Salvador Dali Artwork Sells for Tens of Thousands
A Salvador Dali artwork, Vecchio Sultano, bought for £150 in a house clearance, sold for tens of thousands at auction after authentication, marking a significant rediscovery for art scholars.
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Lee Miller Photography Retrospective Opens at Tate Britain
Tate Britain will host the UK's largest Lee Miller photography retrospective, showcasing her journey from model to surrealist artist and war correspondent. The exhibition features 250 prints, includin
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Dorothea Tanning's 'Birthday' Challenges Surrealist Norms
Dorothea Tanning's 1942 painting 'Birthday' will be a central piece in the Philadelphia Museum of Art's 'Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100' exhibition, challenging male-dominated surrealist art.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Marks Surrealism Centenary
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting "Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100," a major exhibition marking the movement's centenary. Philadelphia is the only U.S. stop for the international show, featuring
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Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait Expected to Set Auction Record
A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, "El sueño (La cama)," is expected to fetch up to $60 million at Sotheby's New York, potentially setting a new record for art by a woman.
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Christopher Amend Art Exhibition Opens in Casper
Gillette artist Christopher Amend will exhibit his "Gorillas and Portals" series at Scarlow's Gallery in Casper, Wyoming, starting October 1. The work explores themes of multiple realities and challen
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Whitney Museum Explores Sixties Surrealism
The Whitney Museum's new 'Sixties Surreal' exhibition challenges traditional views, arguing surrealism was a dominant force in postwar American art. It features over 100 artists.
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Sotheby's to Offer Record-Breaking Frida Kahlo Painting
Sotheby's London will auction a significant Surrealist collection on September 19, 2025, featuring Frida Kahlo's "El sueño (La cama)," estimated at $40M-$60M, potentially setting a new record for wome
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