A Francis Bacon triptych that went for $84.5 million at Sotheby’s was the most expensive artwork to sell at auction in 2020, a low price compared to the biggest sales in previous years as economic uncertainty led wealthy art collectors to stand pat. KEY FACTS - Triptych Inspired by the Oresteia of Aeschylus, a characteristically creepy set of three paintings, brought the third-highest price…
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Article first published in Forbes Monaco September/October 2020 issue. Damien Simonelli, Director of Opera Gallery Monaco, discusses the future of art. How is Covid-19 impacting the art world and how is contemporary art changing in the Covid-19 era? The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all activity sectors and the art world hasn’t been spared. With bans on mass gathering, galleries, museums…
Badr El Jundi sets the international stage for contemporary art and cultural tourism with Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort in Marbella. Driven by his passion for art, Badr El Jundi opened his eponymous gallery inside the Anantara Villa Padierna Palace creating a unique project. In addition to the conventional space, he is developing a new concept of presenting artworks in different…
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