John F. Kennedy International Airport's new Terminal 6, set to open in 2026, will feature installations by 18 contemporary artists from seven countries, including notable figures like Charles Gaines and Barbara Kruger. The $4.2 billion terminal, funded by private developers, will have the largest collection of public art among New York airports, with a $22 million art budget. This initiative follows successful art programs at La Guardia and Newark airports, aiming to enhance passenger experience and terminal ambience.
The Whitney Museum has announced the 69 artists and 2 collectives participating in the 2024 Whitney Biennial, curated by Chrissie Iles and Meg Onli, focusing on the theme "Even Better Than the Real Thing." The exhibition will explore ideas of 'the real' in the context of artificial intelligence, identity, and land stewardship, featuring a diverse array of artists, including film and performance programs. The artist list reflects a shift towards younger and more diverse participants, with a majority not being white and a significant representation of non-binary artists.
Christie's 20th/21st Century evening sale in London generated £63.8 million ($81.1 million) in sales, with most lots selling below or near their low estimates. While blue-chip artists like Alberto Burri and Cy Twombly sold below their estimates, works by Edgar Degas, Damien Hirst, and David Hockney exceeded their high estimates. The auction focused on portraiture, and the highest-selling artwork was Signac's landscape painting, which sold for £6.7 million ($8.5 million). Overall, the sales results reflected Christie's strategy of presenting the right works at the right estimates, with some contemporary artists setting new auction records.
