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art16 hours ago

Vanthournout Collection Headlines Christie’s Modern Visionaries Series

Christie’s features the Roger & Josette Vanthournout Collection as the centerpiece of its Modern Visionaries sale in London, spanning Surrealism to Post-War avant-garde with works by Magritte, Ernst, Kusama and others; the collection is being presented in three dedicated auctions — Evening Sale on March 5, Day Sale on March 6, and an online sale running Feb 25–Mar 10, 2026 — with global previews in Brussels, Hong Kong, New York and Paris.

via Christie's Auction|
#art#auctions#christies
art1 year ago

Magritte's Surrealist Masterpiece Breaks $121M Auction Record

René Magritte's 1954 painting 'Empire of Light' sold for a record $121.16 million at Christie's in New York, setting a new high for both the artist and surrealist art at auction. The painting, part of Mica Ertegun's private collection, exceeded its $95 million valuation after a 10-minute bidding war. This sale highlights the autumn auction season amid a slowing art market, with Christie's reporting $2.1 billion in sales for the first half of the year, down from previous years.

via The Guardian|
#art#art-market#auction
art1 year ago

Magritte's Surreal Masterpiece Fetches Record $121 Million at Auction

A René Magritte painting sold for $121.2 million at Christie's in New York, setting a new auction record for the artist and becoming the most expensive lot of the New York November sales season. The painting had a third-party guarantee of $95 million, ensuring its sale. Magritte's previous auction record was $79.5 million, set in March 2022 at Sotheby's in London.

via Bloomberg|
#art#art-sales#auction-record
art1 year ago

Magritte's Surreal Masterpiece Fetches Record $121M at Auction

René Magritte's painting 'L'empire des lumières' sold for over $121 million at a Christie's auction in New York, setting a new record for the Surrealist artist. The 1954 artwork, known for its juxtaposition of night and day, was part of the late Mica Ertegun's collection. The sale comes amid a slowdown in global art sales, highlighting the unique market dynamics when iconic works are auctioned. Other notable sales included works by Ed Ruscha, Max Ernst, and David Hockney.

via CNN|
#art#art-market#christies-auction
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Belgium's Surreal Celebration: Flowers and Illusions"

Belgium celebrates its love for surrealism and flowers with the biennial festival, Flowertime, in Brussels. The festival combines surrealistic elements with floral displays, featuring attractions such as life-sized wooden elephants decorated with flowers and a sculpture of a pipe adorned with hanging flowers. The event showcases Belgium's century-old fling with surrealism and highlights the nation's artistic heritage. The festival will run until Tuesday.

via The Associated Press|
#art-exhibition#arts-and-culture#belgium
entertainment2 years ago

"The Evolution and Impact of Barbie: From Movie Trailers to Reviews, Explained"

The ending of the Barbie movie is explained, with Barbie facing an existential crisis and ultimately choosing to enter the real world as a human, embracing the messy and complicated nature of life. The film explores themes of feminism and humanism, while also paying tribute to the history of the Barbie doll. There are no post-credits scenes, but there is a fun tribute to the Mattel toy line during the credits.

via IGN|
#barbie#ending-explained#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Decoding the Mysteries of "I'm a Virgo"

The season finale of Boots Riley's surrealistic comedy satire "I'm a Virgo" sees Cootie and his friends face off against billionaire superhero Jay Whittle, only to be defeated and captured. However, with the help of his friend Jones, Cootie is able to turn the tables on The Hero and show him the truth about his role in perpetuating the problems of society. While the victory seems sweet, Cootie's persistent rash serves as a reminder that the roots of capitalism run deep and cannot be easily pruned by one act of heroism.

via Digital Spy|
#boots-riley#capitalism#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

'I'm a Virgo': Boots Riley's Brilliantly Bonkers Small-Screen Debut.

"I'm a Virgo," the new Prime Video series from director-musician Boots Riley, follows the story of 13-foot-tall Cootie as he breaks free from his sheltered childhood to discover the world in all its wonders and limitations. The show is infused with surreal, anti-capitalist themes and the love for Oakland, where Riley spent his formative years. The series belongs to a growing subset of "weirdo Black shows" that allow for the wild and wacky approach of Riley and his peers. Despite its absurdism, "I'm a Virgo" tells a coming-of-age story at its heart, with Jharrel Jerome delivering an electric performance as the titular Virgo.

via The Washington Post|
#black-coming-of-age#boots-riley#entertainment
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Kenneth Anger, Counterculture Filmmaker and Author, Passes Away at 96.

Kenneth Anger was an experimental filmmaker known for his homoerotic and surreal works. His landmark short film, Fireworks, won an obscenity case and gained a cult following. Anger's cousin starred in his 1949 short Puce Moment, featuring dresses apparently moving by themselves. He became friendly with sexologist Alfred Kinsey and made a film about the derelict Abbey of Thelema. Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome depicted deities and legends assembling in a fantastical space, fully embracing Crowley's ideas.

via The Guardian|
#aleister-crowley#arts-and-culture#experimental-film
film2 years ago

Decoding the Complexities of 'Beau Is Afraid'

The ending of "Beau Is Afraid" leaves many questions unanswered, with writer-director Ari Aster refusing to directly explain the events in the film. The movie follows Beau's journey back home, but there isn't much of a journey. The film is structured as an existential mystery, always on the verge of delivering some big revelation that will clarify the insanity we've been watching. The ending is surreal and symbolic, with Beau discovering the truth about his mother's company and his own life.

via Vulture|
#ari-aster#beau-is-afraid#film
entertainment2 years ago

Decoding the Enigma of Ari Aster's "Beau Is Afraid"

Director Ari Aster discusses his latest film, Beau Is Afraid, and the challenges of creating a surreal world that reflects the real world. He talks about the importance of intuition in his filmmaking process and the fun of creating comical and whimsical elements in the film. Aster also touches on the character of Beau and the film's themes of guilt and ambivalence. He explains the animated "Hero Beau" sequence and the collaboration with Chilean animators. Aster encourages deep engagement with the film and a focus on feelings rather than trying to solve a puzzle.

via Vox.com|
#ari-aster#beau-is-afraid#entertainment