19th April - Art News in 5 Minutes

Your trusted Friday collection of the latest news in the ever-evolving art world. Each week, the Maddox Research Team curates a snapshot of art trends, events and insights that you need to know about from the past week.

1) Javier Calleja's Limited Diptych

Javier Calleja is set to unveil a new diptych, limited to 250 editions. The diptych, named "It wasn't Me" and "Floating," comprises 15-colour prints, with a hand-finished.

2) Rare Basquiat Masterpiece Coming to Auction

Christie's will auction Basquiat's 1982 artwork "The Italian Version of Popeye Has No Pork in His Diet" with an unpublished estimate of $30M. This piece, unseen by the public for nearly two decades, features key elements of the artist's style, such as references to Gray's Anatomy, textual elements with crossed-out words, and, prominently, his iconic crown motifs.

3) Post-1945 Art Collection, the Albertina Museum's New Branch

A new Albertina Museum branch has opened in Austria, showcasing its extensive collection of post-1945 art, including works by artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, among 65,000 works.

4) 'From Past to Present', Yayoi Kusama's Retrospective in Australia

Yayoi Kusama's retrospective at Australia's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will showcase 180 works, spanning her early career to her latest pieces. The exhibition includes two new site-specific installations, an unseen Infinity Room, and items from Kusama's personal archive and curated in collaboration with the artist herself.

5) Norman Lear's Art Collection: Christie's Exclusive Auction

Christie’s has acquired Norman Lear's art collection, set to debut at the 20th Century Evening Sale on May 16. Expected to surpass £50 million, highlights include David Hockney’s "A Lawn Being Sprinkled" and a study of Roy Lichtenstein’s "I Love Liberty."

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Created by the Maddox Research Team on the 19th April 2024.