Contemporary art brought in nearly $99 million. Low estimates for younger artists propelled prices, while Simone Leigh, a star of the Biennale, reached a benchmark $2.7 million.
Tag: Leigh, Simone (1968- )
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The Black Artists Claiming More Space Than Ever Before
New monumental works are filling landscapes and galleries, where they argue for the freedom and power to play.
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Spring Auction Sales for Two Blockbuster Weeks Top $2.5 Billion
Eleven auction records for artists — six by women — were smashed on Thursday night in two sales at Sotheby’s.
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At Venice Biennale, Contemporary Art Sinks or Swims
This year’s event is a lopsided affair, with a forceful central exhibition but disappointing national pavilions. Stan Douglas (Canada) packs a punch and Simone Leigh (U.S.) stands out for her aspiration.
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Simone Leigh Holds Court at the U.S. Pavilion in the Venice Biennale
The acclaimed sculptor holds court at the U.S. Pavilion in the Venice Biennale, where she explores the burden of colonial histories and the promise of Black feminism. She begins by thatching the roof.