Independent NYC announces its 2018 exhibitors
The ninth edition of the fair will welcome 50 exhibitors — of which 40% are newcomers. Taking place between March 8 and 11 2018 at Tribeca Studios, the ninth Independent New York will also prominently feature works by women artists, with almost half of exhibitors showing female creators. Featured artists include Cynthia Daignault at Sunday Painter (London) and Hélène Delprat at Christophe Gaillard’s booth (Paris).
Among this year’s newcomers are: Cheim & Read, Air de Paris, Chapter NY, Ibid Gallery, Standard and Untilthen. More via Artnews.
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New York sales | Good, but not impressive, results at Sotheby’s and Phillips
Sotheby’s New York sale of Contemporary Art realized $310.3 million last night — with only 3 out of the 72 lots offered going unsold — reflecting its pre-sale estimates. ($250.5 million — $343.5 million) The sale was led by a tryptich by Francis Bacon, titled Three studies of George Dyer, which sold for $38.6 million, including buyer’s premium. An Andy Warhol portrait of Mao fetched $32.4 million, whereas Spider IV by Louise Bourgeois won $14.7 million. The evening also saw the sale of a 2001 Ferrari, driven by Michael Schumacher during the Monaco Grand Prix in the same year. The sports car sold for $7.5 million. A new record was set for American painter Laura Owens, whose Untitled (2012) realized $1.76 million — smashing the artist’s previous auction record, which stood at $360,500. More via Artnet.
Laura Owens, Untitled (2012)
Over at Phillips, the $113.9 million-strong Contemporary Art sale was led by Peter Doig’s Red House (1995-1996), which sold for $21.1 million. In 2008, the same work sold for 1.83 million (or $3.17 million according to the 2008 pound to dollar conversion rate) at Christie’s London. Surprising to most, Picasso’s drawing Portrait de femme endormie. III (1946) sold for $9.32 million, almost 9 times its pre-sale estimate of $1.5 million.
A new record was set for artist Carmen Herrera, whose Untitled (Orange and Black) (1956) fetched $1.18 million. Read more on Artnews.
Carmen Herrera, Untitled (Orange and Black) (1956)
Dhaka Art Summit reveals 2018 program
The fourth edition of the Dhaka Art Summit will take place from February 2 through 10, next year. Financed by the Samdani Art Foundation and directed by Diana Campbell Betancourt, the event will feature a section curated by Tate director Maria Balshaw, showcasing new works by Rasheed Araeen, as well as workshops led by artist collectives Superflex and Raqs Media.
The Dhaka Art Summit will welcome 300 artists, whose works will be shown cross 10 exhibitions. As for the Samdani Art Award, the jury will be led by Delfina Foundation director Aaron Cezar, and will also include high-profile members such as Mona Hatoum, Sheela Gowda, Subodh Gupta and Runa Islam, working alongside curator Simon Castets, director of New York’s Swiss Institute. The full program is available here.
Zihan Karim, Various Way of departure, video still (2017) © the artist
