Phillips to offer works by Latin American artists in its main contemporary art auctions
The auction house has announced that it will discontinue its dedicated Latin American art sale, and that it will now incorporate these lots into its 20th Century and Contemporary auctions.
The move comes after a spike in prices for works by Latin American artists; notably, the auction house has cited recent sales of works by artists Herrera, Schendel and Oiticica, which all attained auction records at Phillips’ New York contemporary evening sales. The Art Newspaper has more information.
Mira Schendel, Untilted © Philipps
Los Angeles gallery Freedman Fitzpatrick opens Paris outpost
Los Angeles-based gallery Freedman Fitzpatrick has announced that it is opening a new space in Paris’ fourth arrondissement on February 8. The gallery’s interest in Paris is an effect of Brexit according to owners Alex Freedman and Robbie Fitzpatrick, which has contributed to revitalizing the city’s “relationship, role, and dynamic with the rest of Europe". Freedman Fitzpatrick’s inaugural Paris show will feature works by artist Matthew Lutz-Kinoy. More via ARTnews.
Alex Freedman and Robbie Fitzpatrick
Monya Rowe Gallery moves back to New York
After moving to St. Augustine, Florida, in 2015, Monya Rowe Gallery has announced that it is moving back to New York, where it first operated its business for over a decade. An opening date or location are yet to be announced. Monya Rowe’s last New York home was at 34 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side. The gallery’s inaugural show at its next New York space will be dedicated to artist Polina Barskaya. ARTnews has more information.
Caris Reid Felt, 2017
United States Artists announces 2018 fellows
The Chicago-based organization United States Artists, promoting the advancement of contemporary arts, has announced the recipients of its 2018 fellowships. Forty-five artists and collectives will receive $50,000 each. Fellowships were awarded to artists including Abigail DeVille, Vanessa German, Dread Scott and Cauleen Smith. More via United States Artists’ website.
