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Christie’s London Sales Thrive Despite Friday the 13th Superstitions

Introduction Despite superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th, Christie’s London hosted successful evening auctions on October 13th, 2023, with substantial earnings of £96.5 million, including fees. Bidding exhibited a more controlled atmosphere compared to previous years, and the results were well within the auction house’s estimates. Salvo’s Painting Steals the Show One of the standout moments […]

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The ‘Spiritual Charge’ of discarded materials in El Anatsui’s sculptures

Digvijay Nikam “What I am interested in is the fact of many hands…when people see work like that, they should be able to feel the presence of those people.” – Anatsui El Anatsui is a Ghanian sculptor who has garnered international acclaim for his ingenious use of everyday discarded materials in his work, especially the

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