The first Black man to be Creative Director at American Vogue, André Leon Talley was more than a force in publishing; he was a vanguard, mentor and icon in the world of fashion. His bold, distinct taste could always be seen on his person—from embroidered robes to glittering vintage accessories and his signature opulent kaftans. But his affection for all things beautifully crafted and glamorous …
Digital artist Beeple (aka Mike Winkelmann) has sold his artwork “Everydays — The First 5000 Days”—a collage of the images that he posted daily since 2007—for a record setting $69.3 million. That’s a record (by far) for digital art and is the third highest auction price for a living artist in any medium. Following the sale of Chris Torres’s “Nyan Cat” work for $590,000 just …
When Christie’s set the $80 million estimate for David Hockney’s masterpiece “Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures),” which would ultimately pale in comparison to the actual record-setting (for a work by a living artist) hammer cost of $90 million, they took many factors into account. More than arguing that it’s one of the iconic artist’s best compositions, the team at Christie’s made note of …
