Painting
March 31, 2025

Basquiat’s ‘Sábado por la Noche (Saturday Night)’ Sells for Over $14M at Christie’s Auction

Jean-Michel Basquiat's Sábado por la Noche (Saturday Night), a piece that symbolizes a pivotal moment in the career of the New York born and raised artist, was sold at a Christie's auction in Hong Kong. The painting, a highlight of the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale, sold for 112,625,000 HKD ($14,479,068.54). Having been part of a well-regarded Asian private collection before the sale, Sábado por la Noche (Saturday Night)

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Design
March 31, 2025

Salone del Mobile 2025 Preview: World’s Leading Design Fair Set To Open Doors in April

Design lovers rejoice, the 63rd Salone del Mobile is set to open in Milan on April 8. The renowned fair brings together the best of the design industry, with over 2,100 exhibitors from 37 countries. While furniture and lighting will be at the forefront, the 2025 Salone del Mobile connects creativity through a rich cultural program that extends into the city.

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Art
March 30, 2025

80 Artists Celebrate the Influence of 80 Years of Mattel Toys in Expansive Exhibition

Mattel's toys have inspired generations of creatives. Not only can their playful essence be seen in the works of many contemporary creatives, but the toys have even prompted many to pick up a pencil or marker for the first time. To celebrate this legacy, Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) and Mattel Creations have come together for the exhibit Toys As Art, Art Inspired By Toys: Mattel's 80th Anniversary Group Exhibition.

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Funny
March 29, 2025

Astronaut Scott Kelly Once Floated Around the ISS in a Gorilla Suit With Help From Brother Mark

Twins have a tendency of being pranksters—sharing the fun with their lifelong partner in crime. One time, these shenanigans reached as far as 250 miles above the Earth, when a gorilla was seen floating around the International Space Station. The stunt was devised by astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly, the only siblings—and identical twins— to have both flown in space.

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My Modern Met

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