22/05/2026
The art market made history this week. 🖼️💰
Christie’s brought in an extraordinary $1.1 billion during its 20th/21st Century Evening Sales, whilst Phillips more than doubled previous totals with a $115.2 million modern and contemporary sale, proving that demand for iconic modern and contemporary art remains stronger than ever.
From Pollock’s energetic drip paintings to Rothko’s emotionally charged color fields, the auction highlighted why Abstract Expressionism and Surrealism continue to shape the global art market decades later.
Swipe through to discover some of the standout pieces from a historic billion-dollar auction week and the stories behind them. 👉
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