The rise of textile-based abstraction in the global art market
Why collectors are turning to material-led abstraction and the artists redefining the category Textile-based abstraction has moved from the margins of contemporary practice into the centre of global collecting. Once viewed as a secondary or craft-adjacent medium, it now holds a position of authority across museums, biennales and auction rooms. The shift has been gradual […]
Christie’s 21st-Century Sale Signals a Selective but Strengthening Market
A focused evening of postwar and contemporary art delivers steady results, new records and renewed buyer confidence Christie’s 21st-Century Evening Sale achieved $ 123.6 million, delivering a steady but strategically curated result for the season. Compared with the explosive momentum seen earlier in the week, this auction moved with more restraint, yet still reaffirmed collector […]
