Artificial intelligence and art have been controversial for years. So it’s no surprise that Christie’s faced protests over its first-ever AI-dedicated auction, which the auction house says was the first ever from any major auction house, faced protests. In February,… Read More »Christie's First-Ever AI Art Auction Earns $728,000, Plus Controversy
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard Of Oz have sold at auction for $28m (£21m). The shoes are one of four surviving pairs made for the 1939 classic film, and became the most valuable… Read More »Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard Of Oz set auction record for movie memorabilia
A banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2m (£4.9m) at an auction in New York. The conceptual art piece, called Comedian, became a viral sensation after Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan debuted it at Art Basel Miami Beach in… Read More »Banana duct-taped to a wall sells for $6.2m at auction
A screen-matched Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet, the mask worn by Russell Crowe in Gladiator and Carrie Bradshaw’s bed in Sex and the City are among the items from “cinematic legends” being auctioned in London next month. The Star Wars helmet,… Read More »'Cinematic legends': Star Wars helmet and Batman Returns suit up for auction next month
A jumper worn by the late Matthew Perry has sold for more than six times its estimate at an auction marking the 30th anniversary of Friends. Friends: The One With The 30th Anniversary Auction featured costumes worn by the main… Read More »Friends memorabilia – including iconic couch – sold at 30th anniversary auction
