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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Phillips is pleased to introduce a new cross-category auction, Editions, Photographs, and Design, which will take place live in Hong Kong on 14 June. The inaugural sale will feature over 100 lots, ranging from an extensive selection of Editions by sought-after artists alongside emerging names; stand-out works by some of the world’s most celebrated visual artists and photographers, including the Asia auction debut of Steven Klein’s unique Polaroid works; and a diverse array of Design works spanning the 20th and 21st Centuries, including works from notable makers such as Thomas Heatherwick, Sofu Teshigahara, Studio Drift, among others.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM EDITIONS
Leading the Editions section is Keith Haring’s Dog (L. pp. 48-49) from 1986- 87, featuring his celebrated barking dog motif which originated in the artist’s New York subway drawings of the early 1980s. Another standout highlight by Pop Art pioneers is Andy Warhol’s iconic Shoes (F. & S. II.257), from 1980 with diamond dust, which epitomizes his fascination with glamour and celebrity. Also on offer is Damien Hirst’s complete set of The Virtues (H9), which is inspired by Bushidō, the Japanese samurai code of ethics.
Further sale highlights include Yoshitomo Nara’s Walk On (M. & S. E-2010- 012), a Ukiyo-e woodcut which depicts Nara’s iconic little girl with almond shaped eyes and a menacing smile set in a hard straight line. Yayoi Kusama’s Pumpkin (White Y) (K. 150) brings together three of Kusama’s most recognisable motifs: a pumpkin, dots, and infinity nets. Additional works on offer include Jonas Wood’s Fish Pot; Matisse Pot 4; and Snoopy Pot. Wood’s incorporation of ceramic vessels into his body of work stems from his collaborative working relationship with his wife, the ceramic artist Shio Kusaka.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS
Phillips is pleased to present ULTIMATE STEVEN KLEIN for the Photographs section. Steven Klein is one of the most innovative and provocative artists in photography and film. A highly sought-after figure, he has landed coveted covers of magazines such as Vogue and W with his riveting body of work being featured globally and has shot high- profile advertising campaigns for the likes of Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford and Dior. This exclusive curation of 18 unique Polaroids from the celebrated photographer’s archive was personally chosen by Steven Klein and marks the first time his works are being offered in Asia. Showcasing Klein’s distinctive approach to photography as a means of storytelling, this exceptional grouping offers a window into the intimate relationship between photographer and subject. Taken between 1999 and 2015, the Polaroids feature striking portraits of icons in fashion, music, and film, including Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Britney Spears, David Bowie, Madonna, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer, among others.
Other notable highlights include Francis Giacobetti’s 1988 Zebra #17, which demonstrates the artist’s unorthodox approach to technique, light and shadow and expresses the full beauty of the human body. Moreover, a print from Tim Parchikov’s Burning News, shows a person clutching a burning newspaper in the snow, which explores how humans react when the flow of information reaches a critical point.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM DESIGN
The Design section will showcase a diverse range of works spanning the 20th and 21st Centuries, led by Sofu Teshigahara’s Six-panel folding screen. With forms and lines inspired by the dynamism of nature, the present work immediately strikes for its calligraphic, gestural and sculptural brushstrokes, reminiscent of traditional Chinese landscape as well as calligraphy. Further highlights include a seating structure made from a single piece of aluminium titled “Extrusion” bench by the multi-award-winning British architect Thomas Heatherwick, who designed Hong Kong’s Pacific Place; Studio Drift’s ‘Fragile Future 3.12’ explores the unexpected connection between nature and technology, and Alvar Aalto’s Early “Paimio” armchair, model no 41, whose work brought a refreshing breath of humanism to modern design.
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