Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe Portrait Sells for Record Price
On May 9th, 2022, Andy Warhol's portrait of Marilyn Monroe, "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," sold for $195 million at auction in New York. The sale set a new record for…
“The Scream”: A Monumental Moment in Art History
2012: Sale of "The Scream" by Edvard Munch - A pastel version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was sold at auction for $119,922,500 on May 2nd, 2012. This…
1909: Publication of The Futurist Manifesto
1909: Publication of The Futurist Manifesto The Futurist Manifesto, authored by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, was published in the French newspaper Le Figaro on February 20, 1909. This manifesto marked the…
The Theft of The Scream: A Shocking Incident in Art History
1994: Theft of The Scream On February 12, 1994, Edvard Munch's iconic painting "The Scream" was stolen from the National Art Museum in Oslo, Norway. The theft, executed by thieves…
The First Christie’s Auction (1766): A Historic Milestone in the Art World
First Christie's Auction (1766): Christie's, now a globally renowned auction house, held its first sale on December 5, 1766. Founded by James Christie in London, it started its journey in…
1887: Birth of Georgia O’Keeffe – Pioneering American Modernist
1887: Birth of Georgia O'Keeffe Born on November 14, 1887, Georgia O'Keeffe would become one of America's most iconic artists. Renowned for her unique and vibrant depictions of flowers, landscapes,…