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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

Damien Hirst ‘Spin AK47′ for Peace Day 2012

For the Peace Day 2012, superstar artist Damien Hirst presents an AK47 machine gun, decorated in his signature spin painting style. The assault rifle/artwork will be on display at the ICA (Institure of Contemporary Arts) in London, as part of…

Ryan McGinness “Black Holes”

Now on view at Phillips de Pury, New York, Black Holes finds the “Contemporary Art Star” Ryan McGinness offering 24 works from his “black holes” series. These arabesque paintings explore the infinite universe, and over the collected paintings find McGinness…

Phillips de Pury “Now: Art of the 21st Century”

Lot #158: PAUL PFEIFFER Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 10, 2004, 2004

On March 7, 2010, Phillips de Pury brings 287 lots of contemporary art to the block for “Now: Art of the 21st Century.” Work from art stars like Damien Hirst, Kehinde Wiley, Marilyn Minter and Ryan McGinnely are among the…

The Auction Catalog as Artwork

Some prized research materials locked away in my library include a few rather odd auction catalogs. Amidst a good number of years of Christies, Cowens, Northeast and Sotheby’s Americana listings is a single catalog for a sale of rare European…

Saturday @ Phillips de Pury | October 25, 2008

Saturday auctions at Phillips de Pury & Company offer some stellar lots at relatively low cost estimates. This coming Saturday urban and contemporary art, design, photography and vinyl toys share the stage. Artists ranging from Takashi Murakami to Jeff Koons…

“Hip-Hop’s Crown Jewels” | An Auction at Phillips de Pury, New York

On October, 1, Phillips de Pury & Company is hosting the first auction of hip-hop jewelry. Pieces owned by the likes of Missy Elliot, 50 Cent and Lil’ John are set to hit the block. A major highlight is John’s…

Urban Art Auction At Phillips de Pury September 6

There is no denying the current swell of interest in and around urban, or street, art. On September 6, Phillips de Pury will present a sale of some of the biggest names in the growing movement at their Saturdays @…

Vitra Edition Exhibition at Phillips de Pury, September 10-27

Vitra Edition is the radical arm of the Swiss design firm. From September 10 through 27, Phillips de Pury will host an exhibition of 24 objects from Frank Gehry and Konstantin Grcic (among others) at their London location. These pieces…

Saturday @ Phillips – Art/Furniture/Toy Auction

Auction house Phillips de Pury & Company will be hosting the Saturday @ Phillips auction on April 26th. Besides contemporary furniture and art, that the auction house is known for, they will also be auctioning off toys, which was to…

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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

Damien Hirst ‘Spin AK47′ for Peace Day 2012

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

Ryan McGinness “Black Holes”

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Phillips de Pury “Now: Art of the 21st Century”

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

The Auction Catalog as Artwork

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Saturday @ Phillips de Pury | October 25, 2008

Monday, August 25th, 2008

“Hip-Hop’s Crown Jewels” | An Auction at Phillips de Pury, New York

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Urban Art Auction At Phillips de Pury September 6

Vitra Edition Exhibition at Phillips de Pury, September 10-27

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Saturday @ Phillips – Art/Furniture/Toy Auction