What is the Art Renewal Center and ARC Salon Competition?

Representation and Expression 

Symbolic, spiritual, augmented, or allegorical depictions of reality.

Imaginative Realism

From classic beauties and emotional portraits to landscapes and sculpture, these works pay homage to our shared humanity.

Beauty and Emotion

From political to everyday life, these works reflect on modern day existence.

Social Commentary

From trompe l’oeil to classical and contemporary representational works, collections of flowers and everyday objects have a story to tell.

Still Life

Learn more about the participating artists, a diverse group of creatives from around the world.

59 Master Artists

New York

21st Century Realism comprises 60 lots from the Art Renewal Center’s 16th International ARC Salon Competition. Open for bidding online from July 14 - July 24, this sale features a carefully selected group of winners and finalists from the largest competition in the world for Representational Art. The exhibition of 95 works from 25 countries is on public view at Sotheby’s NY during the auction dates. Sale Number: N11342

Vice President, Director, Head of Sale, 19th-Century European Paintings

Kathryn Kremnitzer, PhD

EVP | Chairman, Americas

Benjamin Doller

Meet our Specialists

For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact: +1 212 606 7000 
 
 <a class="Link" href="mailto:enquiries@sothebys.com" target="_blank">ENQUIRIES@SOTHEBYS.COM</a>

Stay informed with Sotheby’s top stories, videos, events &amp; news.

21st Century Realism comprises 60 lots from the Art Renewal Center’s 16th International ARC Salon Competition. Open for bidding online from July 14 - July 24, this sale features a carefully selected group of winners and finalists from the largest competition in the world for Representational Art. The exhibition of 95 works from 25 countries is on public view at Sotheby’s NY during the auction dates.

21st Century Realism ARC Salon