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otheby's is delighted to welcome NBA superstar Karl-Anthony Towns and entrepreneur, creator, model and philanthropist Jordyn Woods as guest curators of this season's Contemporary Curated auction. Together, they bring their shared perspective as collectors and cultural tastemakers to the sale, reflecting a new generation of globally engaged patrons whose interests span art, fashion, sports and entrepreneurship. Drawing on their enthusiasm for collecting and visual culture, Towns and Woods have assembled a highly personal selection of works by leading postwar and contemporary artists, including George Condo, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Helen Frankenthaler, Alma Thomas, John Chamberlain and Rashid Johnson. Spanning painting, sculpture and works on paper, the selection reflects a dynamic cross-section of artistic innovation across generations. Exploring themes of identity, perception, transformation and cultural expression, the group offers insight into the couple's evolving journey as collectors and the artists, ideas and creative voices that continue to resonate most deeply with them.
“We're drawn to works that spark emotion, hold memories, and tell stories. Whether it's the energy of a piece, the history behind it, or the way it resonates with our own experiences, we're always looking for art that we can connect with and live with every day.”
