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The Legendary Art of Warhol and Basquiat

24 June - 1 July 2021

The Legendary Art of Warhol and Basquiat

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Iconic works by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat are two highlights of our upcoming Contemporary Art Day Auction (24 June – 1 July). In this latest video, Marina Ruiz Colomer, Head of the Contemporary Art Day Auction, describes how Warhol and Basquiat were not only legends of the 1980s art scene but also firm friends. Discover the instrumental influence they held over each other’s designs and how recurring motifs were a strong theme for both artists. Click here to watch more Sotheby’s videos.

Past Auction
Contemporary Art Day Auction
24 June–1 July 2021 | 2:00 PM BST | London

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