René Magritte’s iconic painting ‘The Empire of Lights’ was sold at a New York auction for $121 million, setting a record for the Belgian artist. The sale, conducted at Christie’s, marks a significant milestone as it coincides with the centenary…
A painting by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte, titled ‘L’Empire des lumières,’ has been sold for a record-breaking $121.2 million at a Christie’s auction in New York. This sale marks the highest price ever paid for a surrealist artwork, surpassing…
In his novel ‘Plasmatropfen’, Joshua Gross delves into the complexities of an unequal relationship between a celebrated artist, Helen, and a depressed earthquake researcher, Lenell. With Helen’s telekinetic powers, questions of love, ethics, and mental health emerge as she considers…
René Magritte’s iconic painting, ‘Empire of Lights,’ was sold for $121 million at Christie’s in New York on November 19, 2024, setting a record for the surrealist artist. The piece, which inspired director William Friedkin for ‘The Exorcist,’ was part…
A painting by Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte has been sold for a record-breaking $121.2 million at Christie’s auction house in New York. This sale marks the highest amount ever paid for a work by Magritte, known for his surrealist…
