Giacometti bronze bust fails to sell at auction, surprises art world
During the Sotheby’s high-stakes auction on Tuesday night, attendees were left stunned when the $70 million bronze bust by Alberto Giacometti didn’t find a buyer, leaving many in disbelief. Giacometti’s piece, titled “Grand Tête Mince (Grand Tête De Diego),” had sky-high expectations, but it turned out to be too ambitious for the cash-conscious crowd. Bidding […]
Artist Huma Bhabha confronts Giacometti using wellies, skulls, and teeth, which some may find unsettling.
A striking collection of creations by Huma Bhabha awaits you as you approach her new exhibit at the Barbican in London. Four formidable figures, which resemble ancient giants with their rough, dark surfaces—crafted first from cork and then cast in bronze—tower above. One giant skull looms, sporting pincers and a menacing row of teeth, resembling […]