Sandro Botticelli's Young Man Holding A Roundel

Sotheby's estimate predicts a sale price in excess of US$80 million. This painting is not just the greatest Botticelli in private hands but is to be considered amongst the finest Renaissance paintings in private ownership. There will likely not be an opportunity to acquire a Renaissance painting of such importance and beauty for many years, if at all. We shall wait and see for the lucky buyer soon.

Useful links:

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/botticelli-portrait-sothebys-auction-intl-scli-gbr

https://www.sothebys.com

Introducing The Distinctive Beauty Of Their Cultures To The World Of Face Masks

Take a look.

Useful links:

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/ethnic-group-culture-face-masks-trnd

https://www.emmerichny.com/view-all

https://www.aztecanegra.com

https://alohaglamour.shop

I Want To Believe: An Exploration Of Transhumanism

Get to know David Vintiner. Transhumanists are something else altogether: beautiful.

Useful links:

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/david-vintiner-transhumanism

https://davidvintiner.com

How To Shop For Clothes Responsibly

Shopping less and buying with a mindset toward longevity is one of the easiest and and most effective ways to reduce your contribution. I do.

Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/guide-how-to-shop-responsibly-sept
https://www.fashionrevolution.org

Sarah Ezekiel's Eyegaze Art

Sarah Ezekiel uses eyegaze technology to create unique digital art, because she can't use her hands. She has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease. Sarah is a truly inspiring artist. Take a look at her artwork.

Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/sarah-ezekiel-artist-als-eye-gaze-spc-intl
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EzekielArtShop

The New Wave Of Fine Jewelers Bringing African Luxury To The World

A message of Africa in a wearable art form. Take a look.

Useful links:

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/african-fine-jewelry/index.html

http://www.sattamatturi.com

https://www.rosenkrantz.com

https://www.zimbaqua.com

How 9 artists Are Living And Creating During Self-isolation

From South Africa to Canada, artists share original artworks made at home during the pandemic.

Useful link:

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/artists-share-artworks-made-during-the-pandemic/index.html

https://www.garytaxali.com

The Harry Garner Reticulated Vase

A long forgotten Chinese vase once sold at auction for just US$56 went under the hammer at the Sotheby's Hong Kong auction for US$9 million after being discovered in an elderly woman's country home. Described by Sotheby's as a lost masterpiece, the rare 18th century artifact spent the last 50 years in a remote house in central Europe surrounded by the owner's pet cats and dogs. Take a look.

Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/qianlong-vase-sothebys
https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2020/the-harry-garner-reticulated-vase-hk0940.

The Chinese Matisse

Paintings by Sanyu, hailed as the Chinese Matisse has sold for over US$33.3 million at the Sothebys auction this week, confirming his status as one of the most sought after names in the lucrative Asian art market.

Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/sanyu-hong-kong-auction
https://www.sothebys.com
https://www.christies.com

Francis Bacon Painting Sells For US$85 Million

A first-of-its-kind virtual auction surprise at the Sothebys.

Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/francis-bacon-sothebys-hybrid-auction/index.html
https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/85-million-bacon-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-sothebys-marquee-evening-auctions?locale=en

100 Years -- Prohibition In America

A special Sotheby's auction.

Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/sothebys-prohibition-barware/index.html
https://www.sothebys.com

20 Designs That Defined The Modern World

Get to know Stephen Bayley.

Useful links:

https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/style/20-designs-that-defined-the-modern-world

http://www.stephenbayley.com

Global Grad Show

Take a closer look.

Useful links:
https://www.globalgradshow.com
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/design-competition-coronavirus-spc-intl/index.html

Sotheby's Sets New Online Auction Record

The global art market is resilient with the help of the best in digital technology.

Useful link:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/sothebys-online-sales-record/index.html

The Ancient Images Of The Buddha

Buddhist art is priceless and always inspiring.

Useful links:
https://asianart.org
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/buddhist-art-images/index.html

A New Generation Of Art Collectors

It's hard to sell art to people who don't know much about it. Part of the appeal of collecting is participating in an enthusiastic community and developing a vocabulary for thinking and talking about visual art. The well-known auction houses are doing the right thing with unique collaborations with experts in different domains.

Useful links:
https://www.sothebys.com
https://www.christies.com
https://www.phillips.com
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/young-art-collectors-artsy/index.html

Want To Own A Picasso?

A US$100 raffle ticket could make your dream come true. Give it a try.

Useful links:
http://www.museepicassoparis.fr
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/picasso-nature-morte-raffled-intl-scli/index.html

Beijing Silvermine

Get to know Thomas Sauvin.

Useful links:
http://www.beijingsilvermine.com
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/china-beijing-silvermine-negatives/index.html

Lucy Liu

Take a look at Lucy Liu's artwork.

Useful links:
http://lucyliu.net
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/lucy-liu-artsy/index.html

Aaron And Barbara Levine

One of a kind art collectors of our time.

Useful links:
https://hirshhorn.si.edu
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/levine-marcel-duchamp-collectors/index.html