Phillips Suction set new sales record prices for editions & works on paper in June

STRONG PRICES AND 20 NEW RECORDS SET IN PHILLIPS’ JUNE EDITIONS & WORKS ON PAPER SALE SHOWCASE THE STRENGTH OF THE MARKET FOR EDITIONS   America 250, A Dedicated Chapter of the Auction Celebrating the Country’s 250th Anniversary, Sells 100% by Lot, Led by Roy Lichtenstein’s I Love Liberty   Competitive Bidding Drives Strong Results for Roy Lichtenstein, Damien Hirst,  Alex Katz, Robert Rauschenberg, and Joel Mesler, Among Others   New York, 24 June 2026  Sale Total: $1,444,026 / £1,096,858 / €1,271,711   Lots Sold: 140 | Lots Offered: 157 Sold by Lot: 89% | Sold by Value: 97%    Roy Lichtenstein  I Love Liberty, 1982 Estimate: $40,000–60,000 Sold for $212,850 Damien Hirst The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight, 2007 Estimate: $80,000–120,000 Sold for $122,550   Kelly Troester and Cary Leibowitz, Deputy Chairpersons and Worldwide Co-Heads of Editions, said, “This afternoon’s sale opened with great enthusiasm for AMERICA 250, a dedicated section that brought together a dynamic group of works reflecting the complexity and richness of American visual culture in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary. We were thrilled to see such strong engagement from collectors, with the section achieving a 100% sell-through rate, led by Roy Lichtenstein’s I Love Liberty, which realized more than five times its estimate to lead the sale, and Robert Rauschenberg’s Signs, which achieved over four times its pre-sale expectations. Momentum continued with especially strong interest for the contemporary works in today’s auction. The selection of works by Damien Hirst saw solid results, led by The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight at $122,550. Joel Mesler’s Untitled (Pool Party) drew fierce competition on the phones and online, nearly tripling its low estimate at $28,380. Overall, the sale reflected a vibrant start to the summer season, with 97% sold by value showed strong participation and spirited bidding underscoring the continued depth of demand across the editions market. We look forward to the fall season beginning in September with Editions auctions in London and October in New York.”     Top Ten Lots Lot Description Estimate  Price Achieved 9 Roy Lichtenstein, I Love Liberty, 1982 $40,000–60,000 $212,850 40 Damien Hirst, The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight, 2007 $80,000–120,000 $122,550 13 Robert Rauschenberg, Signs, 1970 $25,000–35,000 $109,650 92 Alex Katz, Flowers, 2021 $50,000–70,000 $64,500 30 After Jean-Michel Basquiat, Piano Lesson, from Superhero Portfolio, 1982-87/2022 $40,000–60,000 $41,280 39 Damien Hirst, Methamphetamine, 2004 $20,000–30,000 $41,280 20 Andy Warhol, Van Heusen (Ronald Reagan), from Ads, 1985  $25,000–35,000 $33,540 96 Gerhard Richter, Abstraktes Bild, 1990/2014 $20,000–30,000 $33,540 25 Joel Mesler, Pool Party, 2025 $10,000–15,000 $28,380 27 Mel Bochner, It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This, 2014 $20,000–30,000 $28,380   New Auction Record Highlights Lot Description Estimate  Price Achieved 9 Roy Lichtenstein, I Love Liberty, 1982 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $40,000–60,000 $212,850   *previous record price: $165,000 set in 2005  40 Damien Hirst, The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight, 2007 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $80,000–120,000 $122,550   *previous record price: $95,000 set in 2009  13 Robert Rauschenberg, Signs, 1970 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $25,000–35,000 $109,650   *previous record price: $85,000 set in 2023  2 Ed Ruscha, Made in U.S.A. or America, Her Best Product, from Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence, 1974-75 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $12,000–18,000 $24,510   *previous record price: $19,000 set in 2009 91 Chuck Close, Self-Portrait, 2015 WORLD RECORD FOR THE EDITION $10,000–15,000 $23,220   *previous record price: $18,000 set in 2025   Exchange Rate on 24 JUNE 2026: US$1 = £1.317, €1.159, HK$7.840     ABOUT PHILLIPS Phillips: where the world’s curious and bold connect with the art, design, and luxury that inspires them. As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in the areas of Modern and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels. Auctions and exhibitions are primarily held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia. Phillips offers a regular selection of live and online auctions, along with items available for immediate purchase. Phillips also offers a range of services and advice on all aspects of collecting, including private sales and assistance with appraisals, valuations, and financial planning. Visit phillips.com for further information.   *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium; prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s premium.   PHILLIPS NEW YORK – 432 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 PHILLIPS LONDON – 30 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6EX PHILLIPS HONG KONG – G/F, WKCDA Tower, West Kowloon Cultural District, No. 8 Austin Road, West Kowloon   FOLLOW US ON:             WeChat   #phillipsauctionsale#fineartmagazineblog.bogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com #artfunsale#artfunauction#artfunjoy

Not Reat Art & CODAworx Present : Acelebration of Public Art in the U.S.

My Opinion: This is an interesting concept coming of age during the time of AI to forward virtual art presentation. I am wishing Not Real  Art great success. Jamie Forbes, Publisher Fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com,& SunStormFineArtmagazine.com

NOT REAL ART and CODAworx Present '250: A Celebration of Public Art in the U.S.'— A Nationwide Art Exhibition for America's 250th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NOT REAL ART, in partnership with CODAworx and Arterial, will launch 250: A Celebration of Public Art in the U.S. Honoring America's 250th anniversary, this landmark virtual exhibition features one public artwork from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. 250 invites viewers on an immersive tour of installations in parks, deserts, city streets, and public interiors, showcasing the breadth and diversity of public art across the country. The exhibition will remain open and archived online indefinitely on NotRealArt.com.

250 highlights site-specific installations, sculptures, murals, bridges, archways, and multimedia experiences, shifting the conversation about art beyond traditional venues and into the public realm. Curated by Virginia-based arts writer Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis, 250 celebrates the artists who transform everyday environments into places of beauty, protest, reflection, and wonder, and reminds audiences that art is for everyone.

All artists and artworks featured in 250 are curated in partnership with CODAworx, the leading platform for the public art industry based in Madison, WI. Since 2014, CODAworx has connected all segments of public art and championed innovative public art worldwide. The artists, designers, architects, fabricators, and artisans they collaborate with have contributed to a remarkable selection of installations that celebrate community, creativity, and collaboration across the U.S.

250 is part of NOT REAL ART's First Fridays virtual exhibition series, which celebrates independent artists globally and introduces new thematic exhibitions on the first Friday of every other month. The exhibition is sponsored by Los Angeles-based arts nonprofit Arterial, whose mission is to democratize and amplify art in public spaces by sharing contemporary stories about the visual and performing arts.

Projects submitted by leading artists, design firms, fabricators, engineers, and government arts agencies are located in every state: (Alabama) Stephen Whyte's Sculpture Studio, (Alaska) Daniel Roache, (Arizona) Creative Machines, (Arkansas) Erin Ashcroft Artistry LLC, (California) Ilan Averbuch, (Colorado) Denver Arts & Venues (Connecticut) Svigals + Partners (Delaware) Chiodo Art Development, (District of Columbia) OxmanStudios, Inc. (Florida)  Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (Georgia and South Dakota) Christopher Weed Sculpture Inc., (Hawaii) Glasmalerei Peters Studios / Peters Studio U.S. (Idaho) David Carmack Lewis, (Illinois)  Ignition Arts, LLC, (Indiana) Torey Dunne, (Iowa) KenyonZubko Collaborative Beau Kenyon +Natalia Zubko, (Kansas) Ball-Nogues Design Studio, (Kentucky) Bollinger Atelier, (Louisiana) Marcus Brown, (Maine and Mississippi) Transformit, (Maryland and Wisconsin) RE:site, (Massachusetts) MASARY Studios, (Michigan) Formed For/Brodin Sculptures,(Minnesota) City of Bloomington Creative Placemaking, (Missouri) Matthew Mazzotta, (Montana) Jessica Bodner, (Nebraska) James Tyler, (Nevada) Davis McCarty, (New Hampshire) Lyubov Muravyeva, (New Jersey and New York) Mayer of Munich, (New Mexico) Lordy Rodriguez, (North Carolina) MARC FORNES/THEVERYMANY, (North Dakota) Anne Labovitz, (Ohio) Cliff Garten Studio, (Oklahoma) Narduli Studio, (Oregon) Ray King Studio, (Pennsylvania) Ava Blitz, (Puerto Rico) Pseudo Mero, (Rhode Island) Peter Diepenbrock, (South Carolina) Laurel Holtzapple, (Tennessee) Blessing Hancock, (Texas) Metalab, (Utah) Gordon Huether + Partners, Inc. (Vermont) Stephen Rhoades, (Virginia) WMATA Art in Transit Program, (Washington) Sarah Helen More, (West Virginia) Humanity Memorial Inc., and (Wyoming) Elizabeth Best, G. Brown Design Inc.

About the Curator

Former New York gallery director Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis (she/her/hers) serves as staff writer, archivist, and curator for NOT REAL ART. She enjoys rambling through NRA's vast digital archive of contemporary artworks and getting to know the people behind them. After growing up in the Twin Cities, Kirsten traveled between Florida, Russia, Sweden, New York, France, Italy, the Aegean Islands, and Washington, DC, before landing in Richmond, Virginia. A photographer, student of Russian literature, devout polyglot, and nonfiction writer, she is currently plotting her next trip to Greece.

About First Fridays

First Fridays is an online exhibition series celebrating independent artists nationwide. This bi-monthly feature of NOT REAL ART, an online platform based in Los Angeles, helps people discover today's contemporary artists. Since its debut in 2023, First Fridays has showcased 766 artists and 1,045 artworks across 39 exhibitions, featuring painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and more. Upcoming exhibitions include The Art of Resistance (September 4 – November 5, 2026), which explores art as defiance, dissent, and solidarity—works that speak truth, challenge power, and refuse to look away; and Southern Gothic: Artists Working Below the Mason-Dixon (November 6 – December 31, 2026), a curated look at artists, aesthetics, and stories rooted in the American South—its mythology, contradictions, and unique creative voice.

About CODAworx

CODAworx is on a mission to demonstrate the power of public art to change the world. As the public art industry leader, the company provides creative professionals a platform to showcase their work, connect, and find opportunities. Powered by a database showcasing thousands of projects with a collective budget of over $13 billion dollars, CODAworx leverages live events, awards programs, publications, data, and digital tools to empower public art in the experience economy.

About NOT REAL ART

NOT REAL ART is a free, independent platform for discovering today's contemporary artists. The site helps working artists tell their stories and promote their work through exhibitions, podcasts, grants, and editorial coverage. NOT REAL ART is owned and operated by Crewest Studio LLC, an independent media company dedicated to creative culture and the arts. Follow @notrealartworld and visit NotRealArt.com.

About Crewest Studio

Crewest Studio LLC is a mission-driven, independent media and entertainment company dedicated exclusively to the visual and performing arts. Based in Los Angeles, Crewest develops, produces, publishes, and distributes television shows, movies, documentaries, podcasts, events, books, and blogs serving creative arts and culture. Crewest has worked with ABC/Disney, A&E Networks, PBS, Instagram, Microsoft, and the U.S. State Department, among others.

About Arterial

Arterial is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to telling contemporary stories about the visual and performing arts. Based in Los Angeles, Arterial sponsors and funds arts-related media projects across film, television, podcasts, and digital formats. Since its founding in 2024, Arterial has supported NYC filmmakers Logan Hicks and Jeremy Chilnick in completing their documentary, The Underbelly Project, and SoCal PBS for the Emmy-winning show "Art Bound." In 2025, Arterial became the fiscal sponsor for the unscripted television show "Arthouse," raising nearly $50,000 for its pilot. In 2026, Arterial will syndicate 50 hours of arts educational content to one million incarcerated people via the Edovo platform. Arterial also owns and operates ArtsvilleUSA.com, a digital discovery platform for arts and crafts.

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Yale Center for British Art : Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250 now through December 21, 2026

Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250 On view through December 31, 2026 In Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, the Yale Center for British Art Displays the Tensions and Rich Pictorial History of America’s Fight for Liberty   In 1776, the Declaration of Independence announced the thirteen American colonies’ intention to break from the British Empire. The story of the resulting war is often told as a clash between “patriots” who supported independence and “loyalists” who wished to remain British. The reality was far more complicated, with the conflict dividing communities and testing friendships on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.  This tension is powerfully illustrated in the Yale Center for British Art’s new display, Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250.  The display, which runs through the end of 2026, features paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures by both British- and American-born artists—including works by Benjamin West, John Singleton Copley, and Gilbert Stuart. It is on view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries, with a complementary display in the YCBA Study Room. “The Yale Center for British Art is uniquely positioned to offer a distinct perspective on America’s founding,” said Martina Droth, Paul Mellon Director of the Yale Center for British Art. “As the largest collection of British art outside the UK, our collection contains deep and often unexpected connections to American history. This display offers an opportunity to explore the birth of the United States through a transatlantic lens, and to illuminate the complicated cultural, political, and economic ties that shaped both Britain and America in this period.”  Loyalists and Sons of Liberty taps into the YCBA’s rich collection to examine America’s battle for independence via the artists who documented the years leading up to and throughout the Revolutionary War. Offering an alternative view of this complex moment in global history, their work portrays the many supporters of the American cause within Britain at the time of the Declaration’s signing. Other works were created to inspire loyalty and express a vision of the colonies’ future as part of the British Empire, in turn shaping the public image of the monarchy and the government. Among the historical figures featured in the display are British monarchs such as George III and Queen Charlotte and military leaders like General Charles Cornwallis, in addition to lesser-known figures from British and American military and political life. These subjects include abolitionists, enslavers, and both supporters and opponents of the American revolutionaries. “The complex loyalties and interconnections between these artists and the people they painted challenge the simple categories of patriot and loyalist,” said Edward Town, the YCBA’s Associate Curator of Paintings and Sculpture, who curated the display alongside Pilar Forrest, Postgraduate Research Associate. “These works prompt reflection on how art shapes political identity and public opinion, and why certain histories remain more visible than others.” In addition to the display, the YCBA in May hosted Thinking Through Tea: Art, Resistance, and Global Entanglements in the Age of American Independence, a symposium presented in conjunction with the Lunder Institute at the Colby College Museum of Art. Marking the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence, this program reconsidered American resistance not as a singular political rupture, but as a material and visual process shaped through objects, images, and everyday rituals.  Free and open to all. Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06520-8280 Museum Hours Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm Tuesday–Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm   britishart.yale.edu Subscribe to our newsletter Image Credit: Benjamin West, The Death of Chatham, 1778, oil on canvas. Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, in honor of Professor Jules David Prown  #yalecenterart#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com #sunstormfineartmagazine.com#fineartmagzineblog.blogspot.com#artfuncelebration$arfunlearn#artfunchange#artfun250

Virtual OnLine art Programs offered by the Pollack-Krasner House and Study Center Today!!! June 25th register belwo

___________________________________________________________________________ Virtual Art Programs with  Joyce Raimondo, Education Coordinator ____________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1 - 2:00 pm  MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE: Pollock, Picasso, and Cubism Workshop  Why would a woman have a blue face or two noses? Discover the meaning behind Picasso’s portraits and his influence on Pollock. Then create a unique Cubist face that expresses emotion using cut paper collage. Have supplies on hand: paper for your project, assorted colored papers to cut, glue and scissors, paint supplies, or draw. Offered by East Hampton Library CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WITH LIBRARY ___________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, June 25, 2026, 2 - 3:00 pm  GARDEN AS ART Workshop  Gardens that burst into color! Gigantic flowers that are larger than life! Discover how artists Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, Lee Krasner, and others are inspired by gardens in innovative art. Then create your own painting. Have paint supplies on hand and optionally a photograph that inspires you. Offered by Larchmont Library CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WITH LIBRARY

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