Jeff Koons

Dream Machines | Hydra | To October 30

Investigating the repercussions of technology on the human imagination, "Dream Machines" is a group exhibition at the Hydra branch of the DESTE Foundation for Contemporary Art (deste.gr). Curated by Daniel Birnbaum and Massimiliano Gioni, over 30 artists are participating in the show, including Jeff Koons. The gallery is located at the island's Old Slaughterhouse.

Group Show | Athens | To January 12

For its Christmas group exhibition titled "Magical Strokes," the Skoufa Gallery presents selected pieces by 35 artists exploring childhood memories, Greek folk traditions and other nostalgic themes evoked by the holiday season. The impressive roster of participating artists comprises Jeff Koons, Patrick Rubinstein, Nikos Angelidis, Stathis Alexopoulos, Eva Anagnostou, Kalliopi Asargiotaki, Yior

Hockney Painting Breaks Auction Record For Living Artist

A celebrated painting by British artist David Hockney has been sold at Christie's in New York for just over $90m (£70m) - an auction record for a work by a living artist, reported BBC. 

Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) had been forecast to fetch $80m.

It sold following a 10-minute battle between two rival bidders via telephone, after the price passed $70m.

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