Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Warhol Monroe portrait set to smash records at New York sales

New York

An estimated $200 million Andy Warhol image of Marilyn Monroe tops this month’s spring sales in New York, which collectors believe are among the most awaited in history. Christie’s estimates Warhol’s 1964 “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” to be the most expensive 20th century artwork when it goes under the hammer on Monday. Not to be … Read more

Small is big

miniature

CAIRO – On a table in downtown Cairo, Fady Francis, 30, aligns miniature sculptures of 100 influential world figures, standing side by side in harmony, although the figures were from different cultures, spoke different languages and lived in different eras in history. These statues and busts are carved by Francis as part of his 100-figure … Read more