Sotheby's Hong Kong Hosts PSYCHO Exhibition Ahead of September Auctions
Sotheby’s has launched an art exhibition titled PSYCHO: Identity Alienation Shadow Duality, which will be open until September 27, just before their auctions in Hong Kong. This show dives into the intricate layers of our psychological experiences, highlighting how elements like ambition, vanity, obsession, and fear drive creativity while exposing the hidden realities behind appearances. It features important pieces on loan from well-known private collections and includes standout works from their Modern & Contemporary Art Evening and Day Auctions set for September 28-29. Noteworthy artists showcased are Frank Auerbach, James Ensor, Jan Toorop, Paula Rego, and Hans Bellmer, along with large installations from Lee Bul, David Altmejd, and Alicja Kwade, cleverly blending art curation with auction goals.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: PSYCHO: Identity Alienation Shadow Duality
- On view through 27 September at Sotheby's Hong Kong
- Explores obsession, vanity, fear, and ambition as drivers of artistic innovation
- Features museum-quality loans from private collections
- Includes highlights from Sotheby's Modern & Contemporary Art Evening and Day Auctions on 28–29 September
- Artists include Frank Auerbach, James Ensor, Jan Toorop, Paula Rego, and Hans Bellmer
- Large-scale installations by Lee Bul, David Altmejd, and Alicja Kwade
- Exhibition precedes the Hong Kong auctions, integrating curatorial and commercial elements
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- Hong Kong
- China
- Asia