Artribune's Most-Read Articles of 2022
In 2022, Artribune showcased a compilation of the 15 most popular articles, focusing on archaeological finds, art exhibitions, and contemporary works. The leading piece featured Anna Weyant, a Canadian artist born in 1995, whose artwork fetched $1.6 million at Sotheby's in May and $1.2 million at Christie's in October. Significant stories included the identification of Dante Alighieri in a 14th-century fresco by Buonamico Buffalmacco located in Pisa, and the passing of artist Laura Cionci, born in 1980. September saw the launch of the Museum of Dreamers in Milan, featuring 15 installations. Rocco Ritchie, Madonna's son, debuted as painter "Rhed." Other notable mentions included the film "Corsage," NEOM's 170-km linear city in Saudi Arabia, and archaeological discoveries in Britain and Rome.
Key facts
- Anna Weyant's work sold for $1.6 million at Sotheby's in May 2022.
- Anna Weyant's work sold for $1.2 million at Christie's in October 2022.
- Dante Alighieri was identified in a fresco by Buonamico Buffalmacco in Pisa's Campo Santo.
- Laura Cionci, born 1980, died prematurely in 2022.
- Museum of Dreamers opened in Milan in September 2022 with 15 installations over 2,000 sq m.
- Rocco Ritchie, born 2001, sells neo-expressionist paintings for £25,000 each under the name Rhed.
- The Line is a 170-km long, 200-m wide city in Saudi Arabia by NEOM.
- Venice Biennale 2022, curated by Cecilia Alemani, had over 800,000 visitors.
Entities
Artists
- Anna Weyant
- Buonamico Buffalmacco
- Laura Cionci
- Rocco Ritchie
- Rhed
- Catherine Prowse
- Gustav Klimt
- Cecilia Alemani
Institutions
- Artribune
- Sotheby's
- Christie's
- Normale di Pisa
- Campo Santo di Pisa
- Museum of Dreamers
- Central Saint Martins
- Royal Drawing School
- NEOM
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Soprintendenza Speciale di Roma
Locations
- New York
- Canada
- Pisa
- Italy
- Milan
- Duomo
- London
- Saudi Arabia
- Venice
- Rome
- Appio Latino
- Great Britain