The Malta Independent 3 August 2026, Monday
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Dream Big: Christies Selling Exhibition of Monumental Sculpture now open online

Marie Benoît Saturday, 22 June 2024, 08:10 Last update: about 3 years ago

Three large scale sculptures by Marc Quinn, Singularity (Sabal), 2024, Light into Life (Photosynthetic Form), 2023 and Light into Life (Evolution of Forms), 2024, currently presented in the exhibition Marc Quinn: Light into Life at Kew Gardens, London until 29 September 2024 will also be offered as part of the sale.

Louise Bourgeois's Eye Benches III (1996-1997), for which the artist was inspired by people watching and interacting with strangers, is another highlight. Other works from the edition are in notable public collections, including the Seattle Art Museum (displayed at the Olympic Sculpture Park).

Also to note unique works Benediction II by Jacques Lipchitz, conceived and cast between 1943-1945, and Reina Mariana by Manolo Valdés from 2005, which is part of the one of the artist's most recognised bodies of work based on Spanish artist Diego Velázquez's Queen Mariana. A large scale installation featuring thirteen Reina Marianas by Valdés, titled Las Meninas a San Marco, is currently on view in St Mark's Square in Venice. Another important work included in the exhibition is a group of five monumental cast iron walking figures by Magdalena Abakanowicz from 2005.

For more information on the sale, please visit the exhibition's dedicated page on Christie's website. 


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