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💥 Friday Wrap Up - Explore African Art in Hong Kong, Iconic Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers Recovered, Fotografiska's Shanghai Showcase and More! 💥

October 20, 2023

By TheArtGorgeous, 20.10.2023

Hello, Gorgeous!

A weekly wrap-up of art, fashion, and pop cultureWelcome to the Friday Newsletter: Your Weekly Dose of Art, Fashion, and Pop Culture! As the week draws to a close and the weekend beckons, it's time for an art, fashion, and pop culture catch-up!Hugs! The Girls

1-54 African Art Fair Set to Shine in Hong Kong

 

African art fair sensation 1-54 is set to make its highly-anticipated debut in Hong Kong in 2024, following its triumphant showcases in London, New York, and Morocco. The event will be hosted in collaboration with Christie's and is strategically timed to coincide with Art Basel in March 2024. Should this inaugural venture prove successful, a comprehensive fair is slated for 2025, underscoring the growing recognition of African art within the Asian market.

Art Crime Update: Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Iconic Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers

The legendary Wizard of Oz ruby slippers, which vanished from the Judy Garland Museum in her childhood home of Minnesota back in 2005, have finally found their way back. Thirteen years after their mysterious disappearance, these iconic red-sequined pumps, which have a market value of $3.5 million were recovered in a sting operation in Minneapolis in 2018. The authorities have refrained from disclosing any suspects.

Jeff Bezos Overtakes LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault as Second-Richest Person in the World

Fashion mogul and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault has slipped from the position of the world's second-richest person, overtaken by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Arnault's wealth has dipped below Bezos' due to a decrease in demand for luxury goods, resulting in a $7 billion USD loss this year alone.

Fotografiska Shanghai proudly presents 'Feng Li: White Nights in Wonderland'

Fotografiska Shanghai's inaugural exhibition, 'Feng Li: White Nights in Wonderland,' opens to the public on October 21st, co-presented with Louis Vuitton. Featuring nearly 200 images from Feng Li's career, including previously unseen works, the exhibition highlights this pioneering figure in Chinese contemporary photography. Alongside the exhibition, Louis Vuitton will host programs celebrating Shanghai's history and culture, creating a must-visit destination for art and culture enthusiasts.