Japanese artist Hikari Shimoda is known for her dreamy artwork that culls inspiration from popular manga and anime — touting a vibrant palette of galactic-eyed characters dressed as otherworldly superheroes. Shimoda recently joined forces with the Asian art institution, APPortfolio, to create a three-dimensional figurine entitled Child of This Planet. The collectible art object depicts a little boy with translucent horns while wearing a T-shirt embellished with a star on the front portion. It took Shimoda approximately four months to produce the artwork.
Child of this Planet will be released at this year’s INNERSECT music festival at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre on October 16. Only 300 units will be made available for purchase at an approximate price of $404 USD each. Head over to Shimoda’s official website to learn more.
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre
1099 Guozhan Rd
Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai Shi
China 200126
The late Jean-Michel Basquiat is currently the subject of a major retrospective at London’s Barbican Art Gallery called “Boom for Real.” The legendary street artist is making headlines once again with news of his rare painting titled Cabra to be sold for a whopping $12 million USD. The owner of that artwork is none other than Yoko Ono who is selling the piece at Sotheby’s upcoming contemporary art auction in New York City. The artwork features the artist’s ubiquitous skeletal figure clad with horns set against splotches of deep red paint.
“I have had the pleasure of owning and living with this masterwork for over two decades,” Ono said in a statement. “The time has come for it to find a new home.” The painting is currently on display at Sotheby’s Hong Kong space up until October 2 with a presentation in London to be held from October 6-8. The Sotheby’s NYC auction will commence on November 3.
Head over to Sotheby’s official page to learn more and let us know your thoughts.
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