The Art Market Slump and Max Ernst in Paris: US-Russia Prisoner Swap Artist Freed – Podcast
The latest episode of The Week in Art discusses the current state of the art market, with Sotheby’s core earnings down 88% in the first half of the year, indicating a potential economic rut. Scott Reyburn suggests the art market could be entering a new era. The episode also features an interview with artist Sasha Skochilenko, who was part of a prisoner exchange between Russia and the US in August. Additionally, Max Ernst’s painting “The Angel of Hearth and Home” is highlighted as the Work of the Week, part of a major Surrealist exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. For more information, visit the artist’s website and the exhibition’s details.
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Cillian O’Rourke, studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland, where he majored in Visual Communication. His work spans graphic design, illustration, and branding, with a distinct minimalist style that emphasizes simplicity and impact. Cillian has collaborated with international brands and runs his own design studio focusing on creative solutions for startups.