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5 stories across Contemporary, Alex Katz, New York, and Roy Lichtenstein. Latest: Phillips' America 250 Auction Achieves 100% Sell-Through, Led by Lichtenstein's 'I Love Liberty'.
On June 25, 2026, Phillips announced that its America 250 auction, a dedicated chapter celebrating the country's 250th anniversary, achieved a 100% sell-through rate by lot. The sale was led by Roy Lichtenstein's 'I Love Liberty,' which attracted competitive bidding.
On June 16, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac published an analysis by Hyunjoo Jung examining Alex Katz's painting techniques. The text details Katz's luminous flat color planes set against bold monochromatic backdrops or interwoven with primary and pastel tones that reflect New York sunlight.
Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul is participating in the inaugural edition of Hannam Saturdays by offering guided tours of the group show That Inward Eye and Alex Katz Studies, both currently on view at the gallery.
On June 4, 2026, Phillips announced a sale on June 24 featuring AMERICA 250, a selection of works commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary.
On June 2, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac presented an exhibition of works by Alex Katz at its gallery in Seoul. The paintings on view date from the 1990s to the present and depict recurring subjects such as friends, flowers and forests.
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