thedailywhat:

Most Expensive Thing of the Day: Andreas Gursky’s “Rhein II” is officially the world’s most expensive photograph after fetching $4.3 million at Christie’s.
The previous record-holder for Worst Cancer Charity Alternative was Cindy Sherman’s “Untitled #96,” which went for $3.89 million last May.
[atlantic.]

It’s good to be reminded that art is fucking stupid.

thedailywhat:

Most Expensive Thing of the Day: Andreas Gursky’s “Rhein II” is officially the world’s most expensive photograph after fetching $4.3 million at Christie’s.

The previous record-holder for Worst Cancer Charity Alternative was Cindy Sherman’s “Untitled #96,” which went for $3.89 million last May.

[atlantic.]

It’s good to be reminded that art is fucking stupid.