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Black and white portrait of South African artist Gerard Sekoto resting his head on his hand
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12 min read

Gerard Sekoto: 7 Masterful Epochs of the Definitive Pioneer of African Modernism

Discover the life, seminal paintings, and enduring legacy of Gerard Sekoto, the definitive pioneer of African modernism and social realism. Trace his extraordinary journey from Sophiatown and District Six to his long exile in Paris, and explore the artistic and auction impact of South Africa's iconic master.
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Georgette Chen in 1960s Singapore sitting beside her portrait painting of a woman with a child
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Georgette Chen and Her Legacy: Shaping Modern Art in Singapore

Georgette Chen, a pioneer of Singaporean modernism and the Nanyang style, fused Eastern subjects with Western technique to create vibrant still lifes and lyrical portraits. Her legacy lives on through her art — now celebrated globally and sought after by collectors.
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Photograph of Haitian artist Hector Hyppolite seated beside his painting of La Sirène, a Vodou mermaid goddess – a rare glimpse into the legendary painter’s spiritual studio.
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Hector Hyppolite: The Visionary Who Brought Vodou to Canvas

Hector Hyppolite – the self-taught Haitian Vodou painter whose visionary works enchanted the Surrealists – returns to the spotlight with a rare piece featured in Aurora & Athena’s November 8 auction.
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Irma Stern mixing paint on a palette in her studio, with an unfinished portrait of an African woman behind her.
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Irma Stern and the Legacy of African Modernism

Irma Stern transformed South African modern art with her vivid portraits and expressive still lifes. From Berlin to Zanzibar, her paintings capture the essence of African life with empathy and bold color.
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Josef Šíma in his Paris studio, 1950s – the Czech modernist painter known for his lyrical abstractions and exploration of light and geometry.
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Josef Šíma’s Auction History and Market Performance

As Šíma’s market reaches new heights, Aurora & Athena explores his artistic journey, legacy, and record-breaking auction history, culminating in the rare offering of this poetic work in our November 8, 2025 Fine Art Auction.
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Andy Warhol’s pop art portrait of Marilyn Monroe symbolizing 20th Century Art
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10 Surprising Ways 20th Century Art Changed the World and the Art Market

The evolution of 20th Century Art is a thrilling saga of innovation, rebellion, and cultural transformation. In a mere hundred years, art leaped from the genteel scenes of the 19th century into a brave new world of abstraction, experimentation, and social commentary.
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Aurora & Athena Barcelona showroom, Art Basel 2025 banner, and Olga de Amaral textile — highlights from this week’s Global Art News
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Showcases & Scandals: Global Art News Weekly (June 9–15, 2025)

Explore the most talked-about stories in Global Art News this week – from our new showroom launch in Barcelona to record-breaking auctions and international scandals. Aurora & Athena brings you insights, highlights, and cautionary tales from June 9–15, 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about participating in our auctions or submitting your artwork? Find answers to common inquiries below, or feel free to reach out for more details.
Aurora & Athena generally holds three online auctions each year, typically in March, June and November. Our gallery operates year-round, offering carefully curated artworks through private sales
Our current selection of artworks available for private sale may be viewed in our Online Gallery.
Selected works may also be viewed in our showroom by prior appointment.
All Aurora & Athena auctions are held online. The simplest way to take part is to create an account on auroraathena.com: once approved, you can leave a maximum bid on any lot before the sale and bid live in our own auction room, with a buyer's premium of 25% — lower than on third-party platforms. Our sales are also listed on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot or BidSpirit, where the buyer's premium is 30%. See our How to Bid page for the full guide.
Not at the moment — we don't offer telephone bidding. You can bid from anywhere in the world in our own online auction room (create an account on auroraathena.com, 25% buyer's premium), or through LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot or BidSpirit (30% buyer's premium).

Yes! You can leave absentee bids directly on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable or BidSpirit at any time before the auction begins.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to bid through a platform, you can submit an absentee bid directly to us. With a signed absentee bid form and valid ID, we’ll place bids on your behalf up to the maximum amount you specify.

For full details, please visit our How to Bid page.

Yes. All artworks may be viewed in our showroom by appointment only. We encourage collectors to inspect artworks in person whenever possible.
Credit card payments are accepted for purchases up to €5,000. Purchases exceeding this amount must be paid by bank wire transfer.
For auction purchases, payment is due within 14 days of the auction. For gallery purchases and private sales, payment terms are agreed individually.
For purchases of €1,000 or more, buyers must complete our client registration (KYC) procedure before the transaction can be finalized. Required documentation includes a completed Client Registration Form, a valid passport or national ID, and proof of address dated within the last three months.
For auction purchases, where applicable, KYC documentation and payment must both be completed within 14 days of the auction.
Yes. Artworks may be collected by appointment or shipped worldwide. For every purchase — at auction, through the gallery, or via a private sale — Aurora & Athena coordinates professional, insured shipping on your behalf with trusted logistics partners. If you'd prefer to arrange your own shipping instead, we're happy to work with a provider of your choice.
It’s easy! Just fill out the form on our website: auroraathena.com/sell — or email us at sell@auroraathena.com. Be sure to include key details like the artist, technique, size, and clear photos of the artwork (front, back, and signature if possible). The more information you provide, the better we can evaluate your submission. We’ll get back to you as soon as we review it!
Auction purchases are governed by our Auction Terms & Conditions. Gallery purchases and private sales are governed by our Gallery Terms & Conditions.
If you require any additional information regarding our auctions, gallery, private sales or services, we would be delighted to assist. Contact us via our Contact page or email contact@auroraathena.com.

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