Ayako Rokkaku, Untitled (ARP21-09) (2021). Acrylic on canvas. 140 x 200 cm. Courtesy KÖNIG GALERIE.
The first half of 2021 has seen great results at auction for young emerging stars with five artists—born after 1980—bringing in over $5M each at auction.
While the sales of the self-taught Japanese artist Ayako Rokkaku came overwhelmingly from Asia, Matthew Wong, Avery Singer, Salman Toor, and Amoako Baofo have seen a stronger global interest for their works.
Read the full Ocula News article here.
Main image: Ayako Rokkaku, Untitled (ARP21-09) (2021). Acrylic on canvas. 140 x 200 cm. Courtesy KÖNIG GALERIE.
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