Frame of the Week

• René Magritte is most famous for his surrealist paintings which sought to explore the subconscious mind and challenge conventional notions of reality.

• Magritte himself described the painting as "the image of mystery" and suggested that the apple represents the hidden nature of man's thoughts and emotions.

• Some see it as a commentary on identity and the tension between individuality and conformity, while others see it as a symbol of the human condition and the struggle to understand our own inner selves.

Fame of the Week

• 2022 did not lend well to most traditional asset classic with stocks and bonds both down double digits.

• However, many “luxury assets” thrived, with art topping them all coming in at a 29% return.

• In 2022, five works achieved more than $100 million at auction!

Find of the Week

• On Friday, March 25th from 6-9pm at Rusha & Co. gallery, Caroline Wong will have her debut solo exhibition in the US.

• Her works on canvas render her female characters eating lustfully at a dining table in a seemingly private setting. Here they express an untamed pleasure, free from judgment and all social constraints.

• Wong's primary interest lies in capturing women when they are their most authentic selves, and presenting a critical subversion of misogynistic observations and biases throughout art history.

• For more info check out their website.