Fashion designer Thom Browne selects artworks and objects for ‘Visions of America’ week

  • Thom Browne curates selection of Sotheby’s American Art and Design Auctions
  • Women artists are gaining ground in the market, shattering price records and estimates
  • Browne selects nine artworks and objects to highlight in ‘Visions of America’ week
  • Proceeds from American design sale will go to CFDA Foundation for scholarships and business mentoring
  • Browne’s selections include fine art, furniture, and design objects
  • New charitable component includes collections of photographs depicting a restaging of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms paintings
  • Interior design and real estate sales also part of American-focused week
  • Two significant paintings by Joan Mitchell sold at auctions in New York

Men’s fashion designer Thom Browne is curating a selection of Sotheby’s American Art and Design Auctions, highlighting nine artworks and objects for the ‘Visions of America’ week. Browne’s partnership with Sotheby’s aims to draw more collectors to American craftsmanship. The auction house is also holding a sale of American design in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), with proceeds going to the CFDA Foundation for scholarships and business mentoring. Browne’s selections include fine art, furniture, and design objects, showcasing the diversity of American art. Additionally, the auctions feature a charitable component, with collections of photographs depicting a restaging of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms paintings. Interior design and real estate sales celebrating American culture and creativity are also part of the week. In recent auctions, women artists have been making significant strides in the market, shattering price records and estimates. Two paintings by Joan Mitchell sold at consecutive auctions in New York, highlighting the growing recognition of women artists in the art world.

Public Companies: Sotheby’s (BID)
Private Companies: Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), CFDA Foundation, For Freedoms
Key People: Thom Browne (Men’s fashion designer and Chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)), Thomas Moran (Artist), Charles Willson Peale (Artist), Hank Willis Thomas (Artist), Emily Shur (Artist), Eric Gottesman (Artist), Wyatt Gallery (Artist), Corey Damen Jenkins (Interior designer), Joan Mitchell (Artist)

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Factuality Level: 7
Justification: The article provides information about Thom Browne’s role in Sotheby’s American sales and his selection of artworks and objects. It also mentions the partnership with the CFDA and the proceeds going to the CFDA Foundation. The article includes specific details about the selected artworks and objects, as well as the new charitable component of the sales. However, the article lacks in-depth analysis and context, and it could provide more information about the overall significance and impact of Browne’s involvement.

Noise Level: 4
Justification: The article provides information about Thom Browne’s role in Sotheby’s American sales and his selections of artworks and objects. It also mentions the partnership with the CFDA and the charitable component of the sales. However, the article lacks depth and analysis, focusing more on listing the selected items and mentioning other events happening during the American-focused week. It does not provide much insight or critical analysis.

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Justification: The article does not pertain to financial topics and does not describe any extreme events.

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