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Artwork from Iron Man's first appearance breaks auction record

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Vogue
· Jul 9, 2026
From €300,000 Tabis to Barbie Clothes: Inside the Sale of Martin Margiela’s Personal Archive
The sale marked the first time a living designer partnered with an auction house to bid off his personal collection.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 24, 2026
For sale: Winston Churchill's hair at auction
For sale: Winston Churchill's hair at auction
Fark
· Jul 4, 2026
Stately Wayne Manor for sale. Holy Asking Price Batman [Cool]
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The Rebel.com
· Jul 13, 2026
Is your art ready for a bigger wall than your living room?
The .ART Award is a chance for artists to showcase their work, enter for prizes, and build a more memorable online presence. Start by claiming your .ART domain with Rebel, then connect it to your portfolio, website, or creative profile.
DNyuz
· Jun 28, 2026
‘Michael’ Passes ‘Oppenheimer’ as Biggest Biopic of All Time With $977.4 Million Box Office
After two months in theaters, Lionsgate/Universal’s “Michael” now stands as the highest grossing biopic of all time with a 977.4 million box office, passing the 965 million record set three years ago by Christopher Nolan’s Best Picture Oscar winner “Oppenheimer.” Antoine Fuqua’s film starring Jaafar Jackson as his famous King of Pop uncle was well []
ComicBook.com
· Jun 26, 2026
10 Best Iron Man Covers That Changed Comic History
Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics From his debut in 1962, Iron Man has been a staple of Marvel Comics, and his popularity has surged in recent years thanks to his near immaculate portrayal by Robert Downey Jr. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With his rich, morally complex history and countless high-tech armors, the genius billionaire philanthropist Tony Stark is the []
ArcaMax
· Jul 13, 2026
'Michael' movie hits billion-dollar box office milestone, a first for a biopic
NEW YORK — “Michael,” the smash movie about the famous and controversial late pop megastar Michael Jackson, has crossed the billion-dollar box-office line, the first biopic ever to do so. It is also the highest-grossing movie ever for ...
India TV News
· Jul 13, 2026
Michael crosses $1 billion (Rs 8,600 crore) worldwide, overtakes Oppenheimer to become highest-grossing biopic
More than 17 years after his death, Michael Jackson continues to break records. Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring the late singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson in his acting debut, has made history by becoming the first biographical film to cross the 1 billion (Rs 8,600 crore) mark at the worldwide box office, surpassing every biopic released before it.
Times of India
· Jun 26, 2026
Norman Rockwell’s White House painting that sparked a lawsuit, sold for $7.25 million and inspired a WWII love story is now on public view
Norman Rockwell’s White House painting that sparked a lawsuit, sold for $7.25 million and inspired a WWII love story is now on public view
UPI
· Jul 8, 2026
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Crooked Media
· Jul 7, 2026
Why Art Might Save America – For Real
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· Jun 30, 2026
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CBC News
· Jun 29, 2026
Michael becomes the highest-grossing biopic of all time — despite criticisms against limited scope
Despite middling reviews, strong competition and even late rewrites and legal hurdles, the Jackson family film Michael has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time.
New Musical Express
· Jul 13, 2026
‘Michael’ becomes first biopic to make $1billion at the box office
The Michael Jackson biopic has already broken a string of records The post ‘Michael’ becomes first biopic to make 1billion at the box office appeared first on NME.
The West Australian
· Jul 4, 2026
Young Archie champs crowned, honouring someone special
An inventive self-portrait and artworks honouring fathers and a cousin are the chosen winners of one of Australia's most prestigious children's art prizes.
The New European
· Jul 7, 2026
The night New York discovered Frida Kahlo
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Variety
· Jul 12, 2026
‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion, First Biopic to Surpass Coveted Box Office Milestone
“Michael” has surpassed 1 billion in global ticket sales, becoming the first biopic to achieve the coveted box office milestone. The crowd-pleasing film about Michael Jackson has generated 629.8 million overseas and 371.8 million domestically, bringing its global tally to 1.001 billion. Despite noisy behind-the-scenes drama and a critical pile-on, “Michael” has been breaking records and []
BizNews
· Jun 30, 2026
The ten most expensive auction sales ever
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That Park Place
· Jul 13, 2026
Michael Becomes First Biopic To Ever Hit $1 Billion
According to Variety, the Michael Jackson biopic has officially surpassed 1 billion at the global box office. The post Michael Becomes First Biopic To Ever Hit 1 Billion appeared first on That Park Place.
Le Monde
· Jun 28, 2026
Martin Margiela puts 200 pieces from his personal archives up for sale
On July 9 in Paris, personal items and prototypes from the famously secretive designer will be auctioned. By personally initiating and organizing the sale, Martin Margiela, who left the fashion world in 2008, is offering a glimpse into his creative process. It is a radical gesture that mirrors his artistic journey.
The Root
· Jun 23, 2026
Inside Quincy Jones’ Massive Bel-Air Mansion, Now Up For Grabs
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CityNews Montreal
· Jul 3, 2026
Hudson’s Bay closes auctions with sale of Norval Morrisseau paintings
Hudson’s Bay has completed the final auction in a series that found new owners for its trove of art — this one featuring six paintings with ties to Norval Morrisseau. The sale was hosted online by Heffel Fine Art Auction House. Three of the pieces sold in the auction were created by the late Indigenous [] The post Hudson’s Bay closes auctions with sale of Norval Morrisseau paintings appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 13, 2026
'Michael' Surpasses $1 Bln Globally, Becomes 1st Biopic to Reach Box Office Milestone
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially surpassed 1 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming the first biographical film in cinema history to reach the milestone.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 5, 2026
Artisan Partners Asset Management: Limited Downside
Artisan Partners Asset Management: Limited Downside
Metro
· Jun 23, 2026
Winston Churchill display removed from National Portrait Gallery over his role in 1943 famine
A Churchill biographer claimed the artist told a 'barefaced lie'.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 25, 2026
Historic West Wing Rockwell sketches head to public display
A historic set of Norman Rockwell sketches that hung in the West Wing for over four decades will go on public display for the first time. The White House Historical Association purchased the four 1940s-era sketches for over 7 million at an auction, steping in to prevent the artwork from disappearing into a private collection [] The post Historic West Wing Rockwell sketches head to public display appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco
· Jul 9, 2026
First ADU in California Sells for 530-K
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWCMgD4QKbU A first-of-its-kind home sale is making headlines in one of the nation's most expensive housing mar...
TASS
· Jun 29, 2026
"Michael" movie becomes highest-grossing biopic in history
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Upworthy
· Jun 30, 2026
Minnesota artist uses vending machine to sell tiny $1 art. It’s already made $3,000.
A win for whimsy. A win for human creativity. The post Minnesota artist uses vending machine to sell tiny 1 art. It’s already made 3,000. appeared first on Upworthy.
QuintDaily
· Jun 30, 2026
The Importance of Fine Art Auctions in Preserving Culture
The fine art auction has come to be a very important part of cultural and economic lives. They provide a forum for the exhibition and celebration of art, and make it easy for collectors and visitors to appreciate the treasures. Especially they help to conserve cultural heritage and artwork for future generations and make it [] The post The Importance of Fine Art Auctions in Preserving Culture appeared first on QuintDaily.
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jul 10, 2026
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Brisbane Times
· Jun 27, 2026
‘Buyers got a great deal’: Upper north shore house sells for $2.5m
A couple paid 50,000 over the guide for this freestanding four-bedroom home with pool at auction. The agent said it would have sold for more if offered last year.
The Age
· Jun 22, 2026
First home buyer wins $725,000 unit as auction market tanks
Three first home buyers competed for a one-bedroom home sold by a “very realistic” investor who “met the market”.
Guido Fawkes
· Jul 10, 2026
Friday Caption Contest (Andy Binman Edition)
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Free Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Goldmember
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Ecostylia
· Jun 25, 2026
With Nu assis au collier, Modigliani sets a European auction record and tests demand for modern art in London
Credits: Sailko / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Sold on June 24, 2026 at Sotheby’s London, Nu assis au collier reached £48.2 million. That represents about 56 million, according to the auction house cited by several European media outlets. This Modigliani painting thus sets a European auction record for the artist, without erasing his New [] L’article With Nu assis au collier, Modigliani sets a European auction record and tests demand for modern art in London est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.
NY Post Sports
· Jun 21, 2026
Ball from Knicks star OG Anunoby’s tip-in up for auction — and it could fetch $3 million
The ball that helped deliver the most significant moment in modern New York basketball history is headed to auction.
The Standard
· Jul 5, 2026
Adele spotted at British Grand Prix in Silverstone sporting Lando Norris tee
The 38-year-old singer was photographed at the event wearing a T-shirt that celebrated the 2025 World Champion.
Financial Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Artists allege ‘epic betrayal’ by collapsed fund that pooled works
APT’s model involved aggregating artworks over 20 years to then benefit participants when sold
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