South Korea – Christie's are delighted to celebrate the success of "Heads On: Basquiat & Warhol" in partnership with Hyundai Card, its first exhibition curated exclusively for Korea, which drew a tremendous response from over 1,500 collectors, art enthusiasts and the general public. This unique and impactful event brought 15 world-class Western masterpieces to Korean audiences during Seoul Art Week, marking the first joint exhibition of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol in Seoul in over three decades. Providing inspiring insights and broadening perspectives around contemporary art history, the exhibition’s quality curation reignited a dialogue between two of America’s greatest artists. Beyond their sales platforms, this exhibition demonstrates Christie’s and Hyundai Card’s shared dedication, both now and in the future, to contributing to Korea’s vibrant art landscape through exceptional arts-focused initiatives that inform and empower Korean collectors and the wider community.

Francis Belin, President, Christie’s Asia Pacific, commented, “Presenting this quality exhibition of seminal works by Basquiat and Warhol during Seoul Art Week underscores our steadfast commitment to driving the Korean art scene forward, and bringing world-class masterpieces to local and international art lovers. The remarkable engagement from audiences throughout the week reflects the enduring global appeal of these two titans of 20^th century art. We are thrilled with the encouraging feedback received for this exhibition, made possible through our collaboration with Hyundai Card.”

A spokesperson from Hyundai Card affirmed, "The fruitful culmination of this exhibition with Christie's signifies a significant milestone in our continuous efforts to enrich the cultural landscape. We are delighted with the favourable response and look forward to bringing more world-class art exhibitions to Korean audiences.