Death and Desire Converge at Sotheby’s Maison’s ‘Eros/Thanatos’ Exhibition

Discover the profound interplay of desire, transgression, and mortality through an extraordinary collection of art and artefacts by Francis Bacon, Salvador Dalí, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Jeff Koons.

Our exclusive contacts at Sotheby’s Maison hinted weeks ago at an undeniably surprising and curious exhibition at their elegant Hong Kong address. When the curtains parted, the collective gasp was audible. Sotheby’s has unveiled its latest exhibit, Eros/Thanatos—Gesamtkunstwerk II, running from 13 to 26 September.

A remarkable showcase offering an immersive exploration of the dualities of human experience, Eros/Thanatos delves into the intricate dance between desire (Eros) and death (Thanatos) through diverse artistic mediums. A sequel to the recent success of Corpus—Three Millennia of the Human Body, which captivated audiences, this exhibition positions Sotheby’s Maison as the talk of the town, an epicentre of cultural engagement in the region.

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