Christie’s has released its 2010 global sales figures, with the total rising 53% over 2009, underscoring a steep market recovery.

Ryan McGinness hosted a party for "Black Holes” at Phillips de Pury. Invitees were reminded to dress in white/bright clothing.

Since leaving Dior Homme few years ago, Hedi Slimane has been virtually unstoppable. Luckily for us, his photography is quite superb. And the creative soul is planning yet two big projects this winter/spring - a Brussels show totally devoted to his work and and two of his guests, Gus Van Sant and Oscar Tuazon. Fragments Americana will run from February 25 to March 26 and feature plenty of post modern, black and white artifacts. In Paris, Hedi will curate a group show titled Californian Dreamin' that will feature works by Ed Rusha, John Baldessari, Aaron Curry, Dennis Hopper, Mike Kelley and Raymond Pettibon. Not to be missed! Galerie Almine Rech - Brussels / Fragments Americana / February 25th - March 26th Galerie Almine Rech - Paris / Californian Dreamin' / February 26th - March 26th www.alminerech.com