ICYMI: This week’s breaking arts news

We take a look at the top arts news stories this week.
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For its fourth edition, Sydney Contemporary attracted 29,000 collectors and art enthusiasts, whilst securing $21 million (AUD) in artwork sales over five days from 12-16 September 2018 – $5 million up from 2017.

Approximately $10 million of the total 2018 sales will go to artists, demonstrating a powerful moment in the calendar year for artists to help ensure continuation of their practices, and a healthy boost for galleries to continue to support their artists.

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