World's biggest canvas painting, the 17,000 sq ft 'Journey of Humanity' sells for $62 million

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The 'Journey of Humanity' is split into 70 framed sections spanning 17,176 sq ft - equivalent to six tennis courts. Andre Abdoune, a French national residing in Dubai - one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE - bought all 70 segments on Tuesday at an auction in Dubai's five-star hotel, Atlantis, The Palm.

 

The world's largest canvas painting has sold for £45 million at auction in Dubai.  

 

The 'Journey of Humanity' by British artist Sacha Jafri is split into 70 framed sections spanning 17,176 sq ft - equivalent to six tennis courts. 

 

Andre Abdoune, a French national residing in the UAE, bought all 70 segments on Tuesday at an auction at the five-star Atlantis, The Palm hotel. 

 

Full Story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9394413/Worlds-biggest-canvas-painting-17-000-sq-ft-Journey-Humanity-sells-62million.html

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The Journey of Humanity looks messy.