Breaking new ground

From classic photography to modern Italian pieces, this month is full of art that pushes the envelope

October 16

Works by some of Italy’s best 20th-century artists will go under the hammer at Christie’s Italian sale. Highlights include an untitled work by conceptual artist Alighiero Boetti (left) created with a combination of ballpoint pen and spray paint, and works by Francesco Lo Savio and Lucio Fontana (above). christies.com