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2025-12-15 05:25:08

Ranked: The Most Expensive Artworks Sold at an Auction

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Every year, art collectors and institutions spend hundreds of millions at auctions to acquire rare masterpieces. These high-profile sales reflect not just the cultural importance of the works, but also the powerful role of art as a symbol of status, legacy, and financial investment.

The dataset below ranks the top 20 most expensive artworks ever sold at auction, using figures from ARTnews and compiled visually by Julie Peasley.

Here’s the full ranking of the top-selling artworks at auction:

Among the top entries, a few highlights stand out: da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi towers above the rest with a $450 million sale price. Klimt’s 1914 portrait recently surpassed $236 million at Sotheby’s in 2025. Meanwhile, three paintings by Picasso appear in the top 20, underlining his continued dominance in the art world.

Why Are These Artworks So Expensive?

The sky-high prices of auctioned art often boil down to a mix of scarcity, provenance, cultural impact, and artist reputation. Fame begets fame as buyers pay a premium for historically significant works or pieces previously held in prestigious collections.

High-net-worth individuals often see fine art not just as a passion purchase but also as a long-term investment and a status symbol. These dynamics help explain why the most prized works, such as those by Klimt, Warhol, or Monet, reach nine-digit figures.

Why Some Artworks Are Auctioned, and Others Are Not

While auction houses like Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Phillips attract headlines with record-breaking sales, not all valuable artworks are sold this way. Many are sold privately through dealers or art brokers, often to maintain discretion or avoid auction fees.

In recent auctions, there’s been a noticeable uptick in modern and contemporary works, such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, reflecting shifting tastes in the collector community.

Paintings vs. Other Mediums

Out of the top 20 most expensive artworks, only Giacometti’s Pointing Man is a sculpture. This reflects a broader dynamic highlighted in our previous piece on best-selling visual art mediums: paintings consistently command higher prices than other formats.

Factors such as display ease, historical tradition, and broad aesthetic appeal contribute to painting’s enduring dominance in the market.

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Looking to dive deeper into the legacy of artists like Vincent van Gogh? Check out our latest post on Voronoi: Where and when did van Gogh create his works.

2025-12-15 01:51:32

Ranked: The Most Valuable NHL Teams in 2025

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CNBC’s latest valuations for 2025 show that historic NHL franchises still command the highest price tags, but fast-growing teams in non-traditional markets are beginning to close the gap.

This visualization ranks all 32 NHL teams by their estimated enterprise value, alongside their revenues from the 2024–25 season.

Original Six Teams Continue to Lead

The Original Six are the six NHL teams that made up the league from 1942 to 1967, before major expansion began. All six teams are still active today, and together they account for a large share of the league’s Stanley Cup championships.

• Montreal Canadiens
• Toronto Maple Leafs
• Boston Bruins
• New York Rangers
• Detroit Red Wings
• Chicago Blackhawks

Currently, the Toronto Maple Leafs top our list at $4.3 billion, supported by a massive fanbase and strong media revenues. Close behind are the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens, both exceeding $3 billion in value.

Oilers’ Deep Playoff Run Drives Record Revenues

The Edmonton Oilers stand out with the highest revenue figure in the league at $431 million. Their run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2024–25 generated a surge in ticket sales, merchandise, and broadcast interest. As a result, Edmonton now ranks among the league’s most valuable franchises at $3.1 billion.

Expansion Teams Show Rapid Market Growth

Outside traditional hockey markets, teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken continue to build enterprise value quickly. Vegas, valued at $2.1 billion, has established a strong regional and tourism-driven fanbase. Seattle follows at $1.77 billion, reflecting strong ownership investment and enthusiastic local support.

The Utah Mammoth—a recently relocated franchise—also enter the rankings with a solid $1.6 billion valuation, showing the league’s expansion strategy continues to pay off.

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If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The Highest Pro Athlete Salaries, by Sport on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

2025-12-14 23:25:23

Ranked: Wine Consumption per Capita in 2024

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Wine is a deeply regional drink. In some countries it’s part of everyday meals, while in others it’s a more occasional purchase.

This visualization compares wine consumption per capita in 2024 across the 20 countries with the highest overall wine consumption using data from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, and population (15 years and older) figures from the World Bank.

The differences are dramatic, showing how quickly “typical” wine consumption changes depending on where you look.

The Countries that Drink the Most Wine per Person

Portugal sits alone at the top at 61.1 liters per person in 2024. That’s 18.4 liters higher than second-place Italy (42.7) and 19.6 liters above France (41.5).

The data table below shows wine consumption per capita by country in 2024 in liters:

Rank	Country	Annual wine consumption per capita in 2024 (liters)
1	Portugal	61.1
2	Italy	42.7
3	France	41.5
4	Switzerland	29.7
5	Austria	28.6
6	Australia	24.5
7	Germany	24.5
8	Hungary	24.4
9	Spain	23.8
10	UK	22.3
11	Argentina	21.6
12	Netherlands	20.7
13	Romania	18.7
14	Canada	13.7
15	USA	11.8
16	South Africa	9.2
17	Russia	6.8
18	Japan	2.8
19	Brazil	1.9
20	China	0.5

Portugal’s high wine production per capita and low value-added tax (VAT) of 13% on still wine (the lowest in the EU) fuel its high consumption.

Even if sparkling wines face a 23% value-added tax in Portugal (with no extra alcohol excise tax), in-restaurant sparkling VAT falls back down to 13%.

Across the 20 countries shown, the average is 21.5 liters per person and the median is 22.0—meaning half of countries are above (or below) roughly the low-20s.

European Countries Drink the Most Wine per Capita

European countries hold the top five spots in terms of drinking the most wine per capita, and as a group, European countries average 28.7 liters per person, well above the 20-country average of 21.5.

However, there’s a clear top tier even among European countries, with a significant drop-off after the top three.

Consumption falls 11.8 liters from France (41.5) to Switzerland (29.7)—equal to the entire per-capita consumption level in the U.S. (11.8).

Wine Consumption Varies Outside Europe

Non-European countries in this dataset average 10.8 liters per person—less than half the European average (28.7). But the spread is wide.

Australia is the standout at 24.5 liters, while Canada (13.7) and the U.S. (11.8) sit closer to the middle-lower range.

At the bottom end, Japan (2.8), Brazil (1.9), and China (0.5) show how small per-capita consumption can be in large, non-traditional markets.

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To learn more about global wine consumption, check out this graphic on Voronoi which visualizes overall consumption per country.

2025-12-14 21:04:47

The Number of European Colonies by Country (1450-2000)

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Europe’s colonial empires have shaped the world’s political and economic systems for over 500 years.

From Portugal’s early ventures in the 1400s, to Britain’s massive empire in the early 20th century, European nations have competed for control of territory and trade across nearly every continent. In this graphic, we trace the history of European colonies from 1462 to today, showing how the era of colonies rose and fell.

Data & Discussion

The data for this visualization comes from Our World in Data. It tracks the number of overseas colonies under the control of key European powers including the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and others.

These numbers provide a historical record of how European influence expanded through exploration, conquest, and colonization, and later declined through wars, independence movements, and international pressure.

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The Early Days of Colonization

Portugal was the first European nation to establish an overseas colony, beginning in the 1400s along the African coast and Atlantic islands. Spain followed soon after with its vast empire in the Americas.

An important milestone was the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), which granted Spain and Portugal exclusive rights to explore, claim, and colonize along an agreed meridian. Backed by royal patronage and emerging maritime technology, Portugal built trading outposts from Brazil to the Indian Ocean, while Spain established vast territorial colonies across the Americas through conquest, settlement, and resource extraction.

By the early 1600s, Britain, France, and the Netherlands had joined the race, creating colonies in North America, the Caribbean, and Asia. This competition fueled centuries of maritime exploration and conflict, laying the groundwork for global trade and cultural exchange.

Unfortunately, colonization also brought about exploitation and displacement, characterized by the seizure of land and resources, forced labor, and the disruption of indigenous peoples.

Decolonization and the End of Empire

After World War II, global power shifted. European empires were financially drained and politically weakened, losing the capacity to control their vast overseas territories. Meanwhile, rising nationalist movements across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East pushed for independence.

A clear example is India’s independence from Britain in 1947, which became a catalyst for global decolonization. Britain was exhausted after World War II, and with growing independence movements led by Mahatma Gandhi, the British government was forced to concede sovereignty.

Between 1945 and the late 20th century, the number of European-controlled colonial territories declined dramatically, marking the end of formal empire building. Dozens of former colonies across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East gained independence during this period.

What remains today are a small number of overseas territories—such as islands and enclaves—administered by European states under special constitutional arrangements. These territories generally have significant local autonomy and are no longer considered colonies in the traditional sense, though debates over self-determination persist in some cases.

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2025-12-14 05:10:58

As generative AI tools like Midjourney become mainstream for creating visual content, a fascinating question arises: whose artistic styles are AI users borrowing from the most?

To find out, Kapwing, in partnership with NeoMam Studios, analyzed the Midjourney Discord to see how many times popular artists, architects, and directors were named in close to five million user prompts. This dataset reveals which creatives are influencing the aesthetics of AI-generated images and videos today.

Here are the top names across a few different categories.

Top Architects Used in Visual AI Prompts

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Alphonse Mucha, the Czech Art Nouveau painter, leads the pack with over 230,000 mentions, which is more than triple any other artist.

Mucha is followed by Rembrandt (128,143) and Leonardo da Vinci (61,259), indicating a strong user preference for foundational techniques in light, anatomy, and composition. This suggests that even in the age of AI, classical mastery remains a benchmark for aesthetic credibility and visual coherence.

Top Architects Used in Visual AI Prompts

Among architects, one name clearly stands above the rest: Zaha Hadid. Her futuristic, fluid forms have inspired over 63,000 prompts—more than the next six architects combined. Frank Lloyd Wright and Tadao Ando follow, highlighting enduring interest in organic and minimalist design philosophies.

Top Film Directors Used in Visual AI Prompts

Filmmakers are also popular choices in visual storytelling prompts. Wes Anderson leads with 92,378 prompt mentions, thanks to his distinct color palettes and symmetrical compositions. Tim Burton ranks second at 57,000, with other auteurs like Roger Deakins, Christopher Nolan, and Guillermo del Toro rounding out the top 10.

Distinctiveness Encourages Imitation

While we currently don’t know what people are prompting across all AI platforms, this Midjourney data gives us a fascinating peek at what inspires people in their own creative pursuits.

Whether it’s the ornamental elegance of Mucha, the futuristic forms of Hadid, or the stylized symmetry of Anderson, AI-generated content today draws heavily from artists with instantly recognizable and conceptually rich visual languages—regardless of era.

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2025-12-14 02:22:03

Charted: Substance Use Among Young Adults in the U.S.

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Substance use among young Americans has shifted significantly over the past decade, with cannabis and nicotine vaping emerging as major trends.

This infographic shows what substances young adults (ages 19–30) used in 2024, using the latest data from research by the University of Michigan.

What Substances Are Young Adults Using in America?

While alcohol use remains prevalent among young adults, substances like nicotine, cannabis, and vaping products have seen sharp increases in recent years.

The table below shows the share of 19- to 30-year-olds who reported using each substance in 2024:

*Other drugs include hallucinogens, amphetamines, cocaine, sedatives, tranquilizers, and narcotics/opioids.

According to the study, nearly 81% of young adults used alcohol in the last 12 months, making it the most widely used substance by far.

Meanwhile, cannabis continues to trend upward, with 41% of young adults reporting use, double the rate from the early 2010s. Vaping is also widespread with 26% of young adults vaping nicotine, and 22% vaping cannabis, up from 14% in 2023.

Furthermore, nearly 37% of young adults used nicotine in some form, making it one of the most widely-used substances. Nicotine pouches saw the biggest year-over-year shift, with their use doubling to around 10% in 2024, reflecting their growing popularity as an alternative to smoking and vaping.

In terms of daily usage, 25% of young adults reported binge drinking, where they consumed five or more drinks in a row in the past two weeks. Among cannabis users, 11% reported daily cannabis use (>20 occasions in the last 30 days).

What’s Driving Substance Use?

Several factors influence the shifting substance habits of young Americans:

• Legalization of cannabis across many states has normalized its use.
• Vaping products are often perceived as less harmful than traditional smoking.
• Nicotine pouches are marketed as “smoke-free,” making them appealing to younger users.

At the same time, traditional cigarette use continues its decades-long decline, although 18% of young adults still report smoking in the past year.

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