Francis Alÿs

Belgian | 1959

Francis Alÿs is a Belgian Postwar & Contemporary painter who was born in 1959.

How much does a Francis Alÿs cost?

Francis Alÿs's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices of up to 574,145 USD for works on papers, and 441,000 USD for paintings.In the past 12 months, his artworks have averaged 42,231 USD.

What is Francis Alÿs's most expensive artwork?

Since 1998 the record price for this artist at auction is 632,000 USD for EL SOPLON (THE PROMPTER), sold at Sotheby's New York in 2005.

Where can I see Francis Alÿs's works?

His work is currently being shown at MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Museum Ludwig, Cologne have featured Francis Alÿs's work in the past.

Francis Alÿs in the news

Francis Alÿs has been featured in articles for Artmajeur Magazine, ArtDaily and Art Review . The most recent article is Colección Balanz Opens to the Public written for Art Nexus in April 2026.

Artist's alternative names: Francis Alÿs, Francis Alÿs

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At Auction

Notable Lots

The Liar and the Copy of the Liar - Francis Alÿs

The Liar and the Copy of the Liar ,1993

By Francis Alÿs

+59%

above mid-estimate

(2) UNTITLED (DIPTYCH) ,2000

By Francis Alÿs

+17%

above mid-estimate

Untitled ,1996

By Francis Alÿs

+57%

above mid-estimate

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Recent Auction Results

A textured landscape painting featuring a terracotta building on a hillside with tall cypress trees.

San Casciano ,1988

By Francis Alÿs

+117%

above mid-estimate

Sotheby's Paris

A diptych sketch featuring a hand and a small object on aged paper.

Untitled (Hand ,2000

By Francis Alÿs

Phillips London

Eine kleine Nachtmusik ,1993

By Francis Alÿs

+90%

above mid-estimate

Christie's London

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Current Exhibitions

The Large Glass

MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts

Rome | Italy

Dec 13, 2024 - Oct 25, 2026

Past Exhibitions

Caminar [Walking]

ProjecteSD

Barcelona | Spain

Feb 19, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

Michel Rein invites Mercatorfonds

Galerie Michel Rein, Brussels

Brussels | Belgium

Nov 06, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025

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Articles

Colección Balanz Opens to the Public

Art Nexus Apr 24, 2026

The Colección Balanz has been building a significant collection of contemporary art since 2008, with a focus on Latin American art.

Art Monte-Carlo 2026: Ten years of passion, a new ambition

Artmajeur Magazine Apr 14, 2026

Ten years after its founding, Art Monte-Carlo returns in the spring with an anniversary edition that showcases its ambitions: twenty-six international galleries, a unique curatorial section entrusted to an extraordinary curator.

Museo Jumex unveils major World Cup 2026 exhibition

ArtDaily Apr 04, 2026

In conjunction with the 2026 World Cup, Museo Jumex will present Football & Art. A Shared Emotion through July 26, 2026.

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Coverage

“ ..Alÿs is primarily known for his playful videos that are both engaged and poetic... ”
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Eye Film Institute

“ .. Francis Alÿs is known for his discreet performative solo actions as well as for coordinating large-scale collective allegorical events... ”
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Wiener Secession

“ ..Photographs, collages, paintings, drawings, audio, slides, video installations and sculptures provide an overview of Alÿs’ rich output between 1991 and 2006... ”
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Sammlung Goetz (Goetz Collection)

“ ..Francis Alÿs’s work often starts with a simple act, either by him or others, which is then documented in a range of media... ”
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WIELS, Contemporary Art Centre

“ ..Over the past three decades, Alÿs has become known for his multifaceted practice, which encompasses public actions, installations, videos, paintings, and drawings... ”
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David Zwirner, London