September 21, Sotheby's will hold a charity auction in London Art for Africa, which will present the work of contemporary artists from South Africa, as well as the famous British authors. The proceeds, and organizers expect to earn over 500 thousand pounds will be donated to charities Africa Foundation and Ikamva Labantu, with the protection of South African children.

The list of lots will include works by the Group of Young British Artists, such as Tracey Emin (Tracey Emin), Marc Quinn (Marc Quinn), Antony Gormley (Antony Gormley), and also recognized the work of South African artists, including Marlene Dumas (Marlene Dumas), and William Kentridzh (William Kentridge). In addition, to sacrifice their creations up for auction, and lesser-known authors from South Africa, which are rarely exhibited outside its home country. This will give buyers a great opportunity not only to do good work, but also to discover new names, of which the world has little knowledge.

As a charity, and musicians will take part. Donate for the auction has already promised Annie Lennox (Annie Lennox) and David Bowie (David Bowie), who will present his workmanship, created in conjunction with the South African artist Bizi Bailey (Beezy Bailey) - one of the initiators of the Art for Africa.

Oliver Barker (Oliver Barker), Sotheby's senior specialist for contemporary art, said: «We are very pleased to host the first auction of contemporary art, which will be presented to so many of both South African and British artists . These tenders should clearly be one of the brightest events of the year. We expect interest from many well-known contemporary art collectors and philanthropists, and we hope to gain enough funds for two worthy charities ».

Material prepared Onuchin Catherine, AI

Source: independent.co.uk , sothebys.com , artinvestment.ru