Christie's auctions and exhibition raise funds for Ukrainian cultural heritage
Christie's has launched a fundraising campaign for the World Monuments Fund (WMF), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and Sean Penn's nonprofit, CORE, which supports Ukraine. The exhibition titled 'Safeguarding the Irreplaceable' debuted on April 25 at Christie's King Street and will be available until May 5, with online access extending through the end of the month. Curated by Peter Doroshenko, it features pieces from 20th-century Ukrainian avant-garde to modern artists, with proceeds directed to the Ukraine Heritage Response Fund. WMF's President and CEO, Bénédicte de Montlaur, stressed the urgent need for cultural heritage conservation. Additionally, on May 13 in New York, artists will contribute works to benefit MSF and CORE. Sonya Bekkerman noted Christie's dedication to preserving culture.
Key facts
- Christie's launched initiatives to raise funds for WMF, MSF, and CORE in Ukraine
- Exhibition 'Safeguarding the Irreplaceable' opened April 25 at Christie's King Street, London, until May 5
- Exhibition curated by Peter Doroshenko, director of Dallas Contemporary
- Proceeds benefit the Ukraine Heritage Response Fund of the World Museum Fund
- On May 13 in New York, artists donate works during Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale
- Yoshimoto Nara and Olafur Eliasson donate works for MSF
- Kenny Scharf and Gina Beavers works benefit CORE
- CORE is Sean Penn's nonprofit active in Poland and Romania
Entities
Artists
- Olafur Eliasson
- Yoshimoto Nara
- Kenny Scharf
- Gina Beavers
- Peter Doroshenko
Institutions
- Christie's
- World Monuments Fund
- Médecins Sans Frontières
- CORE
- Dallas Contemporary
- World Museum Fund
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- New York
- Ukraine
- Poland
- Romania
- Venice