Big Name Artists Donate Works to Auction Benefitting Gaza
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. The Headlines ART FOR GAZA. A group of 21 artists have donated works to “Seeds of Solidarity,” an art auction supporting medical professionals in Gaza, the Art Newspaper reports. Organized by Health Workers 4 Palestine, the sale will take place on February 1 at The Savoy in London, with proceeds going to the Gaza Medics Solidarity Fund, which provides stipends for doctors, supports mobile clinics, and helps rebuild maternity wards. The auction features work by Antony Gormley, Brian Eno, Mona Hatoum, Lisa Brice, Caroline Walker, Rana Begum, and Hassan Hajjaj. Founded by London-based doctor Omar Abdel-Mannan, Health Workers 4 Palestine aims to offer practical support amid the devastation of Gaza’s healthcare system. Curated by Zayna Al-Saleh, the fundraiser forms part of a wider gala with performances and talks from leading artists and medical professionals. COURTAULD GOES CONTEMPORARY. The Courtauld in London has unveiled plans for two new contemporary art galleries and a reading room at Somerset House, backed by a £10 million ($13.7 million) donation from the Blavatnik …
