Art for a Cause: Sound & Vision Exhibition - London
ASMALLWORLD invites you to join host Veronica Blake for a fantastic and exclusive experience at the "Sound & Vision" art exhibition, held at 180 Studios in collaboration with War Child UK and Art on a Postcard, on Thursday, 26th September.
Members and Guests will be able to meet participating artists like Harland Miller and George Underwood, a lifelong friend of David Bowie, as well as engage with War Child staff to learn more about their impactful work with children in war zones.
The exhibition, titled "Sound & Vision," features 38 leading contemporary artists each responding to the iconic David Bowie lyric, "We Like Dancing and We Look Divine." In addition to viewing the art, members have the opportunity to bid on these unique pieces in an online auction running from 17th September to 1st October 2024. Your participation not only supports a vital cause but also gives you the chance to win a major jackpot, depending on the artist's work you bid on.
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Presented by War Child and curated by Art on a Postcard, Sound & Vision is a brand-new annual exhibition and auction raising money to support children living through conflict.
Each year, leading artists will respond to one iconic song lyric, and for its first edition, 33 artists have responded to the David Bowie lyric, "We Like Dancing and We Look Divine," from his anthem Rebel Rebel.
Bowie used his creativity to support War Child throughout his career. In 1994, Bowie, Brian Eno, and Athena Eno curated Little Pieces from Big Stars, an innovative exhibition raising funds for War Child. Thirty years on, Little Pieces from Big Stars inspires this exciting new initiative from War Child and Art On A Postcard – kickstarting Sound & Vision.
2024 also marks the 50th anniversary of Diamond Dogs, the album featuring the iconic track. Curated by Gemma Peppé, founder of Art on a Postcard, Sound & Vision includes art by George Underwood, a lifelong friend of Bowie renowned for his work on Bowie's legendary album covers like Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust, among others.
The online auction will take place from 17 September to 1 October, with a chance to see the works in person at an exhibition hosted by 180 Studios on 26 to 27 September.
All money raised from the auction will help War Child deliver its vital work in 14 countries worldwide.
War Child protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children living in war zones. War Child provide vital support to children and their families in 14 countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America including in active conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza. The charity responds to emergency crisis situations with immediate aid, keeps children safe, and helps them through their trauma. War Child understand children’s needs and respect their rights.
Sound & Vision will be exhibited at Ruin Space, 180 Studios 26-27 September and the auction will run from 17 September – 1 October via The Auction Collective. This exhibition presents a much-needed opportunity to raise awareness and crucial funds for the children most affected by conflict.
Curator Gemma Peppé comments “the artists' response to the Bowie theme has been overwhelming, with many creating new work for War Child UK. It's heartening to see so many people show their support and use their talent to raise funds for this excellent cause.”
War Child UK comment “for 30 years, War Child has been working with the music industry to make remarkable things happen. Sound & Vision comes as the charity's latest wave of work across the creative industries as well as music to raise money to bring vital support to children suffering the brutal effects of war.”
War Child **UK and Art on a Postcard announce Sound & Vision, a new and innovative fundraising exhibition in partnership with** 180 Studios featuring **33 leading artists responding to one iconic David Bowie lyric - We Like Dancing and We Look Divine.**
The lyric is taken from Rebel Rebel. 2024 also marks the 50th anniversary of Diamond Dogs, the album the iconic anthem featured on.
George Underwood, the artist behind era-defining Bowie album covers like Hunky Dory and_Ziggy Stardust_, as well as the first T. Rex album cover, has created new work for the exhibition. George and Bowie met at school, where they started a band. However, their musical partnership became short-lived when George punched David in a fight over a girl. Decades later, David was so moved by the angel sculptures George started making after the death of late Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson in 1993, he was quoted as saying “God, they made me cry!” George remained a lifelong friend of Bowie.
War Child is driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war. Using 30 years of experience and proven methodologies, War Child aims to reach children as quickly as possible when conflict breaks out and stays long after the cameras have gone to support them through their recovery. War Child works with local communities and governments to help protect and educate children, and support them to heal and learn, for a safer, brighter future. Because one child caught up in conflict is one child too many.
War Child understands children’s needs, respects and stands up for their rights, and puts them at the centre of everything it does. War Child boldly campaigns on the root causes of conflict and helps to amplify children’s voices, so that it can advocate for change on the issues that matter to them.
Together with its partners, War Child delivers vital work in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Every day, its local teams are in communities and refugee camps creating safe spaces for children to play, learn, and access psychological support. War Child also specialises in responding rapidly to emergency crisis situations as they happen, offering immediate and critical aid impartially to keep children safe and help them through their trauma.
War Child UK is a member of the War Child Alliance, a global foundation made up of five fundraising offices and 14 programme offices. Registered charity number: 1071659
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ABOUT 180 STRAND
180 Strand is the heart of London's creative community, an iconic Brutalist building that has been transformed into a cultural centre. At its core is 180 Studios, a network of production and exhibition spaces that supports emerging talent and provides a platform for creative growth.
Art on a Postcard (AOAP) raises money for The Hepatitis C Trust and its campaign to eliminate hepatitis C in the UK by the year 2030. In 2014 Art on a Postcard was intended to be a one-off secret postcard auction, but it went so well that it spawned a small industry. Artists and photographers who have taken part in their auctions include Damien Hirst, Gavin Turk, Marc Quinn, Gilbert and George, Peter Blake RA, Hurvin Anderson, Grayson Perry RA, Larry Clark, Martin Parr, Michael Craig Martin RA, Chantal Joffe RA, Joan Snyder, Claudette Johnson, Mali Morris RA, Genieve Figgis, Vanessa Jackson RA, Rebecca Salter RA, Anne Desmet RA, Catherine Opie, Wolfgang Tillmans, Paula Rego, Julian Opie, Hassan Hajajj, Cecily Brown, Harland Miller, Marina Abramović, Florine Démosthène, Lubaina Himid and Jeremy Deller.
Almost a decade later, AOAP has several outstanding events under their belts including partnerships with The Other Art Fair and Photo London and annual outings with Art Car Boot Fair. Their work has also won awards for innovative fundraising initiatives and they have expanded their efforts to support additional charities such as War Child UK and Choose Love. In addition to the annual auctions AOAP have a print shop which includes a catalogue of contemporary art prints and a number of sell out print editions including Hate’s Outta Date by Harland Miller.
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Alice Wilson
Andrew Hart
Aysha Nagieva
Caroline Wong
Charlie Stein
Cheri Smith
Elizabeth Abel
Eric Cruikshank
Fa Razavi
Florence Reekie
George Underwood
Harland Miller
Ioana Baltan
Ishbel Myerscough
Joe Machine
Jonathan Schofield
Joseph Dupré
Julia Soboleva
Katy Stubbs
Leo Costelloe
Lily Macrae
Marie Elisabeth Merlin
Micheal Rackowitz
Monika Marchewka
Noelia Towers
Nick Smith
Nick Grindrod
Patrick Hughes
Peter Messer
Sam Drake
Sol Golden Sato
Stuart Semple
Theo Gorst
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