A number of contemporary creatives are producing charitable art in support of individuals who are affected by the global refugee crisis.
Not only are the works infused with the relevant symbology but the tools that are used to produce them are also quite closely tied to the issue at hand. The artists made use of pencils and crayons that originated from 'Jungle' — a demolished refugee camp that was located in Calais, France.
The charitable art exhibit — which features works from notable names like Anish Kapoor, is set to debut in London's Cork Street Galleries between March 20th and March 31st. Thereafter, the contemporary works will be placed for auction. Ninety percent of proceeds from the charitable art initiative will be donated equally to The Worldwide Tribe, The Lotus Flower, RefuAid, and Refugee Community Kitchen.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Charitable Art
- Artists are utilizing their talent to produce works of charitable art that support individuals affected by the global refugee crisis.
- Refugee Crisis Awareness
- By creating art that is heavily infused with relevant symbolic references, artists are raising awareness about the global refugee crisis.
- Sustainable Art Materials
- Artists are incorporating sustainable materials in their charitable works such as pencils and crayons sourced from demolished refugee camps in an effort to bring attention to issues surrounding environmentally conscious art production.
Where This Applies
- Art and Culture
- The art industry can take advantage of the growing trend of charitable art and offer their platforms as venues for such events, while also helping to raise awareness about current social issues.
- Non-profits and Charities
- Social advocate groups like The Worldwide Tribe, The Lotus Flower, RefuAid and Refugee Community Kitchen have benefited greatly from the proceeds generated by charitable art initiatives.
- Private Art Collectors
- Art collectors may want to consider investing in charitable art as a way to contribute to social advocacy and make a positive impact in society.
