Christie's to host first 'green auction'
World-renowned auction house Christie's is to host its first 'green auction' later this year, it has been revealed. Set to take place on April 22nd, the event will host a number of works by reputed artists such as Keith Tyson, Subodh Gupta, and Olafur Eliasson, as well as special celebrity offers, such as a day on set with Hugh Jackman.
The auction coincides with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and has been billed as "A Bid to Save the Earth". It will take place at the Rockefeller Center in New York.
Christie's said: "Top collectors on the Host Committee include a who's who of philanthropists, artists, environmentalists, and media from all over the world.
"Christie's is serving as the global catalyst in bringing all of these vibrant communities together to benefit one end: the environment."
All fees and commissions will be waived by the auction house, with monies split between four environmental non-governmental organisations.
