Contemporary art exhibition and auction to raise cash for people with cancer

An early portrait of Kate Moss, computer art by Ringo Starr and the chance to appear in one of Alison Jackson’s photos are amongst the amazing works by the UK’s most acclaimed contemporary artists that are up for grabs at the seventh annual Macmillan De’Longhi Art Auction.

The event takes place over four days with a programme encompassing several supplementary events that kick-off at the prestigious Royal College of Art on Thursday 19^th September.

Rankin, Mary McCartney, The Chapman Brothers, Jonathan Yeoand Turner Prize winner Tomma Abts, have also donated their work to the event. People can view and bid on the stunning collection from 20^th- 22nd September, before the live auction at a private VIP champagne and canapé reception on Monday 23^rd September.

The annual event, sponsored by premium Italian coffee machine brand, De’Longhi, has already raised over £800,000 since 2007, helping Macmillan to ensure that no one affected by cancer goes through it alone.

The array of artwork on display and up for auction includes a variety of photographs, collages and oil paintings as well as digital prints and linocuts.

When: Art Exhibition: 20th - 22nd September, 10am – 5pm

Art Auction - 23rd September from 7.30pm (Invitation only)

Where: The Royal College of Art, South Kensington, London

What: Three-day public art exhibition, culminating in a private VIP auction

Supplementary events will include a performance by Benjamin Francis Leftwich on Friday 20^th, a reading by Joanna Trollope at 1pm on Saturday 21^st and an appearance by The Exmoor singers, a choir from Kensington at 7pm on Sunday 22^nd September.

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