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| Untitled, a work by Martin Boyce which was sold at auction in London yesterday |
The Ash to Art auction
at Christies which saw 25 of the world’s leading international artists use remains
from the fire at the Glasgow School of Art to create original works of art has
raised a grand total of £706,438, including buyer’s premium, with almost £570,000
going to the campaign.
at Christies which saw 25 of the world’s leading international artists use remains
from the fire at the Glasgow School of Art to create original works of art has
raised a grand total of £706,438, including buyer’s premium, with almost £570,000
going to the campaign.
The
piece that brought in the most money was Jenny Saville’s charcoal on canvas called
“Ashes” which went for £269,000.
piece that brought in the most money was Jenny Saville’s charcoal on canvas called
“Ashes” which went for £269,000.
Images: Works by Alison Watt, Douglas Gordon, Nathan Coley and Jim Lambie were among the pieces sold at the auction
The
Ash to Art idea was created by J. Walter Thompson London for the Glasgow School
of Art.
Ash to Art idea was created by J. Walter Thompson London for the Glasgow School
of Art.
Professor
Tom Inns, GSA Director, said: “We are delighted by the response to the
auction. We would like to thank J. Walter Thompson London for coming up with
the idea and bringing it to such a successful fruition. Above all our thanks go
to the artists who so generously supported The Glasgow School of Art by making
these very special artworks. This brings the sum raised to £19M for the
Mackintosh Campus Appeal and will help us with the ongoing restoration of the
Mackintosh Building.”
Tom Inns, GSA Director, said: “We are delighted by the response to the
auction. We would like to thank J. Walter Thompson London for coming up with
the idea and bringing it to such a successful fruition. Above all our thanks go
to the artists who so generously supported The Glasgow School of Art by making
these very special artworks. This brings the sum raised to £19M for the
Mackintosh Campus Appeal and will help us with the ongoing restoration of the
Mackintosh Building.”
Alan Horn, Director of The Mackintosh Campus Appeal,
said: “The auction result was
wonderful and a testament to the hard work and effort put in by all of the
artists and the partners. The Trustees of the Appeal are delighted and wish to
thank all of those involved and all of those who purchased the pieces at
auction.
said: “The auction result was
wonderful and a testament to the hard work and effort put in by all of the
artists and the partners. The Trustees of the Appeal are delighted and wish to
thank all of those involved and all of those who purchased the pieces at
auction.
“The
Ash to Art project has been an extraordinarily apt way of raising funds towards
our £32m target, and the success of this project, both financially and in
profile for the Appeal has exceeded our expectations. It has been such a
pleasure working with JWT London and Christie’s.”
Ash to Art project has been an extraordinarily apt way of raising funds towards
our £32m target, and the success of this project, both financially and in
profile for the Appeal has exceeded our expectations. It has been such a
pleasure working with JWT London and Christie’s.”
The auction took place at Christies as part of its Post-War and Contemporary
Art Day Sale.
Artists
chosen by J. Walter Thompson London with support from The Glasgow School of Art
include nine Turner Prize winners, three of whom are GSA graduates. They work in a variety of different media
and together have created a distinctive body of work, reflecting the
international importance and influence of the Mackintosh Building on those who
studied there and further afield.
chosen by J. Walter Thompson London with support from The Glasgow School of Art
include nine Turner Prize winners, three of whom are GSA graduates. They work in a variety of different media
and together have created a distinctive body of work, reflecting the
international importance and influence of the Mackintosh Building on those who
studied there and further afield.
For further information contact:
Lesley
Booth,
07799414474
press@gsa.ac.uk
Booth,
07799414474
press@gsa.ac.uk
@GSofAMedia
Notes to Editors:
About
J. Walter Thompson London
J. Walter Thompson London
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businesses. The agency offers creative expertise across all channels,
delivering creative, insight-led and integrated branded content.
J. Walter Thompson London is part of a
global network which, with more than 200 offices in over 90 countries,
consistently ranks among the top agency networks in the world and continues a
dominant presence in the industry by staying on the leading edge. For more
information, please visit http://www.jwt.co.uk and follow us @JWT_London.
global network which, with more than 200 offices in over 90 countries,
consistently ranks among the top agency networks in the world and continues a
dominant presence in the industry by staying on the leading edge. For more
information, please visit http://www.jwt.co.uk and follow us @JWT_London.
About Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow
School of Art (GSA) was founded in 1845 as one of the first Government Schools
of Design, as a centre of creativity promoting good design for the
manufacturing industries of Glasgow. However, the School’s lineage can be
traced to 1753 when Robert Foulis established a school of art and design in
Glasgow, which was described as the single most influential factor in the
development of eighteenth-century Scottish Art. Today, The GSA is
internationally recognised as one of Europe’s leading university-level
institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Our studio-based approach to
research and teaching brings disciplines together to explore problems in new
ways to find innovative solutions. The studio creates the environment for
inter-disciplinary working, peer learning, critical inquiry, experimentation
and prototyping, helping to addressing many of the great challenges confronting
society and contemporary business.
School of Art (GSA) was founded in 1845 as one of the first Government Schools
of Design, as a centre of creativity promoting good design for the
manufacturing industries of Glasgow. However, the School’s lineage can be
traced to 1753 when Robert Foulis established a school of art and design in
Glasgow, which was described as the single most influential factor in the
development of eighteenth-century Scottish Art. Today, The GSA is
internationally recognised as one of Europe’s leading university-level
institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Our studio-based approach to
research and teaching brings disciplines together to explore problems in new
ways to find innovative solutions. The studio creates the environment for
inter-disciplinary working, peer learning, critical inquiry, experimentation
and prototyping, helping to addressing many of the great challenges confronting
society and contemporary business.
The
restoration of the west wing of the Mackintosh Building and simultaneous
upgrading of the east wing are part of a major £80m development of the GSA’s
Garnethill campus. It also includes the purchase and conversion of the former
Stow College building and site. The project will see the Mackintosh Building
returning as a home for all first year students, and the Stow Building will
bring together all the different specialisms of the School of Fine Art in one
building. The project is being supported by the £32M Mackintosh Campus Appeal,
£18M of which has been raised to date.
restoration of the west wing of the Mackintosh Building and simultaneous
upgrading of the east wing are part of a major £80m development of the GSA’s
Garnethill campus. It also includes the purchase and conversion of the former
Stow College building and site. The project will see the Mackintosh Building
returning as a home for all first year students, and the Stow Building will
bring together all the different specialisms of the School of Fine Art in one
building. The project is being supported by the £32M Mackintosh Campus Appeal,
£18M of which has been raised to date.