Yinka Shonibare CBE donates work to campaign auction The Felix Project, London
'Unstructured Icons - Aristocrat I' by Yinka Shonibare CBE is one of several works donated to a campaign auction held by Sotheby’s to support those facing food poverty as a result of the COVID-19 crisis (Lots 880-887). These works, donated by British artists including Anish Kapoor, Tracey Emin and Bridget Riley, are being sold to raise funds for a new community kitchen in London as part of the Evening Standard's 'Food for London Now' and The Independent's 'Help the Hungry. (This link opens in a new tab).' campaigns, in partnership with The Felix Project.
Sotheby’s senior director Oliver Barker said: “We are grateful to the artists who have generously contributed their works and we’re looking forward to channelling part of the excitement of our major sales in London this month into a cause which will provide food and comfort to the capital’s most vulnerable.”