Christie's Green Auction - Bid to Save the Earth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 24, 2010

A BID TO SAVE THE EARTH AUCTION
SILENT AUCTION: APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2010
LIVE AUCTION: EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 2010
Please visit www.ABidtoSavetheEarth.org for more information.

Artist Community Makes Bid to Save The Earth at Christie's Green Auction Scheduled For April 22, 2010 at Rockefeller Center

Highlights to Include Works By Condo, Eliasson, Fanzhi, Gupta, Hirst, Holzer, Kosuth, Sachs, Scharf and Tyson Among Others

Event to be co-chaired by Susan and David Rockefeller

New York/London/Hong Kong — 24 February, 2010 — Art and nature are unique in their power to elevate the human spirit. It should be no surprise that many of the world's leading artists are making "A Bid to Save the Earth" by contributing works to the Green Auction, which will be held at Christie's New York on April 22nd, 2010.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Christie's, the world's leading art business, is convening an unprecedented group of major figures from the art, philanthropy, finance, fashion and entertainment worlds to advocate for the Earth, our one and only home.

"Science and art are the most powerful forces in the world for changing perception and behavior. It's a game changer to have the world's most significant artists coming together in support of these leading environmental NGO's," said Susan Cohn Rockefeller. "This is the kind of collective action that will help us meet the tremendous challenges our Earth faces."

This global initiative benefits four highly respected and effective environmental not-for-profits: Oceana, Central Park Conservancy, Natural Resources Defense Council and Conservation International. Christie's will waive all fees and commissions, so that the entirety of the proceeds raised can be used to advocate for the environment by these four leading organizations. The four groups have earned a top four-star rating by Charity Navigator, the not-for-profit rating agency.

The four NGO's benefiting from the auction operate around the world, advocating on all seven continents. This international reach is mirrored by the origins of the artists contributing works to the auction, including Denmark's Olafur Eliasson, Turner Prize winning British artists Damien Hirst and Keith Tyson, China's Zeng Fanzhi and India's Subodh Gupta. Regardless of their geographic home, the artists involved in the Green Auction are some of the most significant working today. Their involvement highlights the scale of the environmental challenge facing the planet and the commitment of so many ready to meet that challenge.

Many of the artists contributing works draw inspiration from the beauty and fragility of the natural world, from the lush landscapes of Wolf Khan to the intricate marine-inspired designs of Michele Oka Doner and the work of earth artist Alan Sonfist. Maya Lin, perhaps best known for designing the Vietnam War memorial in Washington, DC, is contributing In the Land of Milk and Honey, a sculpture in cardboard that challenges accepted notions of what constitutes a "natural" landscape. American artists George Condo and Jenny Holzer will also be donating works to help raise the awareness of this socially and culturally relevant global event.

Keith Tyson, winner of the 2002 Turner Award, is donating Cloud Choreography. "What I do — what any artist does — is transform materials to give them a voice," said Keith Tyson. "Collectively these artworks will give voice to the disturbing transformations Earth is undergoing, and to the positive change we can effect when we work together."

The Green Auction is hardly limited to artists typically associated with the natural world. From Dale Chihuly's fanciful blown glass to the conceptual art of Joseph Kosuth to David LaChapelle's hyper-colored, irony-laden celebrity portraits, the breadth of styles on the auction block underscore the diverse strategies that will be needed to resolve the critical environmental challenges of our generation.

One-of-a-kind experiences, such as a falconry lesson with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. or a culinary outing with Alice Waters, and high fashion items from Ermenegildo Zegna, Bulgari, Duncan Quinn and others, will also be available for auction.

The live auction will be available globally via Christie's LIVE™ (www.christies.com) and conducted by acclaimed auctioneer Christopher Burge. The accompanying silent auction, powered by Charitybuzz, will also include important photographic works, paintings, and sculpture starting at very accessible price points. The Green Auction offers something for every art lover and enthusiast of nature.

Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors (DBCCA) is the lead sponsor of Christie's Green Auction: A Bid to Save Earth. Leaders in the business community, DBCCA introduced its Carbon Counter at New York City's Madison Square Garden in June 2009. The Carbon Counter in intended to raise awareness about climate change by displaying the running total amount of long-lived greenhouse gasses in the earth's atmosphere, measured in metric tons. Information on the Carbon Counter and a downloadable widget are available at http://www.dbcca.com/dbcca/EN/.

Christie's Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth is also honored to be recognized by Antiques are Green.

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Contacts:

• Toby Usnik, New York +1.212.636.2680 tusnik@christies.com
• Milena Sales, New York +1.212.636.2680 msales@christies.com
• Alexandra Buxton, London +44.20.7389.2117 abuxton@christies.com
• Yvonne So, Hong Kong +852.29.78.99.19 yso@christies.com
• Jenny Powers, NRDC +1.212.727.4566 jpowers@nrdc.org
• Juliana Stein, Oceana +1.202.467.1906 jstein@oceana.org
• Scott Johnson, CPC +1.212.310.6641 sjohnson@centralparknyc.org
• Trevor Fitzgibbon, CI +1.202.406.0646 trevor@fitzgibbonmedia.com
• Hilary Smith, NBC Universal +1.212.664.2617 hilary.smith@nbcuni.com
• Glenda Luft +1800.577.8809 gluft@Charitybuzz.com
• Dawn Brown +1212.450.8699 dbrown@barneys.com
• Mayura Hooper, Deutsche Bank +1.212.250.5536 mayura.hooper@db.com

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Christie's Green Auction: Bid to Save the Earth Press Conference - Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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April 8, 2010: Christie's Star-Studded Green Auction Unveiled Online On April 8th

March 29, 2010: Fashion Leaders Make Bid to Save the Earth at Christie’s Inaugural Green Auction

March 16, 2010: Celebrities Come Out in Force to Make "A Bid to Save the Earth" on Earth Day, April 22

February 3, 2010: Christie's Announces the 2010 Inaugural Green Auction to Benefit the Environment: "A Bid to Save the Earth"

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In the Press

• May 4, 2010

  The Huffington Post: All That Glitters Is Green: First-Ever Christie's Green Auction

• April 22-23, 2010

  Television:

  NewsWorld-TV (CBC): Canada National
Power & Politics

  KUTV-SLC (CBS) — Salt Lake City, UT:
2News This Morning

  Al Arabiya TV (English)

  Bloomberg TV:
Street Smart With Carol Massar and Matt Miller

  MSNBC:
Andrea Mitchell Reports

  
  

  Print:

  WWD: Christie's Auction Proves Green is the New Black

  Reuters: Green Auction nets $2 million for environment

  USA Today: Wanna hang with Hugh Jackman? Green Auction offers big-ticket items

  New York Post: Earth Day bidders spend big to save the planet

  1010 WINS: Christie's 'Green Auction' Raises $1.4 Million for Four Environmental Groups

  AFP: Stars shine spotlight on the planet for Earth Day

  The Epoch Times: Christie's Holds Earth Day Auction

  The Business Insider: Christie's Auctions Off Adventures With The Rich And Famous

  WorldGolf.com: Win a golf date with Bill Clinton, help save the environment

  Paul Fraser Collectibles: Damien Hirst brings $92,000 in Christie's bid to save the Earth

  The Daily Mail: Salma Hayek lets her £3,750 show-stealing boots do the talking

  
  

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• April 22, 2010

  The Huffington Post: Make a Bid to Save the Earth

• April 21, 2010

  Reuters India: Green Auction to mark 40th anniversary of Earth Day
  Bloomberg.com: Salma Hayek, Hirst Heart Grace Auction to Aid Green Nonprofits

• April 20, 2010

  Media Bistro: Christie's Goes Green with Earth Day Auction

• April 16, 2010

  Citybuzz: Christie’s Goes Green for Earth Day Auction April 22

• April 15, 2010

  L.A. Times: Top fashion designers donate merch and 'dream' experiences to Earth Day auction
  

• April 14, 2010

  i-D magazine: Twitter post
  Style.com: Stella Does His ‘N’ Hers
  Grub Street New York: Batali Kills a Dove for Neil Patrick Harris, Will Show You the Greenmarket
  Emirates Business 24/7: Artists and stars rally to save the planet [No link available, PDF on request]
  Green for Good: Christies's star-studded green auction unveiled online
  CSRwire: Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth
  NBC New York: Stella McCartney, Vera Wang, Giorgio Armani and More Auction for Earth Day

• April 11, 2010

  How to Spend It (Financial Times): Christie's launches A Bid to Save the Earth

• April 9, 2010

  NBC New York's fashion blog The Thread: Stella McCartney, Vera Wang, Giorgio Armani and More Auction for Earth Day
  Fashion Indie: Stella McCartney, Vera Wang, Missoni and Armani Team Up to Save Earth
  AOL Stylist: Stella McCartney, Giorgio Armani, and Vera Wang Donate Eco-Friendly Fashion Experiences for Earth Day Auction
  Fashionista: Don’t Want a Week With Anna? How About a Suit From Stella? A Dress From Vera?
  Green for Good: Christies's star-studded green auction unveiled online

• April 6, 2010

  The Discerning Brute: "Rape of Africa" in "A Bid to Save the Earth"

• April 8, 2010

  Und wir haben die Nachricht bei Facebok gepostet
  Tonic: Going, Going... Green!
  American Way: Earth Day Turns 40

• April 1-4, 2010

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• April 1, 2010

  Humanitarian News: Christie's offers celebrity auctions for Earth Day
  Greener Venues Blog: Christie's offers celebrity auctions for Earth Day

• March 31

  The Huffington Post: A Bid to Save the Earth
  WWD: Designers Pitch In for Earth Day Auction

• March 29

  The Huffington Post: Eco Fashion Pushes the Boundaries in CocoEco Magazine's Stephen Jones Nature Project

• March 28

  Independent — London: The halo effect: Who are the real philanthropists — celebrities or the megarich?

• March 25

  ID Magazine: Christie's Green Auction
  Look to the Stars: Charitybuzz Launches A Bid To Save The Earth

• March 23

  Zink Magazine: Be the Change — Christie's Auction House Reminds Us That a Little Bit Goes a Long Way.

  Meltwater News: Mingling for charity

  Some Hollywood superstars put their egos on parade to save the planet on Earth Day yesterday.

  According to Christie's Green Auction, a group of Hollywood celebrities agreed to lend their star power to raise funds for its "A Bid to Save the Earth" campaign next month.

  We think it's more the other way around; the event seems to help massage their massive egos.

  Still, we are deeply touched by Hollywood's kindness. David Duchovny is auctioning the chance to have lunch with him on the set of Californication, Hugh Jackman is auctioning off the chance to spend the day on the set of Reel Steel with him this summer, while Sigourney Weaver will let the successful bidder accompany her to a private screening of Avatar.

• March 22

  Kurv Magazine: Christie's, A Bid to Save the Earth, Rockefeller Centre, April 22 2010
  Hollywood Oubreak: Celebrities Rally for Earth Day 2010 Green Auction

• February 5

  Reuters: Red hot art going green at charity auction

• February 3, 2010

  Press Release: Christie's Announces the 2010 Inagural Green Auction