An auction of artworks in Dubai, which included pieces from Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Nelson Mandela, has raised €8.2 million for charity.
The event, held at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah hotel on April 24, saw art-loving philanthropists dig deep into their pockets to support the 100 Million Meals campaign.
The initiative is the biggest food drive in the MENA region and, as its name suggests, aims to provide 100 million meals for disadvantaged individuals and families in 20 different countries.
The auction was streamed live online and bidding was also carried out remotely.
As well as works from legendary artists pieces from iconic individuals not best known for their artistry were featured in the action.
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British-Indian artist Sacha Jafri addressing the bidders (Photos/Neeraj Murali)
Bidders looking at art at the auction.
Mona Kattan, Sacha Jafri, Sima Ved were among those who put their money where their heart is to help provide meals to the needy as part of the ‘100 Million Meals’ Live charity art auction.
The ‘100 Million Meals’ Live charity art auction held in Dubai on Saturday demonstrated the extraordinary level at which the art world can contribute to charitable causes. The charity auction recorded a sell-out of all valuable items, raising over Dh36.67 million, which will help provide 36,673,000 meals to the needy in 20 countries throughout the holy month of Ramadan.