On 4th November 2020, The Big Art Auction in Aid of The Big issue will auction a bespoke series of Stratocaster guitars customized by artists including musican actor and artist Goldie, contemporary artist Gavin Turk, Sex Pistols cover album artist Jamie Reid and iconic street artist Vhils. They will also release a range of limited edition and exclusive artworks including lithographs, paintings, prints and sculpture featuring new works from artist Adam Neate and Radiohead cover artist and writer, Stanley Donwood.

 

Proceeds from the event will go to supporting The Big Issue, a social enterprise creating and offering self-help and sustainable business solutions. It exists to offer homeless people, or individuals at risk of homelessness, the opportunity to earn a legitimate income

Adam Neate commented, “I have a history suffering from psychosis and have been so lucky to have the support of my family and doctors to help me through the hard times. I know how easy it is for someone with mental health problems but without the support to end up on the streets.” 

Full list of Artists: Gavin Turk, Vhils, Conrad Shawcross, Joe Rush, Lauren Baker, Jamie Reid, Adam Neate, Bran Symondson, Joana Vasconcelos, Goldie, Gary Stranger, Hayden Kays, Rugman, Stanley Donwood ,Unskilled Worke,r Bill Jacklin, Cathie Pilkington, Eileen Cooper, Paul Huxley, Stephen Farthing and Vanessa Jackson 

The Big Art Auction is a collaboration between The Big Issue Group and Creative Giants and was made possible by a donation of iconic Stratocaster guitars from Fender.

Registration is on now and closes at midnight on Tuesday 3 November.  Visit  https://theauctioncollective.com/auctions/the-big-art-auction/ to register and to see a full list of auction lots. Editions will be available via The Big Issue’s ethical social-trading platform ‘The Big Issue Shop’