An exhibition and auction curated in aid of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, November 2009

October 29, 2009

Possible Bodies 1, 2008, Archival Fuji Crystal print, 32 x 24 inches, Edition of 7, 2 APs.

Dear friends,

Greetings! I hope this finds you enjoying the beauty of fall!

There is a compelling upcoming event which I want to share with you. The attached artwork, has been donated to the annual Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture fundraising event, which includes work by many exciting emerging and established artists. The auction is one of the Medical Foundation’s most important annual fundraisers and takes place in a few weeks on November 20th.The Medical Foundation is the only organization in the UK dedicated solely to the treatment of torture survivors, hence it provides necessary medical consultation, psychological treatment, support and practical help, as well as critical advocacy work which strives to ensure that the UK honors its international obligations towards survivors of torture, asylum seekers and refugees. If you are currently in a position to consider giving to this wonderful organization, I would like to invite you to attend the auction and exhibition, either in person or in spirit!

Please click here to view the works to be exhibited and to place your bid online, in the case that you are unable to attend the auction but would like to acquire a work. If you would like to attend the event, all the better! Please find all the details below.

Many thanks for your consideration and support!

With love, gratitude and blessings for the season ahead,

Lia

An exhibition and auction curated in aid of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture

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Sir Peter Blake / Michael Craig-Martin / Dexter Dalwood / Ian Davenport / Jim Dine / Sir Howard Hodgkin / John Hoyland / David Inshaw / Sarah Lucas and Olivier Garbay / Lisa Milroy / David Nash / Cornelia Parker / Paulo Rego / Ralph Steadman / Mark Titchner / Gavin Turk

Johan Andersson / Claire Burbridge / Antony Crossfield / Hilary Ellis / Rebecca Glover / Andy Harper / Monroe Hodder / Sue Hotchkis / Yun-Kyung Jeong / Ross Jones / Suzann Kundi / Richard Leoroyd / Tim Phillips / Debra Scacco / Luke Stones / Jane Ward / David Wightman / Eugene Wood

Sean Alexander / Axel Antas / Grace Aza-Selinger / Franko B / Sohalia Baluch / Jonathon Boast / Derren Brown / Tereza Buskova / Luke Caulfield / Lia Chavez / Peter Clark / Hannah Collins / Pip Dickens / Richard Ducker / Anabell Emson / Lis Fields / Laura Oldfield Ford / Gotz Fusser / Carin Gruda / Celia Hempton / Ghislaine Howard / Rebecca Jewell / Sue Kennington / Cathy Lomax / Susan Meiselas / Hal Messel / Whitney McVeigh / Anja Niemi / Marilene Oliver / Henrijs Preiss / Liz Rideal / Sophie Ryder / Stuart Semple / Alli Sharma / Kate Street / Jason Smith / Nicola Taylor

SUMARRIA LUNN presents an exhibition in association with the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (MF), and with the support of Sotheby’s, showcasing some of the most notable figures in the modern and contemporary art scene. The show will have over 70 pieces of exceptional artwork, including works by Paula Rego, Sarah Lucas, Howard Hodgkin and Michael Craig-Martin.

Does all art share a link with its creative sibling literature? An artwork cannot help but provide to some extent a record of the process of its creation, of the artist’s state of mind, and of the wider context of his or her time. These elements are what we might associate with non fiction- factual accounts of process, contemporary culture and events. Conversely artistic intention is a subjective phenomenon, one that we can associate with fiction. The proportionate mixture of these kinds of narrative vary greatly from one artwork to the next, but what can be said with some assurance is that unlike literature these stories must be discovered and explored; they are not as immediately obvious and definite as in text. Whether incidental, intentional or both, it is the stories the artworks tell that unify them.

This exhibition brings together a diverse collection of work from a wide range of artists. In curating this show we are proud to support such a worthy cause. The MF, a registered charity established in 1985, is dedicated to the treatment of torture survivors and organised violence. Sadly, torture is a reality in many countries around the world, and survivors will endure lasting effects for the rest of their lives. For those who have been subjected to all the brutality which that entails, fleeing into exile is often the only chance they have to save their lives. The MF is a UK charity that cares for these men, women and children and helps them rebuild their future, providing them with the specialist care they desperately need. The MF offers medical consultation, examination and forensic documentation of injuries, psychological treatment and support, and practical help. Central to the charity’s vision are its efforts to educate the public and decision makers about torture and its consequences, while advocacy work strives to ensure that the UK honours its international obligations towards survivors of torture.

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Exhibition in aid of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture

Private view: Wednesday 4th November / 6 – 9pm / at John McAslan + Partners, 7-9 William Road, Euston, London, NW1 3ER

Exhibition: at John McAslan + Partners / 5th – 17th November / 10am – 6pm (Mon to Fri)

Exhibition continues: The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4BS / 19th November 9am – 9pm / 20th November 9am – 5pm

The Auction Night

Date: Friday 20th November
Time: Drinks and canapes from 6pm
Venue: The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London

RSVP here.

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