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We are delighted to present 24 auction lots, generously donated by celebrated artists from around the world with 100 per cent of proceeds going to Blue Marine Foundation’s conservation work.
The crisis facing our oceans
Around the world, our oceans are in danger like never before. A triple menace of biodiversity loss, habitat destruction and climate change threaten the health of the ocean – on which all life on earth depends.
In the United Kingdom, most marine protected areas are still open to bottom trawling – a destructive fishing practice that catches species indiscriminately; destroying seafloor habitats and disturbing the seabed itself – releasing the carbon stored back into our oceans. Overfishing is rife and catch limits set well above scientific advice threaten the UK’s ocean inhabitants.
In the Mediterranean, overfishing and coastal development endangers the rich biodiversity and ecology that has sustained life for thousands of years. Similarly, in the Maldives, excessive tourism, coastal developments and environmental exploitation degrade the country’s reefs and “blue carbon habitats” such as seagrass and mangroves.
Without protection, governmental lobbying and science-led recommendations, habitats that have nourished civilisations, nurtured cultures, and been the cradle for countless artistic movements, are facing the abyss.
Blue Marine Foundation’s mission
Blue Marine is a UK charity with a global impact in promoting the protection, regeneration and sustainable use of our planet’s ocean, and it is committed to supporting the UN’s Global Framework goal of “30×30” – protecting 30 per cent of the world’s oceans by 2030.
By harnessing the power of art to transcend language and culture, Blue Marine is raising funds through the Blue: Art for the Ocean Auction.
Blue Art for the Ocean Auction
Through partnerships with artists around the world, the Blue: Art for the Ocean Auction will highlight the current state of our oceans and leverage international support to create lasting change. In collaboration with Christie’s of London, the auction will take place during October’s Frieze (9th-13th), London, with proceeds going directly to initiatives that prevent the destruction of our seas.
One of the first artists to get involved is the celebrated Serbian conceptual and performance artist, Marina Abramović, who has created a unique multimedia piece for the auction. Known for her immersive work that challenges beliefs and rouses emotions, Abramović paved the way for the acceptance of performance art in museums and made history as the first female artist to host a major solo exhibition in the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 2023.
Marina’s artwork for the Blue: Art for the Ocean Auction will be available as a limited edition photograph that shines a light on the need to protect the ocean, and will raise funds critical for the preservation of marine habitats around the globe.
Join us in supporting this important cause. Together, we can make a lasting impact and difference in ensuring the health of our oceans for future generations.
Artists involved
- Marina Abramović
- Josef Albers
- Anni Albers
- Helen Beard
- Lydia Blakeley
- Bouke De Vries
- Peter Doig
- Jamie Hawkesworth
- Alastair Mackie
- Paul McCarthy
- Yoshitomo Nara
- Kenny Scharf
- Alexander Tinei
- Jonathan Wateridge
- Ai WeiweiSign up for more informationStay informed about the Blue: Art for the Ocean Auction and receive updates on auction lots, featured artists, and event details. Sign up now to get all the latest information delivered directly to your inbox.By signing up here, you agree to receive communications from Blue Marine Foundation about the Blue: Art for the Ocean Auction and other related events.
