Sound & Vision: 17th September - 1st October

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Presented by War Child and curated by Art on a Postcard, Sound & Vision is a brand-new annual exhibition and auction raising money to support children living through conflict.

Each year, leading artists will respond to one iconic song lyric, and for its first edition, 33 artists have responded to the David Bowie lyric, “We Like Dancing and We Look Divine,” from his anthem Rebel Rebel.

Bowie used his creativity to support War Child throughout his career. In 1994, Bowie, Brian Eno, and Athena Eno curated Little Pieces from Big Stars, an innovative exhibition raising funds for War Child. Thirty years on, Little Pieces from Big Stars inspires this exciting new initiative from War Child and Art on a Postcard – kickstarting Sound & Vision.

2024 also marks the 50^th anniversary of Diamond Dogs, the album featuring the iconic track. Curated by Gemma Peppé, founder of Art on a Postcard, Sound & Vision includes art by George Underwood, a lifelong friend of Bowie renowned for his work on Bowie’s legendary album covers like Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust, among others.

Listen to George talk about his artwork and connection to Bowie here:

The online auction will take place from Tuesday 17^th September to Tuesday 1^st October, with a chance to see the works in person at an exhibition hosted by 180 Ruin Space, 180 Strand, Temple, London WC2R 1EA (Surrey Street Entrance) from Thursday 26^th to Friday 27^th September. It is free to visit the exhibition and there is no need to book tickets!

All money raised from this auction will help War Child deliver its vital work in 14 countries worldwide.

Participating Artists

Alice Wilson, Andrew Pierre Hart, Aysha Nagieva, Caroline Wong, Charlie Stein, Cheri Smith, Elizabeth Abel, Eric Cruikshank, Fa Razavi, Florence Reekie, George Underwood, Harland Miller, Ioana Baltan, Ishbel Myerscough, Joe Machine, Jonathan Schofield, Joseph Dupré, Julia Soboleva, Katy Stubbs, Leo Costelloe, Lily Macrae, Marie Elisabeth Merlin, Michael Rakowitz, Monika Marchewka, Nick Grindrod, Nick Smith, Noelia Towers, Patrick Hughes, Peter Messer, Sam Drake, Sol Golden Sato, Stuart Semple, and Theo Gorst.

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