Artists issue a global warning
-06/09/05
Artists including Tracey Emin and Gavin Turk have been invited by Christian Aid to produce work as a vivid reminder of the horrors of world poverty.
The exhibition launches on 12 September 2005 at The Fine Art Society, New Bond Street, London.
Global Warning also features work by Keith Coventry, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, Simon English, Rob and Nick Carter, Dan Macmillan and composer, Michael Nyman.
Individual artists were asked to design a globe, each inspired by one of the internationally agreed targets to reduce global poverty by 2015 ñ set by the United Nations ñ known as the Millennium Development Goals.
The globes, produced by Greaves & Thomas on the Isle of Wight, will be displayed in the New Gallery at The Fine Art Society until 17 September 2005. Along with the artistsí original artwork, they will also be auctioned on Thursday 15 September at The Fine Art Society, with all proceeds going to Christian Aid.
The eight goals – and artists ascribed to them – are:
1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger ñ Tim Noble and Sue Webster
2. Achieve universal primary education ñ Dan Macmillan
3. Promote gender equality and empower women ñ Simon English
4. Reduce child mortality ñ Keith Coventry
5. Improve maternal health ñ Rob and Nick Carter
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases ñ Tracey Emin
7. Ensure environmental sustainability ñ Gavin Turk
8. Develop a global partnership for development ñ Michael Nyman
The Millennium Development Goals set out minimum standards set by the United Nations which, if achieved, campaigners say they have the potential to lift at least 500 million people out of poverty – fewer children would die before reaching their fifth birthday, more children would go to school, fewer people would die from preventable diseases, fewer women would die in childbirth and the lives of millions of people would be improved.
From 14 -16 September world leaders will meet at the United Nations, in New York, to review progress on reaching the goals and commit to actions to ensure that they are achieved by 2015.
Christian Aid spokeswoman Karen Hedges said: ëWe’re really excited about this exhibition and thrilled so many high profile artists are helping us highlight the issues of global poverty. Progress on reaching the goals has been painfully slow – urgent action is needed now if they have any chance of being met. Pressure must be put on governments to fulfil their promises. By working with well respected, socially and politically aware artists, Christian Aid hopes to present the issues in an interesting and accessible way.í
ëThe Fine Art Society is very pleased to be hosting an exhibition of unique artworks in the form of traditionally made globes. Created by some of the top contemporary artists working in Britain today they will help to raise awareness and funds for this worthwhile cause,í says Toby Clarke, Head of Contemporary Art at The Fine Art Society.’
For more information on the Millennium Development Goals, to visit the online gallery, or read interviews from each of the artists visit www.pressureworks.org from 12 September 2005.
Artists issue a global warning
-06/09/05
Artists including Tracey Emin and Gavin Turk have been invited by Christian Aid to produce work as a vivid reminder of the horrors of world poverty.
The exhibition launches on 12 September 2005 at The Fine Art Society, New Bond Street, London.
Global Warning also features work by Keith Coventry, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, Simon English, Rob and Nick Carter, Dan Macmillan and composer, Michael Nyman.
Individual artists were asked to design a globe, each inspired by one of the internationally agreed targets to reduce global poverty by 2015 – set by the United Nations – known as the Millennium Development Goals.
The globes, produced by Greaves & Thomas on the Isle of Wight, will be displayed in the New Gallery at The Fine Art Society until 17 September 2005. Along with the artists’ original artwork, they will also be auctioned on Thursday 15 September at The Fine Art Society, with all proceeds going to Christian Aid.
The eight goals – and artists ascribed to them – are:
1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger – Tim Noble and Sue Webster
2. Achieve universal primary education – Dan Macmillan
3. Promote gender equality and empower women – Simon English
4. Reduce child mortality – Keith Coventry
5. Improve maternal health – Rob and Nick Carter
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases – Tracey Emin
7. Ensure environmental sustainability – Gavin Turk
8. Develop a global partnership for development – Michael Nyman
The Millennium Development Goals set out minimum standards set by the United Nations which, if achieved, campaigners say they have the potential to lift at least 500 million people out of poverty – fewer children would die before reaching their fifth birthday, more children would go to school, fewer people would die from preventable diseases, fewer women would die in childbirth and the lives of millions of people would be improved.
From 14 -16 September world leaders will meet at the United Nations, in New York, to review progress on reaching the goals and commit to actions to ensure that they are achieved by 2015.
Christian Aid spokeswoman Karen Hedges said: ëWe’re really excited about this exhibition and thrilled so many high profile artists are helping us highlight the issues of global poverty. Progress on reaching the goals has been painfully slow – urgent action is needed now if they have any chance of being met. Pressure must be put on governments to fulfil their promises. By working with well respected, socially and politically aware artists, Christian Aid hopes to present the issues in an interesting and accessible way.’
ëThe Fine Art Society is very pleased to be hosting an exhibition of unique artworks in the form of traditionally made globes. Created by some of the top contemporary artists working in Britain today they will help to raise awareness and funds for this worthwhile cause,’ says Toby Clarke, Head of Contemporary Art at The Fine Art Society.’
For more information on the Millennium Development Goals, to visit the online gallery, or read interviews from each of the artists visit www.pressureworks.org from 12 September 2005.