While Typhoon Haiyan's stopped physically rampaging across the Philippines more than a month ago, the impact the Typhoon had on the country is still being felt and thankfully, with the help of companies like Paddle8, prevented. With an unbelievable amount of damage and a large number of fatalities, the country has looked even more towards other countries for help in the days following Typhoon Haiyan.
A group of 75 artists has banded together on behalf of Paddle8 to help the humanitarian effort by holding an art auction. All proceeds will go to NAFCON in an effort to provide water, food and shelter to the over 13 million Filipinos affected.
The artwork has been on display from the 6th and will go on until tomorrow in New York at the Lodge Gallery. If you can't make it all the way to New York, an online bid is available.
Collaborative Charity Art
Over 75 ArtistsCome Together Through Paddle8 for Hurricane Haiyan
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Charity Art - Artists from different backgrounds and regions collaborate for charitable causes using art as their medium.
2. Online Art Auctions for Humanitarian Aid - Charitable art auctions move online to reach a wider audience and encourage more participation and donations.
3. Art as Social Responsibility - More artists and art galleries take on the responsibility of social and environmental causes through their work.
Industry Implications
1. Art Auctions - Art auction houses, both physical and online, can capitalize on the trend of charitable art auctions by creating platforms specifically designated for such initiatives.
2. Online Marketplaces - Online marketplaces can create a dedicated section for charity items in order to encourage users to engage in social responsibility through buying and selling.
3. Art Galleries - Art galleries can take on a more proactive approach towards social and environmental causes, by hosting or creating exhibitions with the intent of raising funds for charities.