This is the third year for Warsalon. Tell us more about the initiative?
– “Warsalongen” is an art exhibition and auction where artists, gallerists and collectors donate art to be auctioned by the Stockholm auction house. All money goes directly to War Child’s work with protection, education and psychosocial support so that the 520 million children growing up in war today can come out on the other side and become part of our shared world.
– When we started “Warsalongen”, we were the ones courting the artists. Many artists now come to us. I think the art world sees the need to contribute.
What do you expect from this year’s edition?
– We are exhibiting over 70 works of art this year, we have received absolutely fantastic works as donations. Last year we raised around SEK 1.3 million and I think there is a good chance of exceeding that amount this year.
Are there any highlights among the works of art auctioned?
– There’s everything from well-known artists to less established, younger artists working with new techniques. It’s funny – my own understanding of art has expanded a lot through working on it. Artists include Joakim Ojanen, Leo Park and Ida Idaida.
The tender will take place at Auctionet from February 11th to 18th. The exhibition is now in the Stockholm auction house.
