News: Internationally renowned contemporary artists support New Contemporaries' fundraiser

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Selling exhibition in partnership with Christie's celebrating 75 Years of New Contemporaries

Cathy Gale

DATE

5 June 2025

In partnership with Christie’s, we are proud to present 75 Years of New Contemporaries, to honour and raise vital funds to support the next generation of UK-based emerging artists. This is the first time in our history that we have galvanised support from our artists to raise essential funds in support of our ongoing mission.

This selling exhibition features 23 works generously donated by renowned contemporary artists, including our alumni: Hurvin Anderson, Sarah Ball, Fiona Banner, Basil Beattie, Michael Craig-Martin, Andrew Cranston, Tracey Emin, Jadé Fadojutimi, Jake Grewal, Maggi Hambling, Tommy Harrison, John Hoyland, Sang Woo Kim, Sahara Longe, Raúl Ortega Ayala, Emma Prempeh, Laure Prouvost, Abigail Reynolds, Anne Rothenstein, George Rouy, Veronica Ryan, Daniel Sinsel and Nana Wolke.

Details of all the donated works can found viewed here

Founded in 1949 by artists and for artists, New Contemporaries champions emerging and early career artists, offering a transformative platform that fosters visibility, mentorship and professional development through a major national touring exhibition. This 75th anniversary marks a major milestone for the organisation, with a new artistic vision and a programme of new commissions, public programmes, artist residencies and research designed to create new possibilities for artists.
“We are delighted to partner with Christie’s for this landmark fundraising exhibition, which is an opportunity to honour our
legacy and raise vital funds to support the next generation of UK-based emerging artists. Since 1949, New Contemporaries has championed emerging and early career artists and this milestone marks a significant moment in our 75th anniversary year. It would not be possible without the support of the incredible artists who are at the heart of everything we do.” Kiera Blakey, Director, New Contemporaries
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the team at Christie's, our development committee, the galleries and, most importantly, the artists who have made this exhibition possible.
Our Development Committee comprises: Alice Amati, Kiera Blakey, Mary Cork, Darryl de Prez, Cathy Gale, Francesca Gavin, Beth Greenacre, Katie Haines, Charles Libeert, Alexandra Lindsay, Harold Offeh, Pietro Pantalani,, Ryan Taylor, Jessica Vaughan and Clara Zevi.
The exhibition is now online from 12 June – 14 September, and on view at Christie’s London from 19–24 June.

Viewing Times:

19 June 10.00 AM - 8.00PM

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