Post by Taxigirl on Nov 4, 2004 14:16:29 GMT
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Artwork inspired by footballer David Beckham is going under the hammer to raise money for charity.
Tracey Emin and Antony Gormley are among those to have contributed to the auction being held at Christie's, in London, on Thursday.
Emin submitted a Polaroid of herself, naked but for a pair of knickers, writing a letter to the England star.
It is hoped the auction will raise more than £150,000 for the National Deaf Children's Society.
Turner Prize nominee David Mach, former Frankie Goes To Hollywood singer Holly Johnson and renowned artist Sir Peter Blake also contributed artwork.
Organiser Hugo Rittson-Thomas said: "David Beckham is the most globally recognised icon of the decade.
"He appeals to boys and girls, young and old, gay and straight. I can't think of anyone else within his reach.
"The artists have been extremely generous with their time and skills and I'm sure we will not have any trouble finding buyers for these fantastic works."
Emin's work is accompanied by the letter, which is written on headed notepaper from the Peninsula hotel in New York.
In the letter she tells Beckham he is a "really good captain" and urges him to ignore those who judge him and his wife, Victoria.
Emin, whose past works include her unmade bed and a tent embroidered with the names of everyone she has ever slept with, said she wanted to show support for the footballer.
"I get very angry when people are not appreciated for what they do, people forget he is a really good footballer," she said.
Artwork inspired by footballer David Beckham is going under the hammer to raise money for charity.
Tracey Emin and Antony Gormley are among those to have contributed to the auction being held at Christie's, in London, on Thursday.
Emin submitted a Polaroid of herself, naked but for a pair of knickers, writing a letter to the England star.
It is hoped the auction will raise more than £150,000 for the National Deaf Children's Society.
Turner Prize nominee David Mach, former Frankie Goes To Hollywood singer Holly Johnson and renowned artist Sir Peter Blake also contributed artwork.
Organiser Hugo Rittson-Thomas said: "David Beckham is the most globally recognised icon of the decade.
"He appeals to boys and girls, young and old, gay and straight. I can't think of anyone else within his reach.
"The artists have been extremely generous with their time and skills and I'm sure we will not have any trouble finding buyers for these fantastic works."
Emin's work is accompanied by the letter, which is written on headed notepaper from the Peninsula hotel in New York.
In the letter she tells Beckham he is a "really good captain" and urges him to ignore those who judge him and his wife, Victoria.
Emin, whose past works include her unmade bed and a tent embroidered with the names of everyone she has ever slept with, said she wanted to show support for the footballer.
"I get very angry when people are not appreciated for what they do, people forget he is a really good footballer," she said.