More than 160 artists have donated works to an online charity auction called "100 Artists for Gaza," with all proceeds going to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) for humanitarian aid in Gaza. Organized by artists Mai-Thu Perret, Vidya Gastaldon, Sarah Benslimane, and art specialist Anne Lamunière, the sale features works by notable figures including Kara Walker, Wolfgang Tillmans, Peter Doig, and Olafur Eliasson. The pieces, each roughly 8 by 12 inches, have been exhibited at the organization's Geneva headquarters since November 11, with a live auction concluding on December 2.
This initiative matters because it harnesses the global art community's collective power to address a dire humanitarian crisis, with funds directed to a trusted medical organization operating in Gaza amid ongoing conflict. The overwhelming response—exceeding the original goal of 100 artists—and the international reach of watch parties from Liverpool to Beirut demonstrate how art can mobilize solidarity and financial support for urgent relief efforts. The sale has already raised nearly SFr150,000 ($185,000), with organizers hoping to double that amount.