The 5th anniversary edition of the Off White contemporary art charity auction, organized by the Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair, will take place on June 8, 2018, in partnership with Phillips auction house. For the first time, the auction will be curated by international curator Leopold Thun, co-runner of Emalin gallery in London, who will introduce a new concept, date, venue, and international perspective. Proceeds will benefit the Cosmoscow Foundation for Contemporary Art.
This edition marks a significant evolution for the Off White auction, as it expands its international reach through a foreign curator and a new conceptual framework. The event highlights the growing role of charity auctions in supporting contemporary art foundations and fostering cross-border collaboration between Russian art fairs, global auction houses, and London-based galleries.