Christie's in London is hosting 'SLG Forever,' a selling exhibition in support of the South London Gallery (SLG), marking the institution's 135th anniversary. The show features works donated by artists with a special connection to the gallery, including Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Yinka Shonibare, Gabriel Orozco, Frank Bowling, Firelei Báez, and Joseph Yaeger. Proceeds from the exhibition will fund the SLG's future projects.
The exhibition underscores the enduring role of artists and philanthropists in sustaining the SLG, a historic institution rooted in John Ruskin's vision of art as essential to a good life and social progress. By raising funds through donated artworks, 'SLG Forever' highlights the symbiotic relationship between artists and community-oriented galleries, ensuring the SLG can continue its mission of progressive art and education in south-east London.