Artist Nan Goldin is donating proceeds from the sale of her 2007 photograph *Ava twirling* to support children from Gaza, inspired by a benefit exhibition and sale titled “Colors That Survived.” The exhibition, curated by children’s educator and YouTube star Rachel Accurso (Ms. Rachel), features prints of drawings by children from Gaza, priced at $200 each in a limited edition of 20, and has already sold out, raising over $65,000. Goldin’s photograph is being auctioned online through January 19, with bidding starting at $15,000. The fundraiser is organized by Artists Support, a charitable initiative founded in 2020, and also involves the team behind the docudrama *The Voice of Hind Rajab*, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
The initiative matters because it directly channels art-world resources—both from a major contemporary artist like Nan Goldin and from children’s drawings—to humanitarian aid for Palestinian children affected by war. It highlights how visual art can serve as a vehicle for activism and fundraising in conflict zones, while also drawing attention to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The involvement of high-profile figures like Ms. Rachel and the film’s director Kaouther Ben Hania amplifies the cause, demonstrating the art world’s capacity to mobilize for social and political issues beyond traditional market or exhibition contexts.