The 60th Commemoration of the Korean war

<Present from the Past>: Charity Auction

On 8 and 11 October, the Korean Cultural Centre UK will hold an auction of New Contemporary Korean Art. The sale features the Collection of 40 Newly Commissioned Art Works from the PRESENT FROM THE PAST, a special exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. The preview show will be on exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre UK from 4 – 8 October. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Relief Fund of the British Korean Veteran Association.

The auction is organised by the Royal British Legion in association with the British Korean Veterans Association. With the kind support of Sotheby’s, their Deputy Chairman Lord Dalmeny will be the auctioneer and all proceeds from the sale will be donated to the British Korean Veterans Association Relief Fund, as a final "present" as the exhibition itself has been.

The Silent Auction and Reception on the 8 October will begin with a preview and registration for bidders, during the evening, guests will add their bids to the corresponding bid sheets beneath each piece of artwork. The pieces which attract the 15 highest bidders will be selected for the Private Auction and Sumptuous Korean Meal on the 11 October.

*Preview Dates: 4 October – 8 October 2010

*Opening Times: Mon-Thur 10am-6pm  Fri 10am-4pm

Admission Free

Korean Cultural Centre UK

Grand floor Grand Buildings

1-3 Strand London WC2N 5BW

(Entrance on Northumberland Avenue)

Tel: 020 7004 2600  

RSVP & Enquiries: kccauction@gmail.com

Auction Homepage: www.kccart.org