Postcard sale of world famous artists
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7743297.stm
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Postcards designed by some of the world's best known artists and designers are to go on sale later at London's Royal College of Art.
In total 2,700 postcards - some by established artists, others by students - will go on sale, each for £40, at the annual Secret Postcard Sale. But the identity of the artist is only revealed once the artwork is bought.
Artists Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry, as well as shoe designer Manolo Blahnik have all made contributions this year. Others to contribute include photographer David Bailey, former Clash member Paul Simonon, Wallace & Gromit creator Nick Park and artist Yoko Ono.
Organiser Professor Glynn Williams calls it "the most democratic art sales in the world - everyone has an equal chance of getting a big name".
The event raises money for the RCA's Fine Art Student Award Fund.
In total 2,700 postcards - some by established artists, others by students - will go on sale, each for £40, at the annual Secret Postcard Sale. But the identity of the artist is only revealed once the artwork is bought.
Artists Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry, as well as shoe designer Manolo Blahnik have all made contributions this year. Others to contribute include photographer David Bailey, former Clash member Paul Simonon, Wallace & Gromit creator Nick Park and artist Yoko Ono.
Organiser Professor Glynn Williams calls it "the most democratic art sales in the world - everyone has an equal chance of getting a big name".
The event raises money for the RCA's Fine Art Student Award Fund.
