Three Graces painting at the London Art Biennale 2013.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

First edition of the London Art Biennale took place at the Chelsea Old Town Hall on 23 – 26 January 2013.  It showcased original paintings, sculpture and drawings by 140 artists from 40 countries.  Charity art auction on 23 January brought together art lovers and collectors for an art party in the magnificent 19th century Victorian mansion in King’s Road.

 

Aelita Andre painting auctioned by Nicholas Bonham.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

Organised by the one of the most established and long-standing contemporary art galleries in London, Gagliardi Gallery from Kindg’s Road and the Chianciano Art Musem, the London Art Biennale 2013 celebrated variety of styles and forms of contemporary art from around the world.

 

Art display at London Art Biennale 2013.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

Biennale opening night saw a charity art auction, conducted by the former Chairman of Bonham’s Auction House Nicholas Bonham.  Proceeds of the auction went to End Polio Now charity and the Salvation Army Chelsea branch.  Lots included an original drawing by Andy Warhal, male suit sketch by Giorgio Armani, acrylic on canvas by the youngest professional artist in the world Aelita Andre, who was born in Australia in 2007, and other celebrated artists.

 

London Art Biennale 2013.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

Visit London Art Biennale 2013 Private View and Charity Auction on Demotix to view my photos of the opening art party.  Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London, SW3 5EE    23 – 26 January 2013

 

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