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Anonymous heART project 2022 unveils celebrity artwork Anonymous heART project 2022 unveils celebrity artwork
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The auction will see 400 postcard-sized artworks sold off for charity, including 'Dreams of a Lost World'The auction will see 400 postcard-sized artworks sold off for charity, including 'Dreams of a Lost World'
An anonymous charity auction offering artwork made by artists and celebrities has returned for a fifth year.An anonymous charity auction offering artwork made by artists and celebrities has returned for a fifth year.
The latest round of the anonymous heART project sees 400 A5 postcard-sized pieces sold off, with the artist's identity only revealed after the sale.The latest round of the anonymous heART project sees 400 A5 postcard-sized pieces sold off, with the artist's identity only revealed after the sale.
The Cure's Robert Smith is donating art for a fourth year, with street artist Bambi and Holmfirth watercolourist Ashley Jackson also taking part.The Cure's Robert Smith is donating art for a fourth year, with street artist Bambi and Holmfirth watercolourist Ashley Jackson also taking part.
Proceeds from the auction will go to Leeds-based charity Heart Research UK.Proceeds from the auction will go to Leeds-based charity Heart Research UK.
Other 2022 contributors include Leeds-based graphic designer AndAtWhatCost and tattoo artist James Butler, who used his tattoo gun directly on the A5 postcard.Other 2022 contributors include Leeds-based graphic designer AndAtWhatCost and tattoo artist James Butler, who used his tattoo gun directly on the A5 postcard.
The project, which started in 2018, has raised more than £200,000 so far.The project, which started in 2018, has raised more than £200,000 so far.
The Cure singer Robert Smith has taken part in three previous years, including in 2019 (centre)The Cure singer Robert Smith has taken part in three previous years, including in 2019 (centre)
People can place bids for the postcards until 13 November, the charity said, with a full list of the contributing artists and celebrities available online.People can place bids for the postcards until 13 November, the charity said, with a full list of the contributing artists and celebrities available online.
Jackson, who is known for his watercolours capturing Yorkshire's landscape, said: "We might not be surgeons or scientists, but hopefully our art will convey the message that we can all still play a part; raising awareness and funds to ensure that more people are reached by the support of Health Research UK."Jackson, who is known for his watercolours capturing Yorkshire's landscape, said: "We might not be surgeons or scientists, but hopefully our art will convey the message that we can all still play a part; raising awareness and funds to ensure that more people are reached by the support of Health Research UK."
Offers can be placed until 13 November, with the successful bidders then learning who produced the artwork they purchasedOffers can be placed until 13 November, with the successful bidders then learning who produced the artwork they purchased
Kate Bratt-Farrar, the charity's chief executive, said: "We're proud of our Yorkshire heritage and it's lovely to have some big names from the area backing us.Kate Bratt-Farrar, the charity's chief executive, said: "We're proud of our Yorkshire heritage and it's lovely to have some big names from the area backing us.
"As a charity we rely solely on donations from the public and with seven million people living with cardiovascular disease in the UK, it's needed more than ever.""As a charity we rely solely on donations from the public and with seven million people living with cardiovascular disease in the UK, it's needed more than ever."
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