Christie's Press Release: First Editions, Second Thoughts - An Auction to Benefit English PEN
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Monday, June 13, 2022
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First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.
Key Points:
- First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.
- Art works from highly esteemed artistsAnish Kapoor, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Ai Weiwei and Edmund de Waal are included in the auction.
- Philippe Sands, President, English PEN, and professor of law at University College London, comments, 'It is thrilling to embark on a First Editions, Second Thoughts auction with Christie's.
- Today, the work of English PEN is more important and relevant than ever, and this wonderful auction will help in its vital work.'