Private Art Auction, Sponsored by the Gates Foundation & Artsy
An exclusive Private Auction and Art fair at the Louvre Museum in Paris, hosted in partnership with Christie’s Auction House, in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
"I'm numb and re-read this invitation on a daily to make sure that it's not a dream. Never in a million years would I have thought that this would come along, and cross my path. I've been invited to a private art auction, sponsored nu the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in Paris at the Louvre Museum, in collaboration with Artsy!"
This prestigious auction, scheduled for August 29th, 2025, is a philanthropic initiative to support emerging artists worldwide. The Gates' Foundation, a leader in global philanthropy, has long championed the arts as a force for positive change. This event will bring together top collectors, business leaders, and art enthusiasts, including prominent figures from the Arab Emirates, offering unparalleled exposure of the arts and artwork.
"The global recognition, philanthropic impact and most prominent of them all, exhibiting at the Louvre Museum in Paris is unparalleled and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I'm extremely humbled and still in awe - like what did I do to deserve this immense and life changing opportunity?"
Sales from the auction will benefit the Gates' Foundation for charitable works. The synergy between art for a purpose and positive change and impact is what's most important for Caelthorne here: "When I decided to establish a foundation in memory of my late Mama - The Lady Isabel Foundation - and chose my art as a source and medium to fund the foundation, I knew that it'll take sleepless nights and countless hours of burning the midnight oil, to achieve my vision - and here comes this extraordinary opportunity - aligned with all of my purpose and outreach values of The Lady Isabel Foundation! I take this opportunity as a sign and will be forever grateful!"
Caelthorne is set to put up to 6 artworks up for auction at this once-in-a-lifetime event, in partnership with Christie's Auction House.
For more information: caelthornepress@outlook.com