Artists create works inspired by Paul McCartney lyric for War Child charity auction
More than 60 artists have donated work including Genieve Figgis, Alvaro Barrington, Joshua Donkor and Sanya Kantarovsky
A charity exhibition titled "Sound & Vision" will showcase works by over 60 artists inspired by a lyric from Paul McCartney's 1973 song "Band on the Run." The lyric, "Well the rain exploded with a mighty crash as we fell into the sun," will be the focal point for the artists' creations. The exhibition, organized by War Child UK and AOAP Projects, will be held at London's Iconic Images Gallery from November 6-8.
An online auction will take place from October 27 to November 12 to raise funds for the charity's work with children affected by conflict. War Child UK's fundraising engagement director, Charlotte Nimmo, expressed gratitude to McCartney for donating the lyric. Exhibition curator Gemma Peppe noted that the artists have thoroughly enjoyed working with the lyric.
Last year's edition, inspired by Kate Bush's lyric, raised over £140,000, while the inaugural show in 2024 featured a David Bowie lyric. This year's edition includes artists such as George Underwood, Aleah Chapin, Anne Rothenstein, Alice Kettle, Charlie Billingham, and Matt Bollinger. The charity's work includes providing mental health services, education, protection, and emergency aid in conflict zones such as Sudan, Ukraine, and Gaza.
McCartney's involvement with War Child spans more than three decades, including his 1995 collaboration on The Beatles' "Come Together" for the charity's HELP album.
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