The morning of Monday, February 6 brought with it the news of a devastating earthquake hitting South Eastern Turkey and Northern Syria. More than 10 days after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, people are still waiting to hear news about their loved ones, with a death toll now thought to be standing at around 45,000 people.
Though you might be far away from the scene of the disaster here in London, there are ways to help, however small they may seem. There are charities providing urgent relief to people affected by the earthquake, and this London-based art store is raising funds to donate to those in need.
AMP ART STORE is an online gallery and artist representation have launched a new print sale, where 100% of the profits go towards the UNICEF appeal for funds following the earthquake.
Prints from artists that AMP represents will be available to buy in the sale running between February 9 – April 9.
Among the pieces are Poolside by Nico Froehlich, a 20×30 print of a beautiful depiction of reflection; London Fields by Joe Howard, showing off a sun-kissed tower block and prowling cat; and Untitled by Kell Mitchell, a plate of peaches coming face-to-face with a altered glass bottle of Coca Cola; among many others.
Previously, AMP have launched sales for charities including Voices For Children Ukraine and Eastside Youth Arts Organisation.
AMP’s Managing Director and co-founder, Alexandra Lutostanska says: “AMP ART STORE is a gallery space we have curated to sell prints that donate back to important causes that are close to our heart. We hope that in our small way we can help when emergency crisis’ happen.”
“AMP art store in its essence, is a space to spread love, share images, stories, and give a little back.”
View and purchase the art on sale here, and read about the UNICEF appeal for funds here. The sale is running until April 9.