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Artist Community Makes Bid to Save the Earth at Christie’s

NEW YORK, NY.- Art and nature are unique in their power to elevate the human spirit. It should be no surprise that many of the world’s leading artists are making ‘A Bid to Save the Earth,’ by contributing works to the Green Auction, which will be held at Christie’s New York on April 22nd, 2010. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, is convening an unprecedented group of major figures from the art, philanthropy, finance, fashion and entertainment worlds to advocate for the Earth, our one and only home. “Science and art are the most powerful forces in the world for changing perception and behavior. It’s a game changer to have the world’s most significant artists coming together in support of these leading environmental NGO’s,” said Susan Cohn Rockefeller. “This is the kind of collective action that will help