Three students from the Royal Academy Schools were astonished yesterday when the man who made the fortunes of Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and the Chapman brothers picked their entire graduation show.
Mr Saatchi, 65, snapped up five cutout cartoon characters by Angus Sanders-Dunnachie, 28, the total price of which was £7,900; seven of ten landscapes by Jill Mason, 33, each priced at up to £600; and all 13 paintings by Carla Busuttil, 26, which were priced between £450 and £2,500.
Mr Saatchi had asked for a discount, but none of the students wanted to reveal how much they had agreed to.
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In Mini News:
The Seattle Area is the 5th largest destination for refugees in the United States. It is estimated that nearly 50,000 refugees have settled in this area between 1983 and 2006. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) resettles approximately 450 of these refugees each year.
The IRC holds an annual event (now in its 3rd year) which gives the refugees an opportunity to share their experiences through their art.
· The event is June 20th from 7-9:30 pm at the Center House at the Seattle Center.
· Admission is free.
· Intent is to raise awareness for refugees and highlight local refugee artists.
· Performances by dancers, musicians, singers and poets.
· Crafts from affected regions (including one woman who will be showing designer keffiyehs) on display.
· Over 10 visual artists work on display.
To learn more go to:http://artvocacyseattle.wetpaint.com/