Latest News Art of Wishes Gala 2023: Art of Wishes Gala 2023 on 9th October at Raffles London at The OWO

Uniting the art world
to help children with
critical illnesses

We are a charitable initiative that brings the art world together to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Over 60,000 children in the UK suffer from life-threatening medical conditions 

For many, this means an endless round of hospital visits and operations, bringing uncertainty not only to them but their families and loved ones. The granting of a wish helps alleviate some of this anxiety and in some cases, it can actually aid recovery. Research has shown that when a child sees the seemingly impossible happen, it makes them believe they can do the same.

Do Ho Suh, Family Cuddle 2019
wish revives childhood stolen by critical illness. It brings light and joy to children and their loved ones and leaves profound and lasting impact on all their lives.
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Batia Ofer, Art of Wishes founder
Batia Ofer founded Art of Wishes in 2017 with the sole purpose of raising money for Make-A-Wish UK, the charity that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. It is supported by many internationally-known artists, including Tracey Emin, Jenny Saville and Georg Baselitz, all of whom have donated works for auction in the past.

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News Events

  • Gala, Natural History Museum, 2021
    Art of Wishes Charity Gala 2023
    Art of Wishes is excited to finally announce that this year's Charity Gala will take place Monday 9 October 2023 in London. Partnering for the first time with esteemed auction house Christie's, the gala will occur just before the festivities of Frieze Art Fair and will bring together gallerists, art lovers, Make-A-Wish supporters and artists to support and raise money for the charity. A week before the gala, a preview of all the live auction items will take place at Christie's King Street space, where they will also host a cocktail reception for the attending guests.
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  • Art of Wishes /MATCHESFASHION charity lunch
    The Art of Wishes/MATCHESFASHION charity lunch took place at Wild by Tart, Belgravia, on Monday October 11. The prize draw and silent auction raised over £175,000 for Make A Wish UK.
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