BONHAMS PARTNERS WITH PROJECT ANGEL FOOD ON ANGEL ART BENEFIT AUCTION
Alexandra Grant, Love, Love, Love (blue), 2018.
Los Angeles, CA – Bonhams will host the return of ANGEL ART, the acclaimed benefit auction, with 100% of proceeds going towards the vital work of Project Angel Food, one of California’s biggest and most recognized non-profit organizations. This pivotal event unites the art community to support critically ill individuals in the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles fires. These fires have not only displaced residents but also compounded challenges for the city’s most vulnerable populations whom Project Angel Food serves.
The ANGEL ART event will take place at Bonhams Los Angeles on February 27 featuring a live auction of 6-8 exceptional works of art. A concurrent online auction with over 60 lots will run on Bonhams.com from February 13 – 27.
Richard Ayoub, CEO of Project Angel Food, emphasized the importance of the event: “ANGEL ART is crucial for sustaining our transformative work. In these trying times, the engagement of artists, patrons, and partners like Bonhams is more vital than ever to deliver relief and hope to those who need it most.”
Lilly Chan, Managing Director, Bonhams US, stated: “We are devoted to supporting our Los Angeles community, where we have been embedded for many years. Project Angel Food has always done vital work for our city, and their swift response in supporting and adapting to our community’s needs in the wake of the devastating fires was truly impressive. We are proud to help amplify their incredible efforts through this auction.”
Following the devastating L.A. fires, Project Angel Food experienced a 10% surge in clients served—a number that continues to grow. Partnering with the County of Los Angeles' Food Equity Roundtable, Project Angel Food is stepping in to support overburdened organizations across Los Angeles County that can no longer prepare or deliver meals. Many of its new clients are elderly and grappling with respiratory conditions worsened by lingering poor air quality. For existing clients – already vulnerable due to serious illness – this environmental crisis has further deepened their struggles. The support of the art community has never been more critical in meeting these challenges.
The resilience of the artistic community shines at this year’s ANGEL ART. Among the highlights are contributions from four artists who, despite losing their homes or being displaced due to the fires, have donated works and continue to champion the spirit of creativity and transformation. Alexandra Grant, Honorary Chair, reflected: “What Project Angel Food does every day and in days of crisis is the same - care, nourish, and feed people. Your support can help bring more deserving clients into the PAF community over a longer term. Food is LOVE!”
Event Details and Highlights:
As the largest auction house in California, Bonhams will host the benefit auction with 100% of the proceeds going to Project Angel Food. Bonhams.com will present an online auction offering over 60 lots from February 13 – 27. In addition to an exhibition preview from February 25 – 27, Bonhams Los Angeles will host the ANGEL ART event on February 27, featuring a live auction of 6–8 exceptional works of art. The auction offerings will be announced soon. Please visit bonhams.com/angelart for updates.
The art for auction features world-renowned artists including Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari, Robert Rauschenberg, Helen Frankenthaler, Richard Misrach, Peter Alexander, Jeff Koons, Louise Nevelson, Jim Dine, Herb Ritts, William Wegman, and Shepard Fairey, among others, as well as emerging artists Awol Erizku, Carmen Argote, Nao Bustamante, Todd Gray, and many more. These artists, each a pioneer in their respective mediums and movements – from Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism to conceptual photography and street art – have collectively shaped the contours of contemporary art, leaving an indelible mark on both the Californian and global art scenes.
A free artwork preview will take place at Bonhams Los Angeles:
February 25 – 26: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
February 27: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The ANGEL ART live event and auction will culminate on February 27 with tickets available for $250. For those seeking an exclusive experience, the VIP GrantLOVE Package offers two tickets and four limited-edition GrantLOVE artworks by Alexandra Grant for $1,000.
Support and Sponsorship
ANGEL ART is made possible through the generosity of its sponsors: Bonhams, Frieze, Guess Foundation, Joybird, UTA, and the dedication of its Host Committee, led by Alexandra Grant and including Ben Bourgeois, Brian Bowman, Kipton Cronkite, Jimmy Freeman, Lisa Gelber, John Gile, John Giurini, Ayn Grinstein, Marcus Quiland Nazario, Stephanie Roach, Leah Sydney, and Ron Valdez. The creative production is managed by Elizabeth Pezza of The Culture List Inc.
For more information about ANGEL ART 2025 or to purchase tickets, visit angelfood.org/angelart2025.
100% of proceeds to benefit the organization's initiatives in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires.
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