BA to Sell Off Art Collection
June 17 2020
Picture: Artwise Curators
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
My attention has been drawn to the news that British Airways have announced plans to sell off the company's art collection. The collection includes art by Damien Hirst, Bridget Riley and Peter Doig. Ten works have been identified for sale, in order to raise a seven figure sum, presumably intended to help plug the gap in the airline's finances due to the COVID crisis.
The picture above shows a silk tapestry by Gary Hume (1998) which hangs in BA's Lounge at Heathrow Airport. I can hardly imagine a less inspiring place.
I'm sure a fine old master painting or two would enhance their lounges!
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