Seeds of Solidarity: International Artists Launch London Auction to Support Gaza Doctors

An art auction titled "Seeds of Solidarity" will be launched in the British capital, London, on Sunday, organized by the "Health Workers for Palestine" organization. The proceeds from this auction are dedicated to supporting the Gaza Doctors Solidarity Fund, which is responsible for providing salaries to healthcare workers, supporting mobile clinics, and contributing to the reconstruction of maternity wards damaged by the ongoing events.

The auction features artworks by 21 international visual artists, including Mona Hatoum, Lisa Brice, Caroline Walker, Alison Wilding, Sam Durant, and Rana Begum. Also prominent in the auction is artist Hassan Hajjaj, who donated a portrait of the famous hip-hop artist Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def). Zeina Saleh, a British-Palestinian art curator, is overseeing the auction. She previously led the "Voices for Palestine" initiatives, which successfully raised over $1.4 million in the past two years, with the participation of major artists such as Banksy and Peter Doig.

The auction witnessed significant donations, with the internationally renowned sculptor Gormley, a Turner Prize winner, contributing his artwork "Threshold 23" (produced in 2025), executed in ink on paper. Musician and visual artist Eno also contributed his artwork "View Through the Sky" (2025). These widespread participations reflect the extent of global artistic commitment to the humanitarian cause in the Gaza Strip.

In this context, Omar Abdel Mannan, founder of "Health Workers for Palestine" and a resident doctor in London, affirmed that the auction represents a strong message that art is an effective means of change. Abdel Mannan, who accompanied the first child evacuated from Gaza to the UK for treatment in July 2025, explained that the auction combines creativity and public conscience to provide tangible support to medical personnel working amidst unprecedented violence and deprivation.

Abdel Mannan added that the generosity of the participating artists transforms this event into a large-scale act of solidarity, noting that every artwork sold represents not only creative value but also a moral commitment to protecting life and affirming human dignity. He stressed that culture has a pivotal role to play in confronting moments of historical injustice.