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Gerhard Richter donates artwork to benefit the homeless

Design
20.07.18

 

Some heartening news from the art world, as Gerhard Richter has donated three sets of six artworks to be sold at a Düsseldorf gallery to charity.

All proceeds, which are estimated at $1.6m, will go to the Housing First Fund, which plans to build 100 apartments and provide support to the homeless. 

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