British Airways to sell art collection to ease Covid-19 pressures

Multimillion-pound collection features work by Bridget Riley, Damien Hirst and Marc QuinnBritish Airways is selling its multimillion-pound art collection, including work by Bridget Riley and Damien Hirst, as it attempts to raise funds while the Covid-19 crisis continues to devastate the aviation sector.The Sotheby’s sale will include several artworks that could fetch six-figure sums and have previously decorated BA’s executive lounges and company headquarters. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/14/british-airways-to-sell-art-collection-to-ease-covid-19-pressures #british_airways #bridget_riley #art_and_design #culture #airline_industry #travel_&_leisure #business