Red Ribbon Art Exhibition and Auction

NAT (National AIDS Trust)'s exclusive Red Ribbon Art Exhibition is open at London's City Hall until 7th December.

Featuring original work by almost 30 high-profile supporters including critically acclaimed artists – Maggi Hambling, Rob Ryan and Robert Taylor – celebrities Annie Lennox, Gok Wan, and Dr Christian Jessen – and fashion designers – Paul Smith, Matthew Williamson, Philip Treacy, Daniel Lismore and Giles Deacon – plus many more. Each piece features the iconic red ribbon, the international symbol of HIV awareness and support, as its central motif.

All artworks are up for auction online, closing on 7th December alongside the exhibition, and all funds raised will support NAT's policy and campaigning work.

This World AIDS Day (1st December) why not wear a red ribbon on your wall?

Approximately 100,000 people are living with HIV in the UK today, and 50% of these live within London. This is a vital issue that remains largely invisible. Given these high statistics it is important to continue to raise awareness and educate on HIV.

Of the exhibition the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, comments:

'I am delighted that City Hall is hosting the Red Ribbon Art Exhibition for World AIDS Day. A lot of progress has been made in treatments and changing attitudes since the National AIDS Trust was set up 25 years ago, but more still needs to be done and the NAT's work in helping people affected by HIV remains as important as ever.'