NEW YORK – Actor Ben Stiller and art dealer David Zwirner are organizing Artists for Haiti (www.artistsforhaiti.com), a major art auction that will raise funds for education and health programs for children. The auction will be Thursday, Sept. 22, at Christie’s, New York.

Many prominent artists have committed to donating works, including Chuck Close, Marlene Dumas, Dan Flavin (estate), Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, Paul McCarthy, Chris Ofili, Raymond Pettibon, Neo Rauch, Hiroshi Sugimoto and Luc Tuymans.

“Over a year after the massive quake in Haiti there remains a huge need to rebuild and help the country,” said Stiller. “With the generosity of Christie’s and the artists who have contributed pieces to the auction, David and I are working to help raise funds, so that the children of Haiti have an opportunity to receive the education they need to lead a better life and fulfill the potential of this vibrant and important culture.”

For additional information, visit www.christies.com.

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