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Damien Hirst’s amazing Audi A1 ‘art car’

A unique Audi A1 painted by Damien Hirst sold for £350,000 at a charity auction for the Elton John Aids Foundation last month.

“That’s the most exciting object we’ve ever had on auction at the White Tie & Tiara Ball,” said Sir Elton.  Hirst took the new premium compact hatchback and turned it into an extraordinarily vibrant, dramatic and colourful work of art. He painted it at his Gloucestershire studio at the same time as a 1.8m high canvas, which was also sold at the auction. It is fully driveable and road legal.

Audi has been one of the Ball’s key supporters over many years and donated the A1, which is due to reach the first customers in November.

The Elton John Aids Foundation manages over £14 million in programmes across 15 countries supporting thousands of men, women and children with life-saving medication, as well as information, nutrition, education, shelter and support.

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