Friday, October 8, 2010

The Art World's Joke on Naomi Campbell

Unbeknownst to the supermodel, a London gallery is selling a $100,000 leather portrait of her, titled Skin Deep, to raise money for a charity that campaigns against blood diamonds. Claire Howorth has new details on the surprising backstory, a bizarre mix of art, celebrity, and the power of hype. - Art Beast

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-10-06/naomi-campbell-portrait-sold-for-blood-diamond-charity/