Udo Lindenberg is not only a musician, but also an artist. His painting “We are moving to peace”, which was last exhibited in the Federal Council, has now been auctioned off for a good cause. The high five-figure proceeds will be donated to the Hamburger Arche and will be used for food offerings for children and young people.
“This is really a sensational sum”
Lindenberg’s work of art with the unmistakable peace sign adorned the Federal Council’s premises on loan last year. Since the beginning of the week, art lovers have had the opportunity to purchase this painting at auction. All proceeds went to Arche Hamburg. A few days ago, the 77-year-old told “Bild” that a sale of 65,000 euros would be nice. In the final moments of the auction, bidders outbid each other. When the auction ended at 5 p.m. on Wednesday (January 17), the painting finally found an owner for a price of 75,200 euros. “Thank the highest bidders! Thanks to you, we are helping many abandoned kiddies via the Super Ark in many Hamburg districts,” said Lindenberg.
Tobias Lucht, head of the Arche Hamburg, expressed his enthusiasm about the amount raised to “NDR”: “This is really a sensational sum.” He further explained that the Arche Hamburg would like to use the money for its food offerings. Given the large number of children who visit the three Hamburg Arches every day, the organization is continually dependent on donations to ensure basic supplies.
Lindenberg’s “giganto 2m/ 1.50m painting”
The painting was signed by Lindenberg. The focus of the picture is a large symbol of peace made up of faces from a wide variety of people. In addition to the title, the art features catchy messages such as “Give peace a chance,” “Immediate disarmament!”, “People – family,” and “Love.” In addition, the musician’s characteristic figures can be seen holding champagne glasses in their hands or showing the peace symbol. The 77-year-old commented on Instagram: “Our vision, which must one day become reality – the great human community that sticks together across all continents, borders and cultures.”