The hammer — the one in question Ruscha’s, by the way, a mallet for pounding canvas stretchers — is going on the auction block, along with the tools and work of more than 100 other artists, to raise money for Partners in Health’s Haiti efforts.
If I Had A Hammer... (style.com)
From Jeff Koons to Terence Koh, from Michael Stipe to Patti Smith — a diverse group of artists (and galleries) join forces to raise money for Partners in Health. If the crisis in Haiti has proven anything, it's that the American spirit of caring can bring together disparate and even competing groups in support of a common cause.
Tools For Thought: The Art World Comes Together for Haiti (tonic.com)
The art world is following the generous trend set by musicians, designers and politicians by launching a fundraising effort for Haiti called "Tools For Thought: Rebuild Haiti." The New York City art auction and fundraising event will raise funds for Partners in Health.
Top Artists' "Tools For Thought" Auction (huffingtonpost.com)