The Benefit Auction

One of the many highlights of the 2013 Gala is the Benefit Auction, featuring works by emerging and established artists who have exhibited at UCCA over the past two years. The online section will take place from November 5 to 20, and a live auction will be held on the evening of the Gala Dinner.

Support for the Benefit Auction is provided by Paddle8 and Sotheby's.

We would like to thank the following artists and institutions for their generous contributions: Chen Wei, Chen Wenbo, Guo Hongwei, Gong Jian, Li Shurui, Liu Wei, Qiu Xiaofei, Teppei Kaneuji, Wang Yuyang, Xu Qu, Zhao Zhao, and ShugoArts, Tokyo.

Your Contribution

All proceeds from the Benefit Auction support the center’s annual calendar of exhibitions, public programs, and other not-for-profit events, and ensure the long-term development of one of China’s most dynamic contemporary art institutions. By participating in the 2013 UCCA Benefit Auction, you will be supporting our long-term commitment to providing cultural and educational programs for our hundreds of thousands of annual visitors.

Visit our online benefit auction

Online Auction Procedure:

Step 1 Register

After you’ve registered, bids can be submitted online at any time between 5 November (12:00am EST) - 20 November (12:00 am EST).

Step 2 Browse

View all lots and details at the dedicated the UCCA Gala auction page on paddle8.com.

Step 3 Bid

Starting from 5 November (12:00am EST) enter any bid amount as long as it is greater than or equal to the low estimate, and click on 'place bid'. This will automatically place a bid at the next increment, and save any excess amount as a maximum bid.

Step 4 Monitor

Once you place your bid, you will receive an email confirmation and will be notified by email when you are outbid.

Step 5 Buy

The highest bid recorded at the close of the Paddle 8 online auction on the November 20 (12 AM EST), or once the bidding reaches the point of the Buy Now price, will be successful. We will then follow up with the winning bidder with transaction and shipping details.