Nick Cave, Arctic Monkeys and Noel Gallagher donate to a charity photography auction

CALLING ALL music fans, there’s a chance to bid on exclusive photography by the likes of Nick Cave, Arctic Monkeys, Noel Gallagher, Blondie, and Sir Rod Stewart, and even better, it’ll support MENTAL AID, a charity that’s dedicated to helping rebuild the lives of those suffering from acute mental health issues.

A newly set up charity, it’s brought to you by two father and son duos, Tony McGee (the fashion and music photographer, known for his work with David Bowie, Kate Moss, and Madonna), filmmaker and actor Max McGee, Michael Goodall (who has worked in the music and fashion industry for decades and is now a dedicated to charity) and Joe Goodall, actor and dedicated philanthropist.

Indian Lady by Noel Gallagher

To celebrate the launch of the charity, expect an exhibition entitled, ‘Unseen,’ put together in part by McGee, that’ll feature rare and personal photographs taken by some of the world’s most most loved musicians, including intimate portraits of bandmates, cue a candid shot of Mick Jagger, to personal moments like an early morning sunrise captured on an iPhone. Nick Cave, Joan Armatrading, Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys), Mick Fleetwood and Suggs are among the participants.

Untitled by Matt Helders

Fans and art collectors alike will have the chance to bid on original prints, some of which have never been available to the public before via an online auction on the 28th of November. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to MENTAL AID and its programmes.  

Mick in the studio by Billy Wyman

Tony says, “It was a photograph that David Bowie took of me in my studio in 1984, when I was shooting photos for his Let’s Dance Tour, that inspired the concept of ‘Musician Photographers’. Every artist in whichever medium has a story to tell and a photograph is often one of the best ways to tell it. I founded Mental Aid with my son Max alongside Michael and Joe Goodall to encourage creativity as a form of healing and to spread awareness of those suffering from mental illness.”

He continues, “MENTAL AID’s ongoing mission is to provide essential support to individuals struggling with mental health challenges. This auction serves as a powerful reminder of how art can inspire change and foster healing.”

Thunderbird at CBG by Chris Stein

Artworks available by:

  • Bill Wyman
  • Chris Stein (Blondie)
  • Joan Armatrading
  • Jools Holland
  • Kevin Godley (10CC)
  • Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys)
  • Mick Fleetwood
  • Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys)
  • Nick Cave
  • Noel Gallagher
  • Pauline Black
  • Sir Rod Stewart
  • Suggs

by Felicity Carter

See more via auction.mental-aid.org