Bonhams, will sell environmentally friendly surfboards designed by a cast of established and up-and-coming artists to aid the charity, Surfers Against Sewage on Thursday 23 Oct 2008.

These surfboards will be part of the Urban Art design-led sale at Bonhams in New Bond Street.

Some of the most high profile names in contemporary art have been commissioned to decorate the eco-boards on behalf of the charity. They have been joined by a number of leading urban artists, such as Beejoir, Pure Evil, Eine and Mau Mau who will exporting their distinctive street style to the coast.

As part of the infamous ‘Young British Artist’ set, surfboard designs by contributors Tracey Emin and Gavin Turk will also be available. They are joined by British artists Jonathan Yeo, Conrad Shawcross and Annie Kevans, amongst others.

Auction info www.bonhams.com/urbanart

Posted: 10|1|08 at 9:47 am. Filed under: UK News.