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Pandamonium for a living planet

Posted on November 8th 2009

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have used the power of art and design to communicate the importance of climate change.

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In the crucial months before the UN climate change summit in December, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF-UK) have used the power of art and design to communicate the importance of climate change and its effects on people, wildlife and the planet. Spearheaded, managed and curated by Artwise Curators, over 16 creatives including Sir Peter Blake, Tracey Emin, Sir Paul Smith, Jason Bruges, Mark Titchner, Tom Dixon, TROIKA and UVA each repurposed the iconic panda moneyboxes to create sculptural works that were displayed in Selfridges and then auctioned off to raise funds.

Paul Smith

Paul Smith’s introduction into fashion was completely accidental. It involved a cycling mishap, a chance meeting in the hospital and an introduction to Mondrian, Warhol, David Bailey, Kokoshka, the Rolling Stones and Miles Davis.

Tom Dixon

Born in Tunisia, Tom Dixon moved to England in 1963. Educated in London, he dropped out of Chelsea School of Art to play bass in the band Funkapolitan before teaching himself welding after a motorcycle accident.

Jason Bruges

Trained as an architect at Oxford Brookes University and the Bartlett School of Architecture, Jason Bruges brings environmental awareness and technical skill to his creative projects.

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