Giveworld Offers Iconic Work By Renowned Photographers For Covid-19 Relief
Photogs like Mick Rock & The Family Acid donate work feat. subjects like Bowie, Cobain, Ali, cinematic landscapes, wildlife, ethnography, & more
“Kurt Cobain; Looking Up”
NYC 1993
On it’s official website, Giveworld describes itself as “a social giving platform with a mission to bring people together around the world and give to causes that need it most.”
There are more details there in regards to how they formed in the wake of the current pandemic, fueled by a need to react, as well as about what their mission is and exactly what they do, but the following statement may be the most succinct.
“Inspired by these uncertain times, our team came together and found a way to uplift communities around the globe by putting our skills to good use—all without leaving our living rooms.
In this model of social giving, we are selling limited edition c-prints from some of the world’s most respected photographers to raise money for those most affected by the coronavirus. Proceeds go to globalgiving.“
I knew nothing of Giveworld prior to today, but through this specific aim to combat Covid-19, they have assembled something truly remarkable, providing people with the opportunity to own limited edition high quality c-prints of dozens of amazing — some, even, incredibly iconic — images taken by some of the world’s most celebrated photographers. This, all in an effort to raise funding to put towards relief efforts during this pandemic.
Among those contributing work to this cause are big shot music photographers like Mick Rock, who offers up a 1973 Bowie shot, and Danny Clinch, who provides a classic image of Nas from his career launching Illmatic photoshoot. Along with other musicians and sport legends, Muhammad Ali and Kobe Bryant, there are portraits of other recognizable figures such as artist, Keith Haring and celebs like Leonardo DiCaprio. Aside from that are cinematic landscape shots, more artistic shoots, and documentations of spaces, time, and ethnography. It’s honestly kind of mindblowing to see what they’ve been able to make available for this cause.
The details for every one of the photographs are the same. Each of the limited edition prints measure 9″x12″ (22.86 x 30.48 cm). These digital chromogenic archival prints are on matte paper and “hand stamped for authentication.” They are also all set at the same exact price: $85. To put that in perspective, if you were to order a slightly larger 11″x14″ open edition print of the Danny Clinch‘s NAS photo from his website, it would run you $900, with larger sizes running you into the multiple thousand dollar range. Likewise, you can get a print of Jesse Frohman‘s photo taken during Kurt Cobain‘s last official professional shoot (featured above) from the Morrison Hotel Gallery, but the smallest size is 16″x20″ and priced at $2,500, with larger prints ranging up to $13,000. Being able to own any of these photos for $85 is pretty much unheard of. Having your money go to something this positive and productive is a huge bonus.
I’m not sure how long they’ve had this going or exactly how “limited” these prints are supposed to be, but Giveworld claims to have already raised over $100,000 through their efforts, allowing them to help “send doctors, nurses, and other front line responders to communities in need; get masks, ventilators, and other lifesaving medical supplies to hospitals and clinics; deliver essential items to struggling families and older individuals in quarantined cities and refugee camps; feed children that rely on school meals as their only source of nutrition; support hygiene awareness efforts; and much more.”
They’ve also recently brought on an additional 30 artists, raising the total of available prints to 67. You can click on any of the images we’ve featured here to hyperlink directly to their respective order pages. The full list of of prints can also be found by clicking RIGHT HERE.
“Holi Festival”
Mathura, India, April, 2011
“Muhammad Ali vs. Ernie Terrell”
The Houston Astrodome, Houston, Texas, February 6th, 1967
“I chose this image because Ali made the world smile.” -Walter Iooss
“Sunset Strip”
October 1978
I shot this on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood as it curves past the infamous Chateau Marmont Hotel. I loved the juxtaposition of its billboards. The ever-present Marlboro sign touting cancer-inducing tobacco addiction hovering ominously over an ad for Warren Beaty’s “Heaven Can Wait” film, while Cheryl Ladd smiles at oncoming traffic. I often visited the Chateau in the 70s as a guest of the screenwriter Waldo Salt, who appreciated the hotel’s exemplary attention to detail. One afternoon Waldo detailed his love for the hotel to me by describing how instead of throwing them away, the maid who cleaned his room left all of his cannabis roaches lined up perfectly in a row according to size.
“Nas”
Queensbridge Houses, Queens, NY 1993
Images from album packaging from Nas’ debut album Illmatic.
“There are times where you don’t realize the impact of whats happening at the moment. I have always felt that way about the Illmatic session, and I kind of feel the same way right now.” -Danny Clinch
“Bram Stoker’s Chair”
London, 2005
“Horn of Africa Drought”
Turkana, Kenya, August 2011
Kenyan women await food handouts and nutrition checks by Doctors without Borders (MSF) in villages across Turkana, Kenya, August 15, 2011. Though there is always serious food insecurity problems in the Turkana region of the country, this year, as a result of a devastating drought, lack of grazing spaces, increased livestock deaths and climbing food prices, the food insecurity reached a critical level in several areas, resulting in emergency levels of malnutrition. The horn of Africa is suffering one of the worst droughts in years, displacing thousands, and killing others through severe malnutrition.
“Iceland, 2015”
“A rare double rainbow. Much of photography is about careful planning and timing, but sometimes you just get lucky. The beauty of something like this, is that there is no way to plan or stage it, it just happens. On this day, as we drove around Iceland in search of waves, I was starting to give up. Out of nowhere, this rainbow appeared and reminded me that all the time and effort were worth it. We stopped and pulled over to enjoy the moment.” -Chris Burkard
CHRIS BURKARD/MASSIF
“Ascend”
Los Angeles, 2016
Kobe’s last Nike ad as a Laker/NBA player
“I think we can all relate to walking off the court right now in ways we couldn’t imagine just a short while ago. Kobe left us with that never give up attitude and now more than ever we need to engage in this belief and outlook.” -Michael Muller
“After the Storm”
Bugaboos, BC, Canada, March 6, 2016
“I shot this image of the Howser Towers in British Columbia after a long winter storm that coated the mountain with its new white wardrobe. It is a reminder of the beauty that can come with weathering a storm. It also reminds me of one of our mantras we have in the mountains when you’re pinned by a storm: “All storms pass, it’s how you weather them that matters.” I’ve always thought it was meaningful and the idea motivated me to face uncertainty and great challenges with grace and poise. I also believe enduring hardship brings the gift of perspective and humility. I hope this image will bring these things to mind.” -Jimmy Chin
“Shark Love ”
Tiger Beach, The Bahamas, March 11, 2019
A free diver dives down to greet ‘Queen’, the large female hammerhead that rules this sandbar.
“Keith Haring”
Photographed in the Haring Studio, July 1988
Originally Shot for Rolling Stone Magazine
“I picked this image because Haring, through his hieroglyphics and animated lines, depicted serious subjects in a very uplifting style. Something we need today.” -William Coupon
David Bowie, 1973 Live in Freddie Burretti Paisley Outfit
Untitled
“Polar Visitor”
Svalbard, Norway, June 2018
After going to sleep aboard the Freya, an arctic research vessel circumnavigating around Svalbard, Norway, I heard a gentle knock on my door around 2:30 a.m. “A bear is approaching, please quietly make your way out to the deck if you’d like to observe it,” said the guide. I grabbed my camera and rushed down the hallway, noticing I had accidentally left my 12-24mm wide angle lens mounted on the camera body overnight. Not the best lens for photographing distant polar bears. I’ll just have a quick look outside, I thought. I opened the port-side door to the deck; the cold air hit my face as I scanned the horizon for bears. Nothing. Moments later, I heard a heavy breath at my feet, even before I smelled it. I looked down to see a mother bear had stood up on her hind feet and was taking a good look at my muck boots through the ship’s gunnel hole. My photo instincts are much sharper than my survival instincts, I bent down in front of her and took a few photos before she lost interest, gathered her cubs, and made her way back into the mist. I thanked my lucky stars for walking out into this moment with the “wrong” lens. A little luck goes a long way.
“The Break Up”
September 2019