• An intimate virtual makeup brush-along for you and a guest with the world’s number 1 makeup artist and skincare expert, Charlotte Tilbury MBE. Adored by celebrities, supermodels and royalty around the world, Charlotte will share her makeup magic tips, tricks and secrets from the runways and red carpets and create a look tailored to YOU!

• Join British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith for a virtual cup of coffee and private tour of Sir Paul Smith’s personal office. Learn how he approaches designing for his new collections, hear about how he is inspired and ask for personal styling tips.

• A virtual studio visit with Sean Scully, a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at a 50 year career and shoot the breeze with one of the world’s foremost contemporary artists.

• Join Lionel Barber, editor of Financial Times (2005-20) in a conversation which could range from what’s the toughest interview you have ever done to the toughest situation you have been in.

• Enjoy a private conversation with cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason MBE, followed by a private recital featuring Sheku accompanied by his pianist sister, Isata Kanneh-Mason.

• A virtual illustration class with Charlie Mackesy, artist, illustrator and best-selling author of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. As part of this unique experience, Charlie will share his story and drawing techniques with you and your friends, as well as gift you with a personalised illustration following the class.

• Discuss your business plan with Sir Martin Sorrell, the authority of what is needed to both start and manage a successful business. Learn about how he thinks COVID-19 will accelerate fundamental changes in the economy and workplace and how to prepare your business for it.

• Virtual magic performance and conversation with David Blaine, famed for his daring feats of endurance and street magic. Be ready to have a full interactive experience, and you might even learn some tricks.

• Join Mumford & Sons, along with some of their extended road family for a virtual pub quiz. Find out who really knows their trivia while you hang out with Marcus Mumford, Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett, Ted Dwane and their crew.

David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee said: “As a global community we are only as strong as the weakest link in the chain and millions of refugees and displaced people are now facing a double emergency with the virus reaching their communities. With those most vulnerable in need of all the help that we can give, we would like to thank Sotheby’s, Google and all the luminaries who have agreed to participate and donate their time for this auction in support of IRC’s front-line efforts to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in vulnerable communities across the US and Europe.”

Javier Soltero, G Suite vice president and general manager for Google, said: "With COVID-19 impacting the way we live, work, learn and socialize, the need for secure video meetings to foster human connection has never been greater. We're honored to join Sotheby's and the leading figures involved with this auction to provide a secure, easy and accessible way to connect and creatively support each other throughout these times."

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