THE NATURE CONSERVANCY LAUNCHES ONLINE AUCTION OF PIECES FROM “DESIGN FOR A LIVING WORLD” EXHIBITION ON OCTOBER 5

On Friday October 5, The Nature Conservancy will launch its online auction of pieces for the “Design for a Living World” exhibition, currently on display at the Coral Gables Museum.  The exhibition features nine highly recognized designers that created unique art pieces using only sustainable materials from all over the world.  The online auction serves as a precursor to the October 25 live auction at the museum.

Exhibition pieces include a salmon skin dress by Isaac Mizrahi, woven Bolivian handbags by former Kate Spade designer Paulina Reyes, Ted Muehling’s glossy geometric bracelets made from vegetable ivory in Micronesia, and even a pair of python heels made from the invasive Burmese python in the Everglades. Photographs on recycled aluminum by photographer Ami Vitale will also be available in the online auction. Eager art and nature enthusiasts can visit  www.ha.com/524 <http://www.ha.com/524> to bid on the items. Bidding begins from $100.

The Nature Conservancy is the world’s largest environmental nonprofit in the country, working in all 50 states and around the world to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. In south Florida, the Conservancy is bringing wetlands back in the Everglades, making a difference in the water supply for people and wildlife.  It is revitalizing coral reefs, helping the tourist economy and providing food and shelter for fish, crabs and turtles. And in May, the Conservancy led a complicated purchase transaction and raised $2 million to protect a large piece of land critical for the future of the Florida panther.

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