The inaugural edition of TimeForArt gathers exceptional timepieces from the world’s foremost watchmakers, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to supporting today’s most visionary artists through Swiss Institute’s innovative exhibitions, public programs, education & community engagement workshops in New York and beyond.
The timepieces curated for TimeForArt express the most artistic elements of contemporary watchmaking, shining a light on the creative core of today’s horology. With the theme of artists for artists, all featured watches are either unique collaborations with world-renowned artisans, interventions by leading contemporary artists, bespoke examples of innovative craftsmanship or coveted limited-edition timepieces.
The participating watch brands include:
Andersen Genève Arnold & Son x Matt Copson Chanel Chopard De Bethune x Marc Newson Hermès x HODINKEE HYT L’Epée x ECAL Laurent Ferrier M.A.D.Editions Maurice Lacroix Ralph Lauren Romain Gauthier x Anita Porchet Speake-Marin Trilobe UNIMATIC x King Nerd x Massena LAB URWERK x Cooper Jacoby
In the fall of 2022, the collection will be showcased globally at a series of events held in partnership with Phillips. The lots will be auctioned off during a live auction, in partnership with Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, at Phillips' New York headquarters at 432 Park Avenue on December 10th and 11th, 2022. Bidders will have the opportunity to place advance bids or bid in person. In addition, the auction will be livestreamed, and bidders can bid over the phone or online.
The inaugural TimeForArt auction ushers in a new collaborative chapter in the long history of art and horology, in resonance with today’s heightened desire for both rejuvenation and authenticity. Artist-centric, content-driven and philanthropically minded, Swiss Institute provides a vibrant New York platform to celebrate contemporary horology through an artistic lens for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
