• An SG Gibson guitar decorated by artist Kristy Anne Ligones from the Philippines titled Blow Bubbles On The Otherside. Antonie Robertson / The National
    An SG Gibson guitar decorated by artist Kristy Anne Ligones from the Philippines titled Blow Bubbles On The Otherside. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • “[Social Harmony is] black-and-white surreal landscape in a peaceful interaction of life and music elements. I have used acrylic paint as a medium for this piece and came up with this artwork as I believe music is a key to achieving peace in society.” - Social Harmony, by Jay Rozel Endiafe, Philippines. Antonie Robertson / The National
    “[Social Harmony is] black-and-white surreal landscape in a peaceful interaction of life and music elements. I have used acrylic paint as a medium for this piece and came up with this artwork as I believe music is a key to achieving peace in society.” - Social Harmony, by Jay Rozel Endiafe, Philippines. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A 2014 Gibson Les Paul “Peace” electric guitar signed by Lenny Kravitz. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A 2014 Gibson Les Paul “Peace” electric guitar signed by Lenny Kravitz. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • An SG Gibson guitar decorated by artist Dina Butti from Egypt titled The Hand Of The Halo. Antonie Robertson / The National
    An SG Gibson guitar decorated by artist Dina Butti from Egypt titled The Hand Of The Halo. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • An SG Gibson guitar decorated by artist Ella Orencillo from the Philippines titled The One Who Stole My Slumber. Antonie Robertson / The National
    An SG Gibson guitar decorated by artist Ella Orencillo from the Philippines titled The One Who Stole My Slumber. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • An ES Gibson guitar decorated by artist Jade Urmenita from the Philippines titled What Would I Do? Antonie Robertson / The National
    An ES Gibson guitar decorated by artist Jade Urmenita from the Philippines titled What Would I Do? Antonie Robertson / The National
  • An ES Gibson guitar decorated by artist Mohammed Hindash from the Jordan titled Eirene. Antonie Robertson / The National
    An ES Gibson guitar decorated by artist Mohammed Hindash from the Jordan titled Eirene. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A Les Paul Gibson guitar decorated by artist Matthew Ryderh from the United Kingdom titled Lost Doves. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A Les Paul Gibson guitar decorated by artist Matthew Ryderh from the United Kingdom titled Lost Doves. Antonie Robertson / The National

Gibson art guitars sold for peace charity - in pictures


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Eighteen Gibson guitars were auctioned on Wednesday, but they are no ordinary musical instruments. Each has been redesigned by the UAE’s best-known artists supporting the theme ‘Peace One Day’ to commemorate Gibson’s 120th anniversary and raise money for charity.