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While the world was in blocking, Sacha Jafri went to work on a new ambitious project: making the world's largest painting. JAFRI developed the idea while he experienced delays, cancellations and disappointments caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The artist, who divides his time between Dubai, London and New York, felt a pressing need of hope. JAFRI worked on the trip of humanity for months. At the end of September 2020, Guinness World Records certified that the painting of 17,176 square feet is the largest artistic canvas in the world. JAFRI then announced his plan to auction mass work for charity. He hoped to raise USD 30 million in four separate sales. However, a single bidder unexpectedly bought full painting for $ 62 million on March 22, 2021. The world's largest painting creator is now also the most expensive living artist.
On March 22, JAFRI sponsored the first auction of the largest painting in the world. The first telephone offers came from all over the world. The frequent admirer of painting attended in person. Andre Abdoune, a French national residing in Dubai, entered the Bid War at $ 50 million and won the piece for $ 62 million. During the last 18 years of his career, JAFRI raised $ 30 million for charitable infantile organizations. This unique painting more duplicated that figure. He also sent the artist's auction record through the roof.
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