Artist Olafur Eliasson has been named Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme. In a newly-created role, the Danish-Icelandic artist will advocate for increased action on climate change. Eliasson is known for his environmentally-themed work, which includes the installation Ice Watch, displayed during the UN Climate Summit in 2015. He is the subject of a retrospective show currently on display at Tate Modern, London.
Published: 23-09-2019