Late Swedish DJ Avicii’s personal belongings to be auctioned for mental health foundation
Belongings and memorabilia belonging to Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling, the late Swedish DJ and producer, will be available to purchase as part of an auction supporting his foundation.
The Tim Bergling Foundation advocates for the recognition of suicide as a global health crisis and actively works to remove the stigma attached to suicide and mental health issues.
Stockholms Auktionsverk will present the Avicii Collection, an auction consisting of 267 items that have been donated by his family. These include clothes, instruments and other personal belongings, and the proceeds will be donated in full to his foundation.
“We are incredibly proud to present this auction,” said Cecilia Gave, CEO of Stockholms Auktionsverk. “Tim Bergling touched countless people worldwide and continues to do so both through his music and the foundation the family has established in his name. It is a true honor to support The Tim Bergling Foundation to help even more young people. We have 350 years of experience passing on the artifacts of some of history’s most prominent cultural figures and consider it a privilege.”
Avicii died by suicide at the age of 28 in 2018.
In the days after his death, his family issued the following statement: “Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions. An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress. When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most – music.”
The statement continued: “He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace. Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight. Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive.”
The live auction will take place in Stockholm and online on 1 October at 3 pm local time. A full list of 267 items going on auction will be unveiled on 6 September via the Auktionsverk website.
