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Sacha Jafri Sacha Jafri, a British artist, achieved international acclaim for his extraordinary creation, “Journey of Humanity,” which is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest painting on canvas. This monumental masterpiece was meticulously crafted over a period of seven months in 2020, a time marked by the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was completed in Dubai. Sacha Jafri created ‘The Journey of Humanity,’ which is the largest canvas in the world, consisting of 70 panels measuring over 17,000 square feet, equivalent to four NBA basketball courts. In 2021, this remarkable artwork was sold for an astonishing $62 million, establishing itself as the third-highest price ever paid for a piece of art by a living artist. It remains the largest canvas in the world known to date.” Sacha Jafri’s artistic career is marked by a commitment to philanthropy and a departure from the traditional art gallery system. He is renowned for generously donating many of his works and the proceeds from their sale to various charitable endeavors. His distinguished list of collectors includes prominent figures such as Barack Obama, members of the British royal family, Sir Richard Branson, Paul McCartney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates, Madonna, David Beckham, George Clooney, and Eva Longoria