04 Oct - Art News in 5 Minutes

Your trusted Friday collection of the latest news in the ever-evolving art world. Each week, the Maddox Research Team curates a snapshot of art trends, events and insights that you need to know about from the past week.

1) Banksy’s Legendary Glastonbury Vest Hits Sotheby’s Auction Block

A?Banksy?stab-proof vest featuring a Union flag will be auctioned as part of Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening sale on 9th October with estimates of ￡200-300k. The vest resembles one worn by Stormzy at the Glastonbury Festival. It will be exhibited at Sotheby’s New Bond Street Galleries from 3rd to 9th October.

2) Damien Hirst Teases Bold New Jacaranda Series on Instagram

Damien Hirst?took to Instagram to show a preview of a new series of paintings called?The Jacaranda Paintings.?Jacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering plants that serve as the subject of this new body of work.

3) KAWS and Nobu Launch Ultra-Luxe 2025 Tequila for 30th Anniversary

KAWS?has partnered with?Nobu?and?Qui Tequila?to create the luxury tequila,?2025 NOBU Rare, celebrating Nobu's 30th anniversary. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, a fan of KAWS's work for over 20 years, describes the limited-edition tequila as a blend of his passions, calling it a dream come true.

4) Tiffany & Co. Teams Up with Damien Hirst for Dazzling Art Month Display

Tiffany & Co.?is ushering in art month with a series of?Selfridges?windows filled with original works by?Damien Hirst and other contemporary artists, and displays inspired by the brand’s colourful archive. Tiffany’s Windows of Wonder, which will remain until 20th October.

5) Dom Pérignon Honors Basquiat with Ultra-Rare Special-Edition Vintage

Dom Pérignon?honors?Jean-Michel Basquiat?with a Special-Edition Vintage 2015, featuring designs inspired by his artwork?In Italian, 1983. The edition includes three unique coffrets that, when combined, display the complete artwork, reflecting Basquiat's style and Dom Pérignon's blending expertise. Additionally, an exclusive 'uberpiece'—only eight available worldwide—offers a bespoke design for collectors, enhancing the luxury experience.

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Created by the Maddox Research Team on the 4th October 2024.