Artists are re-introducing information for charity
David Shrigley, Shepard Fairey, and Jeremy Deller are among over 30 artists who turned rare test prints and vinyl into works of art for a fundraiser
Joy Yamusangie x Underworld
Leading musicians, labels and managers have donated a selection of rare test pressings, vinyl and acetates to the Pressing Matters charity auction.
From the Rolling Stones and the Prodigy to newer names like Slowthai and Charli XCX, records come from some of the greatest acts in music.
Her recordings have been reinterpreted by a range of contemporary visual artists many of whom CR readers will be familiar with, including artist Jeremy Deller, illustrators David Shrigley and Jean Jullien, satirical collage artist Cold War Steve, and character painter Alex May Hughes. The results are wonderfully diverse, from the deconstructed smiley face by Banksy artist James Joyce for Fatboy Slim to the Underworld album with Joy Yamusangie's distinctive touch.
The Clash x Shephard Fairey
The works, curated by the art platform Pavement Licker and Helium London, are currently on display in the flagship of Matches Fashion London. An auction of the works of art will also take place until the beginning of June.
While some vinyl heads are likely to tremble at the thought of pressings being used as canvas, all of the money from the auction will go to Music Support, a charity that helps people in the UK music industry who are stricken with mental health problems and addictions.
Seana Gavin x LCD sound system
Ralph Steadman x The Who
David Shrigley x Chic
Grace Neutral x Charli XCX
Gavin Turk x The Rolling Stones
The Pressing Matters exhibition runs through May 29th at 5 Carlos Place in London. The auction runs until June 5th. heliumlondon.com