Objects of Desire

The Wick Culture - Object Portraits by Richard Avedon

Object Portraits by Richard Avedon

Portraits by Richard Avedon
£250

Richard Avedon first came to prominence in the 1940s when he began working as a photographer for Harper’s Bazaar. Over the next sixty years or so, he worked for fashion’s glossiest titles, capturing such famous faces as Marilyn Monroe, Twiggy and Barbara Streisand. ‘My photographs don’t go below the surface. I have great faith in surfaces,’ he once said. ‘A good one is full of clues.’ First published in 1976, Portraits includes an introductory essay by Harold Rosenberg as well as intimate black-and-white portraits of models, writers, actresses, politicians and members of the public. Flick through and you’ll come face to face with Renata Adler, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and the Everly Brothers, among others.

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The Wick Culture - Object Calder Circle Crossbody Bag

Object Calder Circle Crossbody Bag

Calder Circle Crossbody Bag
£665

Let this tanned leather crossbody bag become your new everyday staple, preferably in combination with a summery white dress and oversized shades. Developed in collaboration with the Calder Foundation and blue-chip gallery Hauser & Wirth, the Calder Circle has canvas interior, zip closure and detachable adjustable shoulder strap. We particularly love the red stripe detail and Calder motifs emblazoned on its front and back. Go on, treat yourself to this mini piece of wearable art this summer.

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The Wick Culture - Object Orun Throw by Yinka Ilori

Object Orun Throw by Yinka Ilori

Orun Throw by Yinka Ilori
£165

British designer Yinka Ilori is synonymous with geometric patterns and bright, bold colours, as seen in this reversible cotton throw featuring two vibrant artwork options and Yinka’s favourite colour combination of yellow, pink, blue and green. Made using a durable jacquard cotton weave, the Orun can be used as a lightweight cover-up or even as an impromptu picnic blanket. With lazy, alfresco lunches fast becoming a reality, it’s time to add this technicolour work of art to your wardrobe.

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The Wick Culture - Object Quilted Blanket, Sharon Williams & Cassandra Pettway

Object Quilted Blanket, Sharon Williams & Cassandra Pettway

Quilted Blanket, Sharon Williams & Cassandra Pettway
£25,000

We can’t keep our eyes off this patchwork quilt made by Sharon Williams and Cassandra Pettway, artisans of the Gee’s Bend community of Black women quilters in Alabama. Conceived in collaboration with luxury British fashion label Marfa Stance, it is part of a collection of works made from a combination of leftover Marfa Stance fabrics and fabrics found by the artists themselves. The distinctive Gee’s Bend geometric design was applied with traditional quilt piecing and sewing techniques, overlaid by Marfa Stance’s signature ‘onion’ topstitch. This quilt took over a week to make by hand and bears the moniker of its makers — an investment piece to treasure forever.

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The Wick Culture - Object Katharina Grosse x Parley Ocean Tote Bag

Object Katharina Grosse x Parley Ocean Tote Bag

Katharina Grosse x Parley Ocean Tote Bag
$50

The German artist Katharina Grosse is best known for her explosive use of colour. Using a spray gun as her painting tool, she creates large-scale abstract paintings streaked with a spectrum of vibrant colours. She’s also spray-painted interior and exterior spaces such as the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston and a derelict aquatic centre in New York. Now, she’s teamed up with Parley to create a limited-edition reusable tote bag featuring her signature streaks of colour. Each bag is produced from approximately five plastic bottles and funds the removal of twenty pounds of plastic debris from the ocean. Plus, sale proceeds from the tote support Parley’s work to protect the oceans and end marine plastic pollution.

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The Wick Culture - Object Yayoi Kusama The Joy I Feel Handkerchief

Object Yayoi Kusama The Joy I Feel Handkerchief

Yayoi Kusama The Joy I Feel Handkerchief
£28

The art of Yayoi Kusama is instantly recognisable. Her signature dots, pumpkins and bold, vibrant colours characterise her paintings, sculptures and infinity rooms. Designed in collaboration with Kusama, this cotton handkerchief with hand-rolled edges is printed with a design taken from her work titled Joy I Feel When Love Has Blossomed. The vibrant canvas features some of her best-known motifs, including dots, faces, eyes and tentacles. Look closely at the edges of this handkerchief and you’ll also find two cups and saucers. It can also be used as a pocket square or wall-hanging – perfect for the Kusama lover in your life.

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The Wick Culture - Object Talk Art: The Interviews

Object Talk Art: The Interviews

Talk Art: The Interviews
£25

Russel Tovey and Robert Diament, the authors of The Sunday Times bestseller Talk Art: Everything you wanted to know about contemporary art but were afraid to ask, return with their buzzy second book Talk Art: The Interviews. The new release features 24 of the most profound, moving, funny and insightful interviews from their hugely popular Talk Art podcast. You’ll encounter a range of creatives from Grayson Perry and Tracey Emin to Sonia Boyce and Elton John, as well as images of the artworks that they have created of that have inspired them. Given the wild success of their debut, expectations are running high. Pre-order now to be in with a chance of winning a painting by Russell Tovey.

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The Wick Culture - Object Ginsberg Is God Candle

Object Ginsberg Is God Candle

Ginsberg Is God Candle by Bella Freud
£41

A pioneer of the American Beat movement, Allen Ginsberg is widely revered as one of the best poets of his generation. Among his famous works are Kaddish and Howl, his first and most widely read published book of poems. Bella Freud pays tribute to the literary legend with her ‘Ginsberg Is God’ range spanning jumpers, candles and perfumes. We’re particularly taken by the Ginsberg is God candle with fresh green scent. Notes of fig leaf, fresh tomato and vine leaves sum up its poetic fragrance. Pop it in the living room for an instant mood boost! Or gift it to the new homeowner in your life. You can thank us later.

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The Wick Culture - Object Be A Bit More Like Sean Scully T-shirt

Object Be A Bit More Like Sean Scully T-shirt

Be A Bit More Like Sean Scully T-shirt by Magda Archer
£35

Make a sartorial statement with this unisex t-shirt designed exclusively for House of Voltaire by Magda Archer, the London-based artist known for her work fusing nostalgic images and contemporary turns of phrase. Printed in London by Fifth Column, the original designers and printers of popular punk t-shirts in the 1970s, it features a beret-wearing artist painting a canvas and the slogan ‘Be A Bit More Like Sean Scully.’ Archer was struck by Scully’s character after watching a documentary about him and has since described the artist as a ‘force of nature’. Why? Because he forged his own path. Scully made his name in the 1970s and 80s creating abstract works when the trend for figurative Neo-Expressionism prevailed.

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