Objects of Desire

The Wick Culture - Blessed by Jasleen Kaur

Object Blessed by Jasleen Kaur

£500

2024 Turner-Prize winner, the Scottish-Sikh artist Jasleen Kaur, created this ceramic and rubber incense holder, Blessed, in 2022. It’s designed to hold up to twenty Nag Champa incense sticks and comes in two limited editions of six: pigmented, glazed stoneware (blue), or slip-decorated earthenware (brown/ochre). A comment on the commodification and cultural appropriation of the wellness industry, Kaur turns the lowly flip flop into a devotional object just as worthy of appreciation and revere.

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The Wick Culture - Cacoa blend by Dirtea

Object Cacoa blend by Dirtea

£34

Dirtea looks to nature and the ancient wisdom of the earth to restore our mind, body and soul. Their functional mushroom blends are designed to aid and replenish our natural bodily resources, without any hidden ingredients or artificial nastiness – just pure mushroom power in their most bioavailable form. This healthy hot chocolate offers comfort and calm, and promises to boost skin health and immunity, with Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Tremella, and B vitamins.

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The Wick Culture - Soleil Candle by L'Objet

Object Soleil Candle by L’Objet

$150

This week at The Wick we’re looking at all things healing, soothing and bringing us a moment of calm in the constant chaos. We’ll be reaching for this beautiful Veti-Vert scented candle, blended with tomato leaves with a citrusy light perfume. Even when unlit it instills a centring vibe, with the sculpted, hand-painted gold sun on the fine porcelain vessel reminding us of the force connecting us all.

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The Wick Culture - Ruinart Rosé

Object Ruinart Rosé

If you’re planning on really celebrating International Women’s Day, The Wick has the bottle for you. Described as distinctively fresh, Ruinart’s Rosé champagne combines the aromas of Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims chardonnay with the irresistible fruitiness of Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne pinot noir, with coral and rosewood hues and a delicate, round finish. Aged in the cellar for 2-3 years to perfection, it pairs perfectly with shellfish. Serve at 8 degrees. Delicious!

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The Wick Culture - Diamond & White Gold Gypset Hoop Earrings by Jessica McCormack

Object Diamond & White Gold Gypset Hoop Earrings by Jessica McCormack

It is International Women’s Day after all – if you’re looking to splurge head to Jessica McCormack for these understated yet elegant beauties, diamond and white gold with 0.40 carat round Brilliant Cut diamonds, set in a Georgian style cut down setting. McCormack is known for creating modern heirloom pieces to be passed on down generations – a great place to start a matrilineal legacy, we think.

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The Wick Culture - Smarter by Emily Austen

Object Smarter by Emily Austen

The perfect gift for International Women’s Day, Emily Austen’s manifesto redefines our approach to productivity and success, laying out ten achievable steps based on Austen’s own experience as an entrepreneur. By simple mindset switching methods, doing a busyness detox and tracking energy levels over time, Austen has solutions for ambitious women who want to do it all without burning out. An essential and empowering guide.

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The Wick Culture - Baby2Baby

Donation Baby2Baby

This week much of the art world is LA-bound, where Frieze Los Angeles takes place from 20th to 23rd February at Santa Monica airport. Whether you’re heading to the fair or not, this week The Wick is reflecting on the devastating wildfires and their aftermath, and how to help.

The first in our round-up of local causes to donate to us American non-profit Baby2Baby, who are providing essential supplies like diapers, clothing, hygiene products and emergency kits to families in need through hundreds of their community partners in the affected areas.

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The Wick Culture - SoCal Fire Fund

Donation SoCal Fire Fund

The CAA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), global humanitarian organisation and Community Organised Relief Effort (CORE) and the Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation have come together to launch the SoCal Fire Fund. This ongoing collaboration will provide immediate and long-term support for community-centered recovery initiatives that aid the most vulnerable impacted by the January 2025 fires. The fund will be administered by the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), the creative community’s partner in philanthropy.

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The Wick Culture - Black Music Coalition

Donation Black Music Action Coalition

The Black Music Action Coalition is a non-profit advocacy group, founded to tackle racism and systemic injustice in the music industry, representing the interests of singers, songwriters, musicians, producers, agents and lawyers. They have announced a relief fund for Black residents and small businesses in the L.A. area affected by the fires. The organisation will disperse 100% of donations received.

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