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Objects of Desire

Notes on our most coveted art & design pieces and collaborations.

Object The Stylish Life: Tennis by Ben Rothenberg

£29.95

For those more drawn to the iconic style of tennis than the scoreline, The Stylish Life: Tennis by Ben Rothenberg is a handsome celebration of the sport’s enduring glamour. The Stylish Life: Tennis by Ben Rothenberg is a handsome celebration of the sport’s enduring glamour, bringing together images that capture the courts, clothes, personalities and atmosphere that have made tennis such a visual obsession. A love letter rather than instruction manual, the book looks at the elegance and culture surrounding the game, from crisp whites and famous courts to the distinctive traditions and social rituals that define its unique appeal. A chic companion for Wimbledon season, whether you are courtside, sofa-bound or simply indulging in the fantasy.

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Object Bespoke Walton Tennis Bag by Anya Hindmarch

£1,200

Wimbledon is almost upon us, and this week The Wick is thinking about tennis-inspired objects with a little more polish than your average courtside accessory. Leading the selection is <a href="https://www.anyahindmarch.com/products/bespoke-walton-tennis-bag-in-canvas-with-smooth-eco-leather-natural?variant=39583864651930
“>Anya Hindmarch’s Bespoke Walton Tennis Bag. Crafted from lightweight recycled canvas with leather trims, this elegant, roomy bag is designed to carry everything required for a serious game, or at least the appearance of one. There are external pockets for a racquet and tennis balls, a separate zipped compartment inside and the option to personalise it with initials or a name panel. As with all the best Anya Hindmarch pieces, it combines practicality with an elevated sense of charm. Style may not win matches, but it certainly sets the tone.

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Object Tennis Ball Airtag Keyring by Mulberry

£145

Mulberry brings a playful spin to the sporty accessory with its Tennis Ball Airtag Keyring in Meadow Green Heavy Grain, a charming piece that carries the spirit of the game into the everyday. Shaped like a tennis ball and crafted in the house’s soft Heavy Grain leather, it features a snap closure pocket for an AirTag, silver hardware, a split ring and clip attachment, and Mulberry’s foil embossed signature. Practical and witty, it lends even the most mundane mishaps like misplacing your keys a glamorous edge.

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The Wick Culture - Gallery view of the Summer Exhibition 2026, at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, 16 June - 23 August 2026, showing 'The Witch' and 'The Goddess' by Paulina Olowska. Photo: © Royal Academy of Arts, London / David Parry

Object Gift Friends Membership by Royal Academy of Arts

£148

Sometimes the best gifts are less about objects and more about what they make possible. For fathers who like their weekends with a dose of artistic inspiration, a Gift Friends Membership to the Royal Academy of Arts is a brilliant way to turn Father’s Day into an artful day out. The membership includes free exhibition entry, invitations to preview days, all-day access to the main floor of the members’ restaurant The Keeper’s House as well as the hidden cocktail bar, shop discounts and more. And with the RA’s Summer Exhibition opening this month, it is also perfectly timed for a first visit to one of the great fixtures of the British art summer, bringing together painting, photography, sculpture, architecture, film and digital art by emerging artists, public entrants, Royal Academicians and household names. A membership admits one adult cardholder and one family member, so you can make a day of it together: take him to an exhibition, stay for lunch and linger a little longer. After all, whether for a father, stepfather, grandfather or father figure, the most meaningful gift is often simply time well spent together.

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Object Cool Dads Club Embroidered Vintage Wash Baseball Cap in Dusty Rose by girlgangshop

£33

For something more relaxed but still with plenty of charm, this Cool Dads Club embroidered baseball cap may be exactly what you’re looking for. Garment-washed for a vintage feel, this cap has an casual, lived-in look. Made from 100% cotton and finished with an adjustable strap and antique brass snap fastening, this wardrobe staple is also as comfortable as it is versatile. We especially love the Dusty Rose colourway, which gives the classic dad cap a softer and more stylish twist. An easy win for gallery days and Sunday lunches alike.

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Object Alexandre Dumas Father Fountain Pen – Writers Edition 1996 by Montblanc

£1,398

With Father’s Day just around the corner, this week The Wick is looking for thoughtful gifts for the dads and father figures who deserve something a little more considered. First up is a true collector’s piece: the Montblanc Alexandre Dumas Father Fountain Pen from the Writers Edition 1996. Dedicated to the great French novelist behind The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, this limited edition fountain pen is a weighty, elegant piece of writing history, with an 18K gold nib, resin body and the father’s signature on the cap. Limited to 20,000 pieces worldwide, it is the perfect object for fathers who are one-of-a-kind. For the dad who still believes in the power of a handwritten note, this is about as good as it gets.

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Object Hibiscus Splatter Tumbler by Christiana Vardakou x Rhea Kalo

£34.76

No art picnic spread is complete without something suitably artful to drink from. This Hibiscus Splatter Tumbler, created by Christiana Vardakou and Rhea Kalo as part of their Hibiscus collection, has exactly the quaint, painterly charm the occasion calls for. Hand-painted in Athens, the cup is decorated with a vivid hibiscus splatter, adding a vibrant handcrafted touch to any summer setting. Perfect alongside fruit, linen napkins and something cold poured from the bottle above, this ceramic vessel makes even a simple glass of ice cold water feel thoughtfully served.

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Object Abstraction Resting on a Red and White Checkered Tablecloth Picnic Blanket by David Hockney

£65

Nothing says summer picnic quite like David Hockney. This picnic blanket, created for Serpentine Galleries, features his work Abstraction Resting on a Red and White Checkered Tablecloth, a playful take on one of the most familiar motifs of outdoor dining. Made from cotton with a waterproof backing and finished with vegan leather details, it is practical enough for long afternoons on the grass while bringing a striking artistic touch to your picnic setup. Spread out beneath a summer sky, it turns the simplest picnic into a scene worth lingering over.

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Object Sun Holder – Brut Yellow Label by Veuve Clicquot x Yinka Ilori

£72.99

This week The Wick is dreaming up the ultimate art picnic, beginning with a bottle and holder worthy of the occasion. Veuve Clicquot’s Sun Holder, created in collaboration with British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori, brings a burst of bright optimism to the classic Brut Yellow Label. Inspired by the calabash, a traditional vessel associated with sharing and celebration, this holder is made from upcycled materials using 3D knitting technology, and is printed with Ilori’s joyful hands-embracing-the-sun motif. Sculptural and full of summer spirit, this is the perfect object to turn a picnic into an artful occasion.

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