Happy Friday Folks! Here is a wrap-up of this week’s bitesize art x fashion x pop culture news for you to digest.
Apology letters
Following the harassment accusations made by current and former members of Tom Sachs’ studio earlier this year, Nike has reportedly cut ties with the artist. Sachs has since posted an official statement about the accusations on his Instagram stories.
Robots are taking over the art world!
In this week’s ‘robots are taking over the art world’ – Vienna’s tourism board is behind a new series of bizarre A.I.-generated interpretations of some of Austria’s most famous artworks starring the internet’s beloved animal, the cat.
Chrome <3
Chrome Heart’s self-proclaimed obscure cartoonist and internet rapscallion Matty Boy has painted a pair of 1-of-1 AirPods Max in his signature style. Those interested in purchasing can do so for $8,000 USD via the consignment shop Justin Reed.
Unique!
Beyonce’s Renaissance tour looks have been revealed. Included is a stunning custom Loewe look with a surreal hand motif from the fall 2022 runway and a Balmain look, designed by Olivier Rousteing, featuring a corset designed entirely from pearls. Vogue commented that the looks were ‘a dizzying array of club-ready couture creations.’