August is that sweet spot between holiday mode and art-world ramp-up – the month where we’re drinking iced coffees on studio floors, bookmarking show openings, and contemplating whether our wardrobes (and kitchen counters) are ready for the season ahead. Here’s what’s made the cut for our cart this month.
Jenny Holzer ‘Words Tend to Be’ Cap – Tate Shop
From one of conceptual art’s sharpest voices, this cap is both a fashion statement and a portable text piece. Wear it to the private view, the protest, or the post-show pub. Shop here
Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28 – Coach
Streamlined, structured, and spacious enough to slip in an exhibition catalogue (or two). This is the bag you sling over your shoulder for both VIP previews and early-morning coffee runs. Shop here
Lulu Orchid Dress – Cin Cin
TikTok calls it a Pucci girl summer – and we agree. This Antibes-ready psychedelic print is a walking mood board of colour and nostalgia, fit for yacht decks, sculpture gardens, and very long lunches. Shop here
Girl with a Pearl Earring Headphone Cover – Casetify
Upgrade your AirPods with a little Vermeer because why shouldn’t your tech double as a conversation-starting miniature artwork? Shop here
S/S Okniceok 01 T-Shirt – Carhartt WIP
Carhartt WIP meets New York artist Oknotok in this wearable print edition. Shop here
Bodum Programmable 12-Cup Coffee Maker – MoMA Store
For those mornings when you need caffeine before the studio lights come on and you want your coffee maker to look as good as your ceramics shelf. Shop here
Miffy and the Artists – MoMA Store
Introduce the next generation to Mondrian, Warhol, and Hokusai all through the eyes of Miffy. An adorable (and surprisingly educational) addition to any art lover’s library. Shop here
Martin Parr Eastbourne Framed Poster – MoMA Store
Bring a hit of British seaside nostalgia into your space with this framed Martin Parr photograph. Shop here
Dorothy Bohm, Paris – Tate Shop
If Martin Parr isn’t your cup of tea, here’s another summer-themed artwork to add to your cart: Bohm’s monochrome print of a dachshund basking in dappled shop-window shadows, a Paris daydream captured in silver gelatin. Shop Here
Online Certificate in Art Business – Sotheby’s Institute of Art
For those who want to move beyond the aesthetic and into the art-world infrastructure: this fully self-paced, 15-week online programme offers a rigorous journey through the mechanics of the global art market. It includes Foundations in Art Business, Advanced Topics, and a final project—with badges of completion and a professional certificate to show for it. All with flexible lectures, scholarly resources, and expert feedback. Learn more
