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Time Out
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Ed Sheeran's art is now on display in London
Robbie Williams, Adrien Brody, Bob Dylan, and now Ed Sheeran. The British singer is the latest to join the ranks of celebrities trying to make a name for themselves in the visual arts. Sheeran's Jackson Pollock-style paintings, featuring layers of multi-coloured drippings and splatters, have gone on display in central London. They'll make up an exhibition called Cosmic Carpark Paintings at Heni gallery in Soho which opened today (July 11) and will run until Friday, August 1. It's a free exhibition, with no appointment required. The name of the exhibition comes from Sheeran himself, as he created the paintings in a disused London carpark while he was in between tours over the past few years. 'I started painting at the end of my Divide Tour in 2019 and it's something that I've used as a creative outlet ever since,' Sheeran told the BBC. 'When I was growing up, both of my parents worked in art, so I've naturally always been interested in it, and I always enjoyed studying art at school. 'I was back and forth on tour last year, and I used a lot of my downtime in the UK to paint. 'I'd run to a disused car park in Soho each morning, paint, then run home and I'd do that daily until I headed back out on tour again.' The paintings on display will also be up for sale, with proceeds going to The Ed Sheeran Foundation, which works to offer music education and opportunities to young people from all backgrounds. Sheeran said the artist Damien Hirst, alongside Heni's founder Joe Hage, encouraged him to do the exhibition. The best ice cream in London, according to Time Out.
Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Ed Sheeran launches exhibition of his Cosmic Carpark Paintings in London
The 34-year-old will sell the artworks and prints at the end of the exhibition, which opens on July 11 and runs until August 1, to raise money the Ed Sheeran Foundation – which aims to provide inclusive, high-quality music education for every child. Sheeran said: 'I started painting at the end of my Divide Tour in 2019 and it's something that I've used as a creative outlet ever since. 'When I was growing up, both of my parents worked in art, so I've naturally always been interested in it, and I always enjoyed studying art at school. I was back and forth on tour last year, and I used a lot of my downtime in the UK to paint. 'I'd run to a disused car park in Soho each morning, paint, then run home and I'd do that daily until I headed back out on tour again. 'I told my good friends Damien Hirst and Joe Hage about the paintings, and they encouraged me to put on my own thing. 'So I decided I'd use it as a way of raising funds for my Ed Sheeran Foundation, which supports music education in the UK and helps fund grassroot music projects, schools and equipment, so all kids have access to music. 'I want to thank Damien and Joe for everything they've done for me on this exhibition and I'm delighted to be putting it on.' In 2020, one of the Shape Of You singer's paintings was used as the single cover for his track Afterglow, with his latest collection being painted in a disused car park in London last year. The paintings were initially designed to be gifted to the Halifax-born star's friends and family, however artist Hirst encouraged him to put on an exhibition to raise money for his foundation, giving the public their first chance to own his artwork. Some 50% of the net sale price from each painting will be donated to the Ed Sheeran Foundation, with the works available on the Heni website between July 10 and August 1. Admission to the exhibition is free. Sheeran has had 14 UK number one singles and eight UK number one albums, his best known songs include The A Team, Lego House, Sing, and Don't.
RTÉ News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Ed Sheeran launches exhibition of his paintings
iBritish snger/songwriter Ed Sheeran has launched an exhibition of his Cosmic Carpark Paintings in London's Heni Gallery. The 34-year-old will sell the artworks and prints at the end of the exhibition, which opens on July 11 and runs until August 1, to raise money the Ed Sheeran Foundation – which aims to provide inclusive, high-quality music education for every child. Sheeran said: "I started painting at the end of my Divide Tour in 2019 and it's something that I've used as a creative outlet ever since. "When I was growing up, both of my parents worked in art, so I've naturally always been interested in it, and I always enjoyed studying art at school. I was back and forth on tour last year, and I used a lot of my downtime in the UK to paint. "I'd run to a disused car park in Soho each morning, paint, then run home and I'd do that daily until I headed back out on tour again. "I told my good friends Damien Hirst and Joe Hage about the paintings, and they encouraged me to put on my own thing. "So I decided I'd use it as a way of raising funds for my Ed Sheeran Foundation, which supports music education in the UK and helps fund grassroot music projects, schools and equipment, so all kids have access to music. "I want to thank Damien and Joe for everything they've done for me on this exhibition and I'm delighted to be putting it on." In 2020, one of the singer's paintings was used as the single cover for his song Afterglow, with his latest collection being painted in a disused car park in London last year. The paintings were initially designed to be gifted to the Halifax-born star's friends and family, but then artist Hirst encouraged him to put on an exhibition to raise money for his foundation, giving the public their first chance to own his artwork. Some 50% of the net sale price from each painting will be donated to the Ed Sheeran Foundation, with the works available on the Heni website between July 10 and August 1. If you happen to be in London during this time, admission to the exhibition is free.
South Wales Guardian
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Ed Sheeran launches exhibition of his Cosmic Carpark Paintings in London
The 34-year-old will sell the artworks and prints at the end of the exhibition, which opens on July 11 and runs until August 1, to raise money the Ed Sheeran Foundation – which aims to provide inclusive, high-quality music education for every child. Sheeran said: 'I started painting at the end of my Divide Tour in 2019 and it's something that I've used as a creative outlet ever since. 'When I was growing up, both of my parents worked in art, so I've naturally always been interested in it, and I always enjoyed studying art at school. I was back and forth on tour last year, and I used a lot of my downtime in the UK to paint. 'I'd run to a disused car park in Soho each morning, paint, then run home and I'd do that daily until I headed back out on tour again. 'I told my good friends Damien Hirst and Joe Hage about the paintings, and they encouraged me to put on my own thing. 'So I decided I'd use it as a way of raising funds for my Ed Sheeran Foundation, which supports music education in the UK and helps fund grassroot music projects, schools and equipment, so all kids have access to music. 'I want to thank Damien and Joe for everything they've done for me on this exhibition and I'm delighted to be putting it on.' In 2020, one of the Shape Of You singer's paintings was used as the single cover for his track Afterglow, with his latest collection being painted in a disused car park in London last year. The paintings were initially designed to be gifted to the Halifax-born star's friends and family, however artist Hirst encouraged him to put on an exhibition to raise money for his foundation, giving the public their first chance to own his artwork. Some 50% of the net sale price from each painting will be donated to the Ed Sheeran Foundation, with the works available on the Heni website between July 10 and August 1. Admission to the exhibition is free. Sheeran has had 14 UK number one singles and eight UK number one albums, his best known songs include The A Team, Lego House, Sing, and Don't.
Extra.ie
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Ed Sheeran swaps guitars for galleries in latest career move
Ed Sheeran, the global pop powerhouse known for chart-topping ballads and stadium-filling tours, is stepping into a whole new spotlight. This time the Gimmie Love singer is venturing into the the art world and has launched his first-ever visual art collection. Cosmic Carpark Paintings, his first collection, is a vibrant and unexpected foray into the world of contemporary art for the Ipswich born singer-songwriter. Ed Sheeran, the global pop powerhouse known for chart-topping ballads and stadium-filling tours, is stepping into a whole new spotlight. Pic: Dana Jacobs/FilmMagic Created in a disused central London car park while Sheeran was crisscrossing the globe on his Mathematics tour, the collection is a bold departure from his music style. The pieces, a mix of original canvases and unique prints, are fuelled by celestial inspiration, blending raw abstraction with a sense of cosmic curiosity, and yes, every brushstroke comes straight from the singer himself. Ed said that he was encouraged to pursue the possibility of releasing his own collection by British painter Damien Hirst. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) The exhibition will be on display at the HENI Gallery on Lexington Street, London, between July 11 and August 1. 50 per cent of all proceeds from original sales and £300 from each print will go directly to the Ed Sheeran Foundation, which supports music education and provides grants for select schools, projects and community music groups across the UK. Chatting about the new venture, the singer began: 'I started painting at the end of my Divide Tour in 2019 and it's something that I've used as a creative outlet ever since. This time the Gimmie Love singer is venturing into the the art world and is set to launch his first-ever visual art collection. Pic:for Coachella 'When I was growing up, both of my parents worked in art, so I've naturally always been interested in it, and I always enjoyed studying art at school. 'I was back and forth on tour last year, and I used a lot of my downtime in the UK to paint. I'd run to a disused car park in Soho each morning, paint and then run home and I'd do that daily until I headed back out on tour again. 'I told my good friends Damien Hirst and Joe Hage about the paintings and they encouraged me to do my own thing. 'So I decided to use it as a way of raising funds for my Ed Sheeran Foundation which supports music education in the UK and helps fund grassroots music projects, schools and equipment, so all kids have access to music,' he added. 'I want to thank Damien and Joe for everything they've done for me on this exhibition and I'm delighted to be putting it on.'
