5 of the most beautiful and exclusive drinks bottles for Art Week in Hong Kong
Whether Karuizawa’s Geisha Series or 1800 Tequila’s Essential Artists collection featuring the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, this liquor is worth grabbing for the exclusive artistic packaging
Corporations love to be seen investing in the arts. Witness Hyundai’s 11-year sponsorship of the Turbine Hall inside London’s Tate Modern gallery or UBS’s accumulation of more than 30,000 works of art for the bank’s private collection. They’re not the only game in town, though. Drinks brands have a surprisingly long history of artist collaborations, too.
The original trendsetter was vodka brand Absolut and its partnership with Andy Warhol for its Absolut Warhol campaign back in 1986. Some of the art created for these drinks companies is truly special. Here are five of the most gorgeous available right now.
1. 1800 Tequila’s Essential Artists
Decorated with the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the sixth edition in 1800 Tequila’s Essential Artists series is its most visually appealing yet (sorry, Keith Haring). The complete set of six features the New York artist’s works Trumpet, Liberty, Dino, Creepy Guy, Eggs and Skull.
Raw and expressive, they show why Basquiat is considered one of the most important artists of the late 20th century. Filled with 1800 Silver Tequila, this limited run of 1,800 bottles is a collector’s piece.
Available online at HK Liquor Store.
2. Karuizawa – Geisha Series
