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Jul 10
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Ed Sheeran: Cosmic Art, Record-Breaking ...

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Ed Sheeran has been back in the headlines for a string of reasons this week, offering both cultural and charitable news with the kind of mainstream impact only he can conjure. After wrapping a trio of sold-out shows in Hamburg as part of his “Mathematics” stadium tour, Sheeran was quick to pivot from music to the visual arts. In a move that’s stirred both art critics and longtime fans, he has just launched his debut solo exhibition at the HENI Gallery in London, showcasing his “Cosmic Carpark Paintings.” These abstract works, inspired by celestial motifs and described by Sheeran himself as “Jackson Pollock but with colourful house paint,” will be on display from July 10 to August 1, 2025, with free entry. Significantly, proceeds from the sale of his originals and prints will benefit the Ed Sheeran Foundation, supporting grassroots music education for thousands of children across the UK. Sheeran credits artist Damien Hirst for encouraging him to turn his hobby into a charitable cause, emphasizing the idea that “art will fund art,” as he shared with fans on Instagram and in statements reported by People and Euronews.

Art, however, hasn’t kept Sheeran out of the music headlines. Hot on the heels of his painting reveal, Apple Music announced that his blockbuster single “Shape of You” is now the most-streamed song on the platform in the last ten years, cementing his status as a global pop phenom. In an interview with Zane Lowe, Sheeran called the song something he’ll always be able to use to “make someone happy,” reflecting on its enduring appeal.

On stage, Sheeran has also been making waves. A few days ago, at his Hamburg concerts, he surprised fans by bringing out a guest for what he called “one of my favorite moments on stage,” an event covered by iHeart Radio and enthusiastically shared on social media, though details on the guest’s identity remain under wraps for now. These shows also highlighted new music from his forthcoming album “PLAY,” with singles like “Azizam,” “Old Phone,” and “Sapphire” already out and the full release slated for September 12.

Social media has buzzed with posts from fans attending his concerts, as well as Sheeran’s own behind-the-scenes glimpses into his painting sessions and philanthropic efforts. The intersection of Ed’s music, charitable giving, and now, his foray into visual art has kept him as a fixture not only in entertainment news but also arts and culture coverage, making this one of the more consequential and creatively rich stretches of his career in recent years.

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