"Cultural Ties" was a truly international project inviting 80 artists from around the world to showcase their diverse styles on one unifying medium – the tie. The scheme was devised by London art dealer Kapil Jariwala between 1998 and 2000 resulting in a colourful range of signed, limited edition ties, produced by Italian manufacturers in the beautiful silk capital of Como.
Nothing is conventional about these ties, whether it’s John Hoyland’s vibrant departure from pinstripes, John Mclean’s fun take on neck wear (left), or Tom Philip’s statement piece bearing the words: a tie is culture, or read differently, is culture a tie?
Each of the ties comes in an acrylic box which can be easily stored as a collector’s item, or mounted on the wall. Alternatively, it’s a sure-fire way to brighten up a Monday morning.
Click here for our tie rack and be suitably impressed.
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