New Exhibition: An Extraordinary Summer

Summer is a season of celebration, so we’re honouring all things extraordinary. Introducing the latest exhibition at Extraordinary Objects Gallery — a dynamic, rotating show that shares the unique stories of each of our pieces. Throughout the Summer, new works will be added, so be sure to check back often for fresh discoveries.

Featuring a selection of original and limited-edition works from some of the biggest names in Contemporary Art: Damien Hirst, David Shrigley, Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Connor Brothers, Alma Singer and more. Alongside these works, the exhibition also showcases rare natural history pieces, from a lunar meteorite, Megalodon teeth, and incredible Gogotte formations.

Damien Hirst
The Kaledioscopes

The Kaleidoscope series by Damien Hirst is a celebration of Hirst’s most famous motif, the butterfly. Each edition, measuring 85 x 140 cm, are diasec-mounted giclée prints on aluminium composite panel, numbered and hand-signed by Hirst on the verso. Hirst's use of strong, vivid colours throughout the series is reminiscent of Buddhist mandala motifs. Every design, however, is unique and features a new arrangement of butterflies, giving the series a feeling of energy and excitement.

Details
Damien Hirst
’Chameleon’, ‘Psychedelic’ and ‘Splendour’ (2024)
Diasec-mounted giclée print on aluminium composite panel
84 × 140 cm
Hand-signed and numbered
Edition of 180 + 20APs

The Connor Brothers
Ride or Die Series

The ‘Ride or Die’ series by The Connor Brothers is a celebration of outsiders and originals - those who reject conformity and refuse to be background characters in a story they didn’t write. From tech billionaires to reality TV, from luxury brands to manipulative media, it calls out the forces shaping a hollow world. At its core, it’s about the fight to stay free—and making your choice: Ride or Die.

Details:
The Connor Brothers
’Behind Every Great Woman’, ‘Better to Fight For Something’ and ‘Ride or Die’ (2024)
Pigment print with silkscreen varnish
75 x 50 cm
Edition of 75 + 8 AP’s
Signed by the artists

Rare Gogotte Formation
’Foaming Wave’

Gogottes are formed from quartz crystals and calcium carbonate. Of natural form, the gogotte is produced when superheated water extrudes through crevices into a basin of extremely fine white silica sand. The silica then cements the sand together to form the gogotte’s fluid lines, creating natural sculptures. They are found in only one place in the world; Fontainebleau, France. Throughout history, gogottes have served as great influencers for both collectors and artists. Notably, Surrealists Salvador Dali and Max Ernst both took influence from gogottes fluid ‘water-like’ shapes in their work.

Details:
Rare Gogotte Formation
‘Foaming Wave’
30 million years old
60 x 55 x 19 cm
53.4 kg
Fontainebleau, France

David Shrigley
’I Will Not Allow The Dark Skies to Affect Me’ & ‘Everything is Fine’

Best known for his distinctive and darkly humorous drawings, David shrigley's art explores absurdity, human nature, and the complexities of everyday life. Shrigley's works are characterised by their childlike simplicity, often accompanied by witty captions or ironic statements and blend humour with a touch of melancholy, offering a unique perspective on the human condition.

Details:
David Shrigley
’I Will Not Allow The Dark Skies To Affect Me’ & ‘Everything is Fine’
Screenprint on Somerset Tub Sized 410gsm Paper
Each 76 x 56 cm
Signed by the artist
Each from an edition of 125
Free Shipping to the UK

Rare Iridescent Ammonite

Iridescent ammonites are fossilised shells of the extinct group of marine animals ammonites, which lived during the Mesozoic Era, between 240 - 65 million years ago. Ammonites were closely related to modern-day cephalopods such as squid, octopi, and nautili, but they had a distinctive coiled shell that could grow to more than two meters in diameter.

Details:
Iridescent Ammonite
Placenticeras intercalare
Upper Cretaceous (75-72 million years ago)
42 x 45 x 19.5 cm
Alberta, Canada

Alma Singer
Works on Paper

Following a year of successful solo shows, as well as being featured in the London Art Fair, Alma Singer has produced a new collection of Acrylics on paper. Each framed and ready to hang, these one-of-a-kind works come each follow her playful and thought provoking style which follows themes of value, art, identity, and female sexuality.

Details:
Alma Singer
’Fuck The Cistern’, ‘Lemons’ and ‘Bums’ (2024)
Acrylic on paper
Each 70 × 50 cm
Each signed by the artist in pencil
Sold framed

Jean-Michel Basquiat
The Figures Portfolio

The Figures Portfolio is a powerful example of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s creative development. The series examines and remarks on the social and cultural landscape of his day, which is demonstrated by the addition of new motifs and exploring new themes of power, identity, and social criticism while keeping artistic consistency with his earlier works.

Details:
Jean-Michel Basquiat
The Figures Portfolio (1982/2023)
Hand pulled screenprint
Each 121.9 x 81.3 cm
Each stamped and signed by Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux, the artist’s sisters and administrators of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Edition of 85

Megalodon Shark Teeth

The largest sharks in history, Megalodons were renowned for their gigantic, blade-like teeth which could reach up to 7 inches long and which scientists have described as ‘ultimate cutting tools’. Early Megalodon sported three-pronged teeth which acted like a fork to grasp and tear apart fast-moving fish, but by the later Megalodon shark species they had developed flattened teeth with serrated edges for killing and eating fleshy animals.  It is believed that it took 12 million years for the teeth of the early Megalodon to grow into the late ones.

Details:
Megalodon Shark Teeth
Otodus megalodon
Early Miocene (23 million years ago)
Various sizes available
North Carolina Coast

The Connor Brothers
Penguin Book Cover Series

Inspired by the iconic Penguin book cover series, these colourful pigment prints with silkscreen varnish are each signed by the artists and are adorned with their humourous and dark social commentary. Each created within an edition of 75 + 8 AP’s, these prints are all accompanied by complementary shipping to the UK.

Details:
The Connor Brothers
Penguin Book Cover Series
Pigment print with silkscreen varnish
Each 75 x 50 cm
Each signed by the artists
Edition of 75 + 8 AP’s

Lunar Meteorite

Falling to Earth in 2021, this Rare Lunar Meteorite also known as feldspathic melt breccia was discovered in Libya and dates back approximately 3.8 billion years old. Weighting an impressive 496 grams, this lunar meteorite measures 7 x 9 x 8.5 cm and is accompanied by a bespoke display stand.

The rarity of Lunar Meteorites like this is due to their unique circumstances for entry into the atmosphere. Impacts from passing meteorites cause fragments of moon rock to launch off the surface and plummet to the Earth’s surface. Only 0.7% of all meteorites found on Earth contain lunar material, with a total mass of approximately 1026 kg as of December 2022.

Details:
Lunar Meteorite - Adjabiya 001
Feldspathic melt breccia
Approximately 3.8 billion years old
7 x 9 x 8.5 cm
496 grams
Found in Ajdabiya, Libya
Bespoke stand included

Alma Singer
Works on Canvas

Also containing her distinct humorous and playful style, this collection of works on canvas by Alma Singer were all produced in 2024 using oil pastel and acrylic. These large-scale works provide a distinctive glimpse into Singer’s comedic style while also offering commentary on both the art market and contemporary society.

Details:
Alma Singer
2024
Oil pastel and acrylic on canvas
Various sizes
Each signed by the artist on the verso
Sold framed

All works featured are available to purchase from Extraordinary Objects Gallery. To view more works by some of arts biggest names, click below and discover our New Acquisitions page. For further details on any works featured please get in touch.