Secret 7”
NOW Gallery & War Child present Secret 7”, the anonymous charity record sale where leading names from the worlds of music and art collaborate to produce 700 one-of-a-kind 7” singles.
Open to the public between 2 – 17 March, the exhibition will transform NOW Gallery into a display of 700 individual sleeve designs submitted by creatives from around the world – ranging from household names to talented newcomers. At the end of the exhibition run, the 700 records feature in an online auction. There’s just one twist: the identity of the artist behind the record sleeve isn’t revealed until it’s sold. Therein lies the secret. All proceeds will benefit War Child.
Running from 2012 – 2020, the original Secret 7” captured the imaginations of record collectors and art connoisseurs alike by bringing the two artforms together with the help of a surprise element. Having raised over £500,000 for charity causes in its first iteration, the much-loved Secret 7” project is now being relaunched by War Child to support its goal of ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
The concept behind Secret 7” is simple. 7 iconic musicians provide a track, each of which features on a limited edition pressing of 100 7” vinyl records. Artists from all over the world contribute unique sleeve designs.
