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ogether with 12on12, Timbaland and Derek Fordjour partnered in late 2024 to create the album art for Timbaland's limited edition vinyl Beatmaker. The painting of the same title, presents an exploration of the parallels in approach to composition and balance in both music and visual art.
Music has long played a significant role in shaping the evolution of fine arts, creating a dynamic exchange between the two disciplines. Throughout history, composers and visual artists have drawn inspiration from each other, translating the emotional depth, rhythm, and structure of music into visual forms. From the vibrant, abstract waves of Cy Twombly, who believed in the close connection between music and art, to the literal depiction of musicians and lyrics in Jean-Michel Basquiat's work, the impact of music on fine arts is undeniable. Music inspires aesthetic choices and influences concepts of composition, harmony, and emotion in the visual realm. This ongoing dialogue continues to bridge the gap between auditory and visual experiences, enriching both art forms.
As a follow up to their collaboration, 12on12 and Timbaland are partnering with Sotheby's to curate an exhibition about the love affair between art and music centered around the dynamic canvas.
50% of the profits from the exhibition will be donated to the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund in support of the artists and arts workers who have been affected by the devastating recent fires throughout the greater Los Angeles area
Location:
350 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, California 90210
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 10am–5pm
22–23 February: 12pm–5pm
Saturday & Sunday By Appointment Only
"Color directly influences the soul. Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammers, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another purposively, to cause vibrations in the soul."
"I love the bold colours of the guitars in the screenprint juxtaposed with the dimmed tones of each figure, really showcasing the instrument."
"Mary J Blige is a good friend of mine and her album cover "The Breakthrough" which this piece is derived from is a classic. I love the warm silhouette around her face."
"I love the bold colours of the guitars in the screenprint juxtaposed with the dimmed tones of each figure, really showcasing the instrument."
"The striking red and solidarity of the lone woman against the canvas really stands out to me. Basquiat was a pioneer who I really admire."
With a discography second to none, Timbaland’s signature sound remains downright inescapable. His dramatic keys, swaggering grooves, and unmistakable drums have underscored successive generations of smashes—ranging from Jay Z’s “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” and “Big Pimpin,” Justin Timberlake’s “Sexy Back” and “Cry Me A River,” and Missy Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On” and “Work It” to Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody” and “One In A Million,” Ginuwine’s “Pony,” and One Republic’s “Apologize.” His discography spans cuts for Madonna, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Elton John, Drake, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Nelly Furtado, Nickelback, Sam Smith, The Fray, Bryson Tiller, and Chris Cornell, to name a few. Along the way, he has collected four GRAMMY® Awards out of 18 nominations in addition to 200-plus ASCAP Music Awards. Scoring more Top 10 hits than either Elvis Presley or The Beatles, Billboard voted him #3 on its “50 Greatest Producers of the 21st Century,” and is a 2024 inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. No stranger to tech, he also launched the music technology platform Beatclub as a co-founder, owns and operates his label Mosley Music Group, and co-created VERZUZ alongside Swizz Beatz.
