Monica Botkier has teamed up with renowned American artist John Baldessari, for a limited edition leather tote. The collaboration came about to celebrate 35 years of the non-profit art promotion organization, Independent Curators International.
Botkier seems thrilled to have worked with Baldessari on the totes, which feature one of the artist’s iconic collages printed on one of her equally famous bags.
“I had the pleasure of attending the opening of John Baldessari’s Pure Beauty at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,” she said. “His latest retrospective at the Met includes drawings, paintings, photos, and books ranging from his earliest work to new pieces—five decades of thought-provoking work that makes this a must see. A favorite artist of mine, Baldessari pioneered the conceptual movement and inspired a generation of artists.“
The standard John Baldessari Monika Botkier bag is available for $300, while an autographed version will set you back $500. Proceeds from the tote’s sales will help the Independent Curators International stage more art exhibitions, events, and education programs. They’re both available now through the Independent Curators International website.
