HENI is delighted to announce the release of Ed Sheeran’s Cosmic Carpark Paintings - a series consisting of original works on canvas and unique prints which will be available exclusively on HENI from 10 July 2025.

The Cosmic Carpark Paintings release offers the public a first opportunity to collect original artworks and edition prints by Ed Sheeran, which are being sold to raise funds for the Ed Sheeran Foundation, a UK-wide initiative aimed at providing inclusive, high-quality music education for every child.

Ed Sheeran’s painting journey began in 2019 after his record-breaking Divide tour ended. Using his spare time to create original artworks, in 2020, he used one of his early creations as the official artwork for his single ‘Afterglow’. Skip forward to 2025, the Cosmic Carpark Paintings release offers the public their first chance of collecting his original artworks and edition prints. Inspired by celestial patterns, and in-keeping with his well-documented, expressionist splash painting style, Sheeran painted his debut collection in a disused carpark in London last year in-between the international leg of his Mathematics Tour.

Sheeran originally created the artworks for his nearest and dearest, and used the process as a creative outlet in-between music releases. However, after catching up with his close friend Damien Hirst, Hirst encouraged Sheeran to put on his own exhibition. Sheeran decided to use it as an opportunity to raise money for his foundation, with both Sheeran and Hirst agreeing that it would be a fun and interesting way of showing how art itself can give back to the arts.

Ed Sheeran said: “I started painting at the end of my Divide Tour in 2019 and it’s something that I’ve used as a creative outlet ever since. When I was growing up, both of my parents worked in art, so I’ve naturally always been interested in it, and I always enjoyed studying art at school. I was back and forth on tour last year, and I used a lot of my downtime in the UK to paint. I’d run to a disused carpark in Soho each morning, paint, then run home and I’d do that daily until I headed back out on tour again. I told my good friends Damien Hirst and Joe Hage about the paintings, and they encouraged me to put on my own thing, so I decided I’d use it as a way of raising funds for my Ed Sheeran Foundation, which supports music education in the UK and helps fund grassroot music projects, schools and equipment, so all kids have access to music. I want to thank Damien and Joe for everything they’ve done for me on this exhibition and I’m delighted to be putting it on. x”

The paintings and related prints will be exhibited at HENI Gallery, London, for the duration of the drop.

Ed Sheeran’s share of the proceeds of sale of each painting (i.e. 50% of the net sales price) is being donated to The Ed Sheeran Foundation (Charity number: 1210404).

Ed Sheeran’s share of the proceeds of sale of each print ($400 USD) is being donated to The Ed Sheeran Foundation (Charity number: 1210404)

The original paintings will be available by application on HENI Primary and the unique prints will be available to purchase on HENI Editions between 10 July and 1 August 2025.

Cosmic Carpark Paintings
Exhibition Dates: 11 July to 1 August 2025
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10am– 6pm
Address: HENI Gallery, 1st Floor, 6-10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB
Admission: Free Entry

Ed Sheeran Biography

Ed Sheeran is an era-defining artist, who has sold over 160 million albums across the globe. Through his fusion of thought-provoking songwriting, universal pop and multi-genre influence, his musical tapestry continues to transcend generations and has seen him become one of the most successful recording artists of all time.

Since surfacing on the UK circuit in 2010 with his ‘No.5 Collaborations Project’ – an eight-track EP featuring his favourite grime artists of the time – the Suffolk-raised recording artist has resonated with fans across the world through his peerless songcraft and versatility. And now, with eight UK No.1 albums to his name – ‘+’ (2011), ‘x’ (2014), ‘÷’ (2017), ‘No.6 Collaborations Project’ (2019), ‘=’ (2021), ‘-’ (2023), ‘Autumn Variations’ (2023) and ‘+ – = ÷ × Tour Collection’ (2025) – Sheeran is gearing-up for the release of his ninth LP ‘Play’ in September.

But it’s not just his recorded music that’s seen the former Glastonbury headliner become one of the sought-after artists of the 21^st century. Possessing a mystical ability to turn 90,000 capacity venues into the pub back-rooms that he first started playing in, Ed made history in 2015 after becoming the first-ever artist to play Wembley Stadium solo - without a band, just with his guitar and loop pedal - over three consecutive nights. In 2019, Ed re-entered history books after the completion of his mammoth two-year Divide tour, after it officially became the most-attended tour of all time (2018-2023). Ed is now on the final phase of his world ‘+ - = ÷ x Tour’ (pronounced ‘The Mathematics Tour’).

Sheeran, who was awarded an MBE for his services to music and charity in 2017 and recently acknowledged as one of Time Magazine’s most influential people in the world, is the proud recipient of 1 x IFPI Award (best-selling global artist of 2017); 1 x BRIT Billion Gold Award; 4 x Grammys; 4 x Ivor Novello’s; 7 x BRIT Awards (including two consecutive wins for ‘Global Success’ in 2018 and 2019); 7 x Billboard Awards + more.

Sheeran’s blockbusting third studio album ‘÷’ remains the fastest-selling album, ever, by a male artist in the UK.

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The Ed Sheeran Foundation

The Ed Sheeran Foundation is dedicated to supporting music education in state schools and grassroots organisations across the UK, particularly in areas where it is less accessible. By promoting inclusivity and fostering high-quality music education, the foundation aims to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to explore their potential through music.

Sheeran marked the foundation’s launch by visiting young people, teachers, and youth workers in Cardiff, Coventry, Edinburgh and Belfast earlier this year. The foundation itself has already supported 18 grassroots music education organisations and state school music departments, impacting over 12,000 children and young people.

Most recently, Ed spearheaded an open letter to letter to Sir Keir Starmer & UK government officials, calling for immediate, long-term funding for UK music education, which was backed by Harry Styles, Charli XCX, Ezra Collective, Myles Smith and more.

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About HENI

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