Couple Creates Collection that Tests Cultural and Sexual Boundaries

    DALLAS, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Music Superstar George Michael and his
 partner Kenny Goss are accepting invitations to the most prestigious art
 events in Europe in an effort to add more to their culturally provocative
 collection, currently valued at $200 million. While George is preparing for
 his current European Stadium tour, Kenny is attending private viewings with
 some of Britain's most cutting-edge artists.
     "Our collection has no cultural or sexual boundaries," said Goss and
 Michael, "Our collection is almost autobiographical and each piece
 resonates with our life experience"
     While in London, Michael and Goss took in private viewings with
 controversial artists Damien Hirst and Tracy Emin. Hirst's invitation
 included his latest work, the $100 million life-size 8,601 diamond
 encrusted platinum skull. Currently housed in a custom-made vault, Michael
 and Goss looked at the piece as a possible addition to their collection.
 They are currently one of the world's premiere collectors of Hirst's work,
 including his formaldehyde series piece Saint Sebastian, Exquisite Pain
 which depicts a black sheep in formaldehyde struck by arrows.
     After looking at Emin's latest work, Goss and Emin jetted off to Venice
 on a private plane for the Venice Biennale where Emin is the featured
 artist for the British Pavilion. Goss and Michael own one of Emin's
 Blankets which portrays her own sexual experiences. Goss is also looking at
 innovative pieces, that can broaden their collection in Venice before
 heading to Art Basel. Goss has plans to meet with top artists in Basel to
 consider pieces for the Goss-Michael Collection
     The purpose of Michael and Goss' art visits is the launch of the
 Goss-Michael Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting
 and inspiring young artists. One facet of the Foundation will be the
 Goss-Michael Collection. The collection will make its debut at the site of
 the former Goss Gallery in late-June and the exhibits will rotate
 quarterly. Building on the foundation laid by notable Dallas art
 collectors, the new Goss-Michael Collection will further solidify Dallas'
 prominence in the modern art world.
     Goss-Michael Collection Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday
 11:00am-4:00pm, Monday by appointment only.
     Goss-Michael Foundation: The goal of the Goss-Michael Foundation is to
 educate and create a passion for art, with a global reach. The Foundation
 will host lecture series and seminars featuring recognized art
 personalities speaking on the art itself as well as the art of collecting.
 These forums will be presented to the public domestically as well as
 abroad. The Foundation will also offer the opportunity for young artists to
 see all of the different mediums created by fellow emerging artists, adding
 to the educational value of the Goss-Michael Collection. More information
 can be found at http://www.gossmichaelcollection.org.
 
 

SOURCE Goss-Michael Foundation