Anish Kapoor stands among the most prominent living contemporary artists. He is most celebrated for his sculptural works that are adventurous in form and engage public space, such as Cloud Gate, a beloved landmark in Chicago. He has held major solo exhibitions globally, and his work is permanently exhibited in some of the most important international collections and museums.
Connoisseurs of art and exceptional spirits can now elevate their private collections through a remarkable collaboration. The House of Rémy Martin and Kapoor have joined hands to unveil an exclusive limited edition of the Rémy Martin XO Cognac Fine Champagne. An icon in the world of spirits, the Rémy Martin XO is the House’s crown jewel, a radiant blend of hundreds of eaux-de-vie sourced in Petite and Grande Champagne. Each sip offers a smooth, full-bodied experience, with rich, evolving layers of fruit and spice notes. From the fiery mahogany hue to the lingering finish of cocoa, honey, and gingerbread, it delivers an exceptionally aromatic tasting journey.
“There was a sense from the beginning of this project with Rémy Martin that it refers to my history. My father used to drink it when I was a boy in India, and I carried that with me,” Kapoor said in a statement. “The Rémy Martin bottle has this radiant presence; it shows through. The colour is the most direct way of getting to it. Because it’s a liquid, as the light changes, it changes too. I toyed with it and decided on a much simpler design.”
Sculpted Spirit
Each bottle embodies Rémy Martin’s rich heritage of more than 300 years as well as Kapoor’s groundbreaking artistic vision in a shared pursuit of excellence. The artist drew inspiration from the luminous depth of the cognac’s colour and used the decanter as his canvas. Kapoor reimagined it as a minimalist curve, with a concave centre in glowing amber tones. He then worked closely with the designers to revisit the original glass mould to form a smooth front surface that fuses with the classic scooped design on the back to amplify its luminous effect, enhance its solar shape, and reflect infinite possibilities. Opening the new copper bottle neck and stopper that accompanies the decanter unlocks an alternative Rémy Martin universe, like a magnetic portal to another world.
Kapoor’s recent body of painted mirror works is extended with an artwork created exclusively for House of Rémy Martin, Pagan Gold. The shades of Rémy Martin XO eaux-de-vie are remarkable—hundreds of hues, ranging from pale gold to dark amber, are carefully blended and then patiently aged in French oak casks, browned by time in the darkness of their cellars. This has been encapsulated and recreated by the artist in a concave surface of a vast mirror that immerses viewers in its dense yet ethereal tones.
The Rémy Martin XO x Anish Kapoor limited edition is available in a 70cl format exclusively in The Chamber (The Starhill, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, and Sunway Pyramid).
