Not the art of wine by Damien Hirst

Having lavished praise on the art and wine of Sandro Chia, we couldn't let this pass without comment. Damien Hirst, the billionaire bad boy of British art, has "designed" the label for the new Comic Relief wine. Ignored by the mainstream press, you can read more about this exciting story at packagingnews.co.uk.

Sadly, we think you'll agree that it looks alot to us like Damien couldn't be arsed and the Comic Relief teaboy did it/they used a sketch from the design brief instead. Don't get us wrong, doubtless its a great wine (it was chosen by two MWs), and certainly a great cause.

Regardless, we're sufficiently appalled that if any readers of this blog decide to buy Sandro Chia's wine instead, we'll match the quid a bottle that goes to Comic Relief - just mention this blog when completing the checkout and we'll make a donation on your behalf.