Ronnie Wood, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, has released a new series of artworks titled "Paint It Black" to mark his 50th anniversary with the band. The paintings, which depict Wood and his bandmates Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the late Charlie Watts, went on view at Redhouse Gallery in Harrogate, U.K. Signed, personalized prints are available in limited editions of 100, priced at £1,250 each. The release coincides with a reissue of the album "Black and Blue" (1976), Wood's first as an official band member.
The release highlights the intersection of rock music and visual art, with Wood applying musical theory to his creative process. Despite his long career as a musician, Wood has been painting for seven decades and has faced critical scrutiny, particularly for reimagining Picasso's "Guernica" with Rolling Stones figures. The event underscores how veteran musicians continue to leverage their fame in the art market, while also raising questions about the reception of celebrity art within the fine art world.