El chicle de Nina Simone

In 1999, musician and composer Warren Ellis, captivated by Nina Simone's performance at Nick Cave's Meltdown Festival, took a piece of her chewed gum from the piano. This seemingly insignificant object became a sacred totem, a creative muse that remained with him for two decades.

"Nina Simone's Gum" chronicles the unexpected journey of this relic, from its initial acquisition to its eventual display in an exhibition, a process that involved casting it in silver and gold. This memoir explores the profound meaning objects can hold, how they connect people, and their capacity to become imbued with spiritual significance. It is a reflection on artistic inspiration, friendship, and the often-unseen power of the things we find and cherish.