The Cure’s Robert Smith is auctioning signed new artwork for charity

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The Cure’s Robert Smith is auctioning off some signed new artwork to raise money for charity.The frontman took to his Instagram page earlier today (October 4) to announce the news, and share details about how fans can get their hands on the prints.“I HAVE SIGNED A4 & A3 PRINTS OF FOUR OF MY ARTWORKS – ‘ALONE’, ‘AND NOTHING IS FOREVER’, ‘ENDSONG’ & ‘”IT’S JUST THE WAY I SMILE” YOU SAID… ‘ TO RAISE FUNDS FOR @heartresearchuk,” he wrote in the caption, sharing a photo of the four pieces.Three of the four new pieces are inspired by the band’s upcoming album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ – their first new album since 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream’.These are ‘Alone’ – an abstract piece that predominantly uses blacks, blues, yellows and greens – ‘Endsong’, which features a rich red sphere amid what seems to be a starry night sky, and a piece called ‘And Nothing Is Forever’, which seems to show two sculptures beneath a rich red sky.The final piece is called ‘“It’s Just The Way I Smile” You Said’, and is an up-close portrait inspired by the lyrics of 1989 track ‘Plainsong’.

Unlike the other three paintings which were made for the Heart Research UK project in 2023, this one was made in 2021.At time of writing, one of each piece is available in both an A4 and A3 print, and come signed by Smith.

Bids are currently open for fans, with proceeds going to Heart Research UK.A post shared by The Cure (@thecure)Bids for all pieces have already begun flocking in, and with each artwork currently having over 10 bids, the prices currently stand at between £230 and £411.

Although, with nine days left on the auction, those prices are likely to jump massively.Check out the pieces and bid on them here, and visit here to find out more about the charity.Set to.