U2 musician purchases artifact linked to the Titanic shipwreck, expressing personal interest in maritime history.
Ultra-renowned guitarist and U2 member, The Edge, has added a remarkable piece to his art collection. The artwork in question is a painting created by artist Stephen Whalley during a live performance at the Titanic Museum in Belfast.
The event, part of a charity auction last Saturday, witnessed The Edge expressing a preference for Whalley's interpretation of the museum over the physical structure itself. This unexpected recognition left Whalley, who described the moment as "a bit of a pinnacle" in his career, pleasantly surprised.
Whalley, who produced the painting during the live event at the museum, found the encounter "a bit of a shocker." He shared with BBC News NI that he was ecstatic about the purchase, still struggling to believe the esteemed musician had chosen his work. The artist expressed his gratitude for the gesture, which he described as one of the most memorable moments of his career.
Sources:[1] BBC News NI, "U2's The Edge buys Stephen Whalley's Titanic Museum portrait," accessed 25 May 2025.[2] The Belfast Telegraph, "Stephen Whalley's Titanic Museum painting bought by U2's The Edge," accessed 25 May 2025.[3] The Irish Times, "Artist Stephen Whalley says The Edge's purchase of his Titanic Museum portrait was surreal," accessed 25 May 2025.
The Edge's preference for Stephen Whalley's interpretation of the Titanic Museum over the physical structure itself extended to a purchase of the artwork, marking a significant moment in Whalley's career. In an interview with BBC News NI, Whalley expressed his gratitude and described the purchase as one of the most memorable moments in his entertainment-filled career, his work now gracing the walls of a celebrity's home.
