MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE : HENNESSY TEAMS UP WITH VHILS FOR ITS VERY SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION 2018

For Hennessy, the celebrated urban artist explores layers of meaning in a unique, global art experience.

Supporting innovative talent is a longstanding part of Hennessy’s identity. In 2018, the Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition by Vhils opens an exciting new page in the Maison’s long tradition of artistic partnerships.

For Hennessy, Vhils’ approach to his art is a fitting metaphor for the art of cognac-making: both rely on the unpredictable, immutable force of time and the elements. For each, the creative process is a poetic quest to make the invisible visible.

As the guest artist for Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition 2018, Vhils, aka Alexandre Farto, selected hallmarks from the Hennessy archives, such as the Three Star emblem, and reproduced cognac’s amber hues through experimentation with paper, heat and acid. In keeping with his monumental works, he created a composite portrait that taps into the essence of Hennessy’s identity while speaking to each viewer on an individual level.