Nina Simone's Gum - Warren Ellis (PB) collage Experimental Jetset

Experimental Jetset

reflecting an idiosyncratic approach to the act and practice of photography

an inscription reading “ο Παῖς Καλός” had been engraved

be they poetry

Nina Simone's Gum - Warren Ellis (PB) collage Experimental JetsetFrom award winning musician and composer Warren Ellis comes the unexpected and inspiring story of a piece of chewing gum. On Thursday 1 July, 1999, Dr Nina Simone gave a rare performance as part of Nick Caves Meltdown Festival. After the show, in a state of awe, Warren Ellis crept onto the stage, took Dr Simones piece of chewed gum from the piano, wrapped it in her stage towel and put it in a Tower Records bag. The gum remained with him for twenty