There is an art show in Miami featuring works by chimps. And yes, celebs are buying

Chimpanzees are displaying their works in the 305, and people are already snatching them up. Famous people, like Pink. The pop star reportedly just plunked down a cool $5,000 for a painting created by two primates the other day.

The colorfully snazzy piece the “Raise Your Glass” singer bought is a real conversation starter: A 31 by 41 inch acrylic on canvas “featuring vivid swaths of blue, white, and, you guessed it, pink!” the insider told Page Six.

Pink reportedly bought a work of art by Save the Chimps artists.
Pink reportedly bought a work of art by Save the Chimps artists.

On Wednesday evening, if you were able to snag a ticket to the (almost) sold out $250 a head “@rt by Chimps” exhibit at the New World Symphony Center in Miami Beach, you could own one, too.

All proceeds from sales of the animals’ creations, all priced at $5K, go toward the Save The Chimps, a 150-acre sanctuary for chimps “discarded from labs and the entertainment industry” in Fort Pierce, Florida.

With your purchase, you also get a VIP tour of the 150-acre facility, says organizer Dan Mathews. Each work at the exhibit was done by 15 of the most “introspective” chimps from the refuge, north of Miami.

Unfortunately, the talent won’t be on hand for autographs or selfies, despite a rumor to the contrary.

“They would not enjoy Art Basel at all,” said Matthews. “They are unpredictable around crowds.”

But when at home in the peaceful, verdant surroundings, some of them can do great things.

The PETA vet says many of the chimps — genetically closest to people — create with brushes, others with their fingers, and even their lips. Some prefer to paint solo, others in groups.

The exhibit’s curator, veteran celebrity photographer Karen Bystedt, chose the color combinations and backgrounds, and then the chimps “just went at it,” said Matthews.

“They were very intent and all had different styles.”

Don’t feel like battling two hours in traffic or possibly catching RSV? In the ZOOM era, you can peruse the modern, abstract pieces yourself on the local exhibit’s website and make the purchase from the comfort of your couch.

If it’s marked “SOLD” (like Pink’s by duo Patty and Kramer), keep clicking. Other similar items are for available by such chimps (first name only, please) as Dylan, Sophie and Lil Mini.

Untitled art by Dylan and Connor from the @rt By Chimps Exhibit in Miami Beach
Untitled art by Dylan and Connor from the @rt By Chimps Exhibit in Miami Beach

With Basel being a hoity toity art fair, after all, we had to ask: Will chimp art appreciate over time?

“Absolutely,” said Matthews. “Chimps share more than 98 percent of our DNA. We know that they’re very much like us physically, emotionally, and now, creatively. Their art is a special thing to own and should generate significant interest from collectors.”

@rt By Chimps exhibit

When: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday

Where: New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach.

Cost: Tickets from $250: artbychimps.splashthat.com

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