Friends Cast Reunites for Soundwaves Art | Matthew Perry Foundation

By Volarre Editorial
Culture // Art & Philanthropy

I’ll Be There For You:

The 'Friends' Cast Reunites with Soundwaves Art to Honor Matthew Perry

In an emotional convergence of television history and modern philanthropy, the surviving cast of Friends has reunited for a deeply personal cause. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer have officially partnered with the Matthew Perry Foundation and acclaimed artist Tim Wakefield to launch a limited-edition art collection designed to turn grief into action.

The project, titled the "Soundwaves Art Collection," utilizes the literal soundwaves of the show’s iconic theme song, "I’ll Be There for You" by The Rembrandts. Artist Tim Wakefield has meticulously transformed the audio frequencies of the track into vibrant, abstract visual landscapes.

A Collaborative Legacy

In a rare and touching display of unity, the cast shared images on Instagram (above) capturing the behind-the-scenes moments of the signing process. The slides reveal the "core five" each placing their signature on the crystalline canvas pieces. One particularly poignant image showcases the entire collection side-by-side, representing the group’s enduring bond.

Beyond the surviving cast's signatures, the most significant detail of this collection is the inclusion of Matthew Perry himself. Through a partnership with his estate, a limited run of the artwork is embossed with Perry's official signature. This marks the first memorabilia collection to feature this authorized embossment, ensuring that Chandler Bing is "present" for the reunion.

"We wanted to turn a piece of our history into a tool for healing."

By purchasing these pieces, fans aren't just acquiring a piece of 90s nostalgia; they are contributing directly to the mission of the Matthew Perry Foundation. Signed prints are currently retailing for $600, while unsigned high-quality lithographs are available for $100.

For fans, seeing the cast come together once more is a bittersweet reminder of the show’s central theme: that no matter what, they’ll be there for you.