Harry Styles is said to have splashed out $33,000 on artwork by British artist Hayden Kays - whose work is both provocative and sexual.

However, according to E! News, the One Direction hunk didn't buy any raunchy items, instead purchasing pieces from Kays' last typewriter series - which featured in the Hot 100 exhibit at Cob Gallery in Camden, London.

A source told the website: "Harry bought 20 pieces of artwork by Hayden Kays. He purchased them last week.

"They are original works and they are all unique. They are not prints. They are all done on the same typewriter. Each piece is hand-typed and produced."

They continued: "Each of the artworks cost 1,000 pounds or about $1,400 to $1,500. The artworks show a level of sentiment and love and affection. They are social commentary and involve mind games. They have a theme of love and sex.

"Hayden has produced typewriter pieces of art for the past several years and the 'Hot 100' exhibition is the last of those works. He is not making them anymore and I'm sure that is why Harry snapped them up."

The insider went on to reveal that Hazza has purchased items of Kays' work before, revealing: "Harry has purchased other artworks in the past. I think three or four.

"He has aligned himself with Hayden, who is quite controversial in the U.K. because he questions and prods the establishment."

They added: "Harry and Hayden have a creative understanding and admire each other's creativity."