Once up on a time, museums primarily served the community in which they were located, but with the development of the internet and cultural licensing, the reach of great museums now spans the globe. For that reason, the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is extending access to its collection of art and cultural artifacts into Europe, the Middle East and … [Read more...] about The Met Goes Global With Beanstalk
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Art Ask Launches Frida Kahlo Blueprint Collection
Barcelona-based Art Ask Agency continues to grow the Frida Kahlo licensing program with the launch of the officially licensed Blueprint Collections range of gift and stationery products in the UK and Ireland. The range includes over 20 different SKUs with gold foil detail and tassels including a handbag notebook, recipe journal, travel mugs and more, appealing to a wide … [Read more...] about Art Ask Launches Frida Kahlo Blueprint Collection
ARTiSTORY Adds Brooklyn Museum To Licensing Portfolio
ARTiSTORY is becoming a major power within the art and culture industry, by specializing in working with institutions like art galleries and institutions. Now, the Brooklyn Museum in New York has become the latest partner to join the art and cultural licensing specialist. The licensing agency says the museum’s mission—“To create inspiring encounters with art that expand the … [Read more...] about ARTiSTORY Adds Brooklyn Museum To Licensing Portfolio
New York Magazine Partners With Fine Art America On Cover Art
Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Great magazines like The Atlantic, National Geographic, and New York Magazine aren't just about words—they're also the result of work by some of the world's best artists, photographers, and graphic designers. As a result, many magazine covers end up framed and hanging on the wall as an artwork, as in the photo above, by fans of that … [Read more...] about New York Magazine Partners With Fine Art America On Cover Art
ARTiSTORY Licensing The World’s Masterpieces
The art and culture licensing firm ARTiSTORY is taking a new approach to licensing of artworks and cultural artefacts. In an online global event on Sept. 13 and an in-person event in Shanghai on Sept. 15, ARTiSTORY introduced its unique Artefacts to Merchandise business model, as well as many of the original design assets it represents. These assets come from the world class … [Read more...] about ARTiSTORY Licensing The World’s Masterpieces
ARTiSTORY Signs With Boston Museum of Fine Arts
The artsy folks at ARTiSTORY continue to expand their client portfolio with the addition of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world. The partnership allows ARTiSTORY to access nearly 500,000 works of art to inspire designs that they will license globally, excluding China. “We at ARTiSTORY are very pleased to have signed … [Read more...] about ARTiSTORY Signs With Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Brand Liaison Secures Trollface Deals For Baozou
If you spend any time on Internet forums, you already know Trollface, the meme designed to poke fun at internet trolls since 2008. Now, Baozou Ltd. has announced it has signed three new licensing deals for Trollface, one of the world's most popular memes. Baozou says its licensing agent The Brand Liaison has secured new licensing deals with YouTooz, Brisco Apparel and Just … [Read more...] about Brand Liaison Secures Trollface Deals For Baozou
Legal Action Threatened Over Pic of Naked Man Chasing Pig
A German actor whose photograph of a naked man pursuing a wild boar went viral has said she might take legal action against a company that duplicated the scene for model railway enthusiasts. While hilarious, the incident raises questions about when and how companies can use images without copyright permission or a licensing agreement. Adele Landauer, an actor and charisma … [Read more...] about Legal Action Threatened Over Pic of Naked Man Chasing Pig
Brizo Releases Frank Lloyd Wright Collection
The Frank Lloyd Wright Bath Collection by Brizo pays tribute to Wright's enduring influence The luxury bath and kitchen fittings company Brizo has developed a stunning new collection based on the architectural artistry of Frank Lloyd Wright. The company says it developed the line in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation, in order to pay homage to the brilliant … [Read more...] about Brizo Releases Frank Lloyd Wright Collection
Uno Gets Artsy With Shepard Fairey
UNO Collaborates with Contemporary Artist Shepard Fairey to Create Playable Art, Featuring One-of-A-Kind Designs on Every Card Mattel just dropped the latest installment of the UNO Artiste Series in collaboration with artist Shepard Fairey through its direct-to-consumer platform, Mattel Creations. The collectible card deck features unique designs by the acclaimed contemporary … [Read more...] about Uno Gets Artsy With Shepard Fairey