By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensed product manufacturer Trends International has acquired the ecommerce platforms Art.com and Allposters.com. Founded in 1998, Art and its sister website Allposters are direct-to-consumer, online retail platforms that specialize in art and décor products. Art’s content library contains over two million images that can be … [Read more...] about Trends International Makes Key Acquisition in Art Licensing
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Licensing Agencies: Jewel and Amber A Perfect Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing has been appointed the global licensing representative for the artist and poet Amber Vittoria. Jewel Branding & Licensing is a full-service international brand management and licensing agency. The agency represents a diverse portfolio of designers and design-based brands. Jewel is known for developing and … [Read more...] about Licensing Agencies: Jewel and Amber A Perfect Partnership
FIFA 23 To Feature Indigenous Art From Musqueam Indian Band
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief EA Sports just announced a licensing deal with the Musqueam Indian Band in Vancouver for its FIFA 23 video game. It's an announcement that strikes home for me, as I was born and raised in Vancouver, but also spent decades covering indigenous affairs as a reporter in Canada. The Musqueam Indian Band (also known as the Musqueam Nation) is among … [Read more...] about FIFA 23 To Feature Indigenous Art From Musqueam Indian Band
Artist Matthew Langille Appoints IMG For Licensing in Asia
IMG today announced it has been appointed as New York-based artist Matthew Langille’s exclusive licensing representative in Asia. “I’ve been working in the space where fashion and art meet for the past eighteen years on my own," said Langille. "I’m thrilled to have the full support of IMG behind me to help extend my artwork’s global reach and create exciting collaborations … [Read more...] about Artist Matthew Langille Appoints IMG For Licensing in Asia
Cultural Licensing: British Library Extending Licensing Program to China
China will now have access to The British Library's unmatched collection of documents, thanks to a deal brokered by the cultural licensing agency ARTiSTORY. The agency recently signed a multi-year agreement with The British Library to work on IP licensing in the Greater China market. The British Library is the UK's national library and possesses the world’s most comprehensive … [Read more...] about Cultural Licensing: British Library Extending Licensing Program to China
Art Licensing: Boston Museum of Fine Arts Goes Techy with TECHNO
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cultural IP licensing specialist ARTiSTORY has signed a global licensing deal between smartphone brand TECNO and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. On July 7, the Museum of Fine Arts hosted a product launch to unveil the TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition Gift Set. TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition is a stylish new smartphone that features … [Read more...] about Art Licensing: Boston Museum of Fine Arts Goes Techy with TECHNO
Art Licensing: Art Ask Unveils Two New Deals For Frida Kahlo
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Frida Kahlo brand's licensing program continues to grow as the brand acquires new licensing deals with Puma and Tatty Devine. Art Ask Agency and Tatty Devine have launched a Frida Kahlo inspired jewellery collection in celebration of the revolutionary artist and feminist. “For me, Tatty Devine is an iconic jewellery brand and a very … [Read more...] about Art Licensing: Art Ask Unveils Two New Deals For Frida Kahlo
How Frida Kahlo Evolved From Artist to Style Icon
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief While at the Licensing Expo last week, I was struck by the major presence of the late Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Art in general was well represented at the show, and in fact, some agencies specialize in nothing but, but the Frida Kahlo booth was just that: all Frida, from top to bottom. The artist's work was also featured on swag bags … [Read more...] about How Frida Kahlo Evolved From Artist to Style Icon
Art Licensing: Debra Valencia Brings Beauty to Banking
The popular artist Debra Valencia has partnered with CARD to create 24 debit card designs that put beauty into your banking. Through a licensing deal brokered by The Brand Liaison, customers can choose between 24 vibrant new debit card designs from CARD, a leader in personal finance. "This awesome partnership was designed to bring Debra Valencia fans closer to their favorite … [Read more...] about Art Licensing: Debra Valencia Brings Beauty to Banking
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Signs With ARTiSTORY
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Art licensing specialist ARTiSTORY has partnered with the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid to build their global licensing program. “I’m very pleased to have signed our first Spanish Museum, giving us two European, two American and two Asian cultural sites within our portfolio," said Natasha Dyson, co-founder and licensing … [Read more...] about Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Signs With ARTiSTORY