Have you often thought of the items in a museum gift shop as just memorable souvenirs?
Traditionally overlooked as fine art, recent blockbuster exhibitions like Jeff Koons’s at the Whitney Museum and Yayoi Kusama’s at the M+ Museum have proven otherwise. Unique artist collectables are now truly sought-after pieces.
These collectables, often related to lifestyle or home decor, are booming and increasingly become coveted art pieces.
In our view, the most exciting concept in this area is when the artworks have a secondary function. Take, for instance, Kara Walker's functional ceramic sculptures from way back in 2014, a beautiful fusion of art and utility. This dual purpose is right at the heart of our own creative thinking.
Not long ago, we crafted a collectable table tennis bat set for the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at M+ Museum, offering collectors access to Kusama’s iconic work.
Additionally, our limited edition ArtTable with Javier Calleja was exhibited at the Almine Rech Gallery in London as part of Javier’s summer exhibition. Probably one of our proudest moments!