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Making art accessible
We believe that art’s potential is far greater than its current impact – and we want to help. Over the years we’ve launched a range of initiatives to help create more entry points to discover and collect art, from installing large-scale sculptures as part of our public art programme to connecting broader audiences with the work of trailblazing artists through innovative storytelling.
Talking about art differently
We bring art, artists and their editions to life through digestible content that immerses our audience in the practices of artists across the world. There are a range of examples below.
Opening access to collecting
Our time-limited releases mean the size of an edition is limited by time, unlike traditional limited edition artworks, for which edition size is decided in advance. This approach radically shifts the access point for collectors worldwide to artworks by world-leading artists.
We launched our first time-limited edition in 2022 and found it to be a powerful way to deliver on our mission by providing access to thousands of collectors while maintaining exceptional standards with the materials and techniques we use. We’ve grown our programme of time-limited editions to include some of the world’s most renowned artists and used it to support museums around the world.
Supporting public access to art
We believe that putting art into people’s paths is key to making important work accessible to the greatest possible audience. Kicked off with a serene bronze sitter by Tschabalala Self in 2022, our public arts programme places works by leading artists in front of thousands of people in new spaces. We’re proud to be able to support incredible artists in making large scale public works as part of this programme.
Collaborating with the world’s most exciting artists
We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most exciting and celebrated contemporary artists, and introduce their practices to new audiences. We’re committed to helping the artists we work with tell their stories authentically, on bigger stages than ever before.
You can browse the wide range of artists we work with, explore upcoming collaborations, previous works and sign up for updates on what's next here.
Crafting high quality editions
Our print editions are created at our specialist print house in London, Make-Ready, the world’s largest fine art printmaking studio. A team of expert, artisan printmakers works closely with each artist from start to finish to craft limited edition prints of the highest quality, consideration and care. We work with a global network of the finest makers to support artists in realising their work across many mediums – from Japanese bronze foundries to the quarries of Carrara.
"I’ve done many editions in the past, but have never seen any like these. What Make-Ready and Avant Arte have achieved is normally impossible in a print."
Engaging new audiences
Providing access points, context and engaging storytelling to new audiences is fundamental to making art accessible – we do this both on and offline. Highlights include lighting up Manhattan with LED trucks bearing Jenny Holzer truisms, gathering 20,000 perspectives on power with Ai Weiwei’s middle finger, and bringing Hank Willis Thomas and For Freedom’s billboards to London.
Placing our editions in permanent public collections
Many of the artworks artists have made exclusively with Avant Arte have since been acquired and placed within the permanent collections of leading international museums. These acquisitions not only attest to the exceptional quality of the works but are also important in demonstrating our commitment to fostering meaningful connections between artists and institutions, as well as creating a public legacy for the pieces we make.
“We are deeply grateful for Avant Arte’s endless creativity and generosity. Working with them was a joy from start to finish and their beautiful collaboration with George Condo raised vital funds for Dia Art Foundation in our 50th anniversary year. We can’t wait for future collaborations with their talented team!”
Fundraising
Central to our mission is supporting the institutions that have ensured public access to art for many decades before us. Through partnerships with a range of leading museums, we have raised millions of dollars, reached millions of people online and brought together a community of thousands of new patrons around the world who lend their support by collecting editions from leading artists.
Enabling a new generation of collectors
We aim to help collectors at any stage in their collecting journey find something they’ll love. Whether you’re a first-time collector or sit on the board of a museum, collecting makes you a contemporary patron of the arts. We think this deserves a thoughtfully designed experience and the highest possible quality.
From our printmaking to our packaging, we aim to bring the same meticulous attention to the experience we give Avant Arte collectors as the artists we work with bring to their work. You can browse our available artworks here. And you can reach the team directly through our live chat.
