Artestar
Artestar is a New York-based art licensing agency representing estates of 20th-century icons (Keith Haring, Basquiat, Mapplethorpe, Wesselmann, Indiana) and brokering brand collaborations across fashion, luxury, watches, beauty, sports, gaming, and lifestyle categories.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Artestar does
Artestar is a New York-based art licensing agency that represents the estates and foundations of iconic 20th-century artists — including the Keith Haring Foundation, the Jean-Michel Basquiat Estate, the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, the Tom Wesselmann Estate, the Patrick Nagel Estate, Robert Indiana, James Rosenquist, and others — and brokers brand collaborations that place that artwork on commercial products. The company operates a single headquarters at 144 West 27th Street, New York, and does not develop proprietary technology; its offering is a curated portfolio of exclusive artist rights combined with deal-making, creative approval, and licensing administration services. Its counterparty base spans luxury fashion houses (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Repossi), mass-market apparel (Uniqlo, H&M, Coach, DKNY, Noah, Junya Watanabe, Pomelo), watches and jewelry (Tiffany & Co., Swatch, Pandora, Movado, Raymond Weil, Skagen), beauty (MAC Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Jean Paul Gaultier Parfums), sports and entertainment (Brooklyn Nets, Fortnite/Epic Games, Hot Wheels, LEGO, Polaroid), and lifestyle (Longchamp, Samsonite, Olympia Le Tan, Yellowpop, Van Leeuwen, USPS, Gufram, Pop Mart).
The business model is licensing royalties: Artestar negotiates per-deal terms with brand partners and earns licensing fees and royalty arrangements, with pricing negotiated case-by-case depending on artist, category, exclusivity, and collaboration scope; financials are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is relationship-driven channel partnerships — recurring work with creative directors and brand executives rather than outbound sales — supplemented by a portfolio website (artestar.com) and significant earned media coverage from fashion and culture press. Customer segmentation is horizontal across fashion/luxury, streetwear, and sports/entertainment, with a concentrated supply side (a defined roster of artist estates) and a diversified demand side (30+ named enterprise brand partners across multiple industries). Notable strategic anchors include a 20+ year Uniqlo partnership, the 2021 Basquiat x Tiffany & Co. 'About Love' campaign, the Kenny Scharf x Dior collaboration with Kim Jones, and recent expansions into gaming, government (USPS Love stamp 2025), home furniture (Gufram 2025), and Asia-Pacific (Pop Mart).
Artestar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Artestar
- Legal name
- Artestar
- Website
- https://artestar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Artestar is a New York-based art licensing agency representing estates of 20th-century icons (Keith Haring, Basquiat, Mapplethorpe, Wesselmann, Indiana) and brokering brand collaborations across fashion, luxury, watches, beauty, sports, gaming, and lifestyle categories.
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- akta.pro rank
Artestar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Art Licensing Services
- NAICS
- Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114), Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) (533), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (711410)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Full-Service Artist Management (MPAIAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Merchandising & D2C Management (Artists) (MPAIAGAI)
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Where Artestar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Artestar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Artist Licensing and Brand Collaborations: Artestar generates revenue by licensing artwork from its roster of artists (Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, Robert Mapplethorpe, Tom Wesselmann, Patrick Nagel, Robert Indiana, James Rosenquist, and others) to brand partners for use in commercial products. Revenue comes from licensing fees and royalty arrangements with brands across fashion, luxury goods, sports, consumer electronics, and lifestyle categories.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Artestar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Artestar is an artist licensing agency that represents the estates and foundations of major 20th-century artists and brokers commercial collaborations between those artists and brand partners. The company licenses fine art and artist intellectual property for use across fashion, luxury goods, watches, jewelry, sports merchandise, cosmetics, home goods, digital collectibles, gaming, and consumer products. Revenue is generated through licensing fees and royalty arrangements negotiated with brand partners on a per-collaboration basis.
Product overview
Artestar is an art licensing agency that represents artists and facilitates licensing collaborations between artists and brands across multiple product categories. The company does not offer a unified software platform but rather provides licensing representation services through its portfolio of artist-brand collaborations. The core offering consists of licensing agreements that place artists' works on consumer products across fashion, accessories, watches, jewelry, luggage, cosmetics, home goods, digital collectibles, and lifestyle products. Key artists represented include Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, Robert Mapplethorpe, Robert Indiana, Patrick Nagel, Tom Wesselmann, James Rosenquist, Herb Ritts, and others. The collaborations span major luxury and lifestyle brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Coach, Tiffany & Co., Uniqlo, H&M, Pandora, MAC Cosmetics, Longchamp, and many others.
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Products and services
- Artist Estate Representation and Licensing Agency Services Core service through which Artestar represents the estates and foundations of 20th-century artists (Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Robert Mapplethorpe, Kenny Scharf, Tom Wesselmann, Patrick Nagel, Robert Indiana, James Rosenquist, Herb Ritts, and others), managing authentication, licensing, creative approvals, and royalty administration on their behalf. The service is delivered to brand partners across fashion, luxury, watches, jewelry, sports, beauty, gaming, and consumer products.
- Jean-Michel Basquiat x Tiffany & Co. About Love Campaign Licensing collaboration placing Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting Equals Pi (1982) at the center of Tiffany & Co.'s About Love campaign with Beyoncé and Jay-Z, anchored by the Tiffany Diamond.
- Keith Haring x Pandora Collection First-ever art collaboration for Pandora, a jewelry line of charms and bracelets featuring Keith Haring's signature motifs and reflecting his art-is-for-everybody ethos.
- Jean-Michel Basquiat x Brooklyn Nets City Edition Uniforms NBA City Edition uniforms for the Brooklyn Nets inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat's art, honoring Basquiat's Brooklyn roots.
- Jean-Michel Basquiat x Fortnite Back Blings In-game digital cosmetic items (Back Blings) released in the Fortnite Item Shop featuring Basquiat's Untitled 1982 crown and 1984 Pez Dispenser artwork.
- Keith Haring x USPS Love Forever Stamp United States Postal Service Forever stamp featuring Keith Haring's untitled 1985 drawing with two figures reaching toward a red heart, part of USPS's Love series.
- Keith Haring and Basquiat x Uniqlo UT Collections Ongoing UT graphic T-shirt and apparel collections with Uniqlo featuring Keith Haring and Basquiat artwork, including the SPRZ NY launch in 2014 and recurring Art Essentials and sub-collaboration lines.
- Kenny Scharf x Dior Menswear Collection High-fashion menswear collaboration with Dior where Creative Director Kim Jones created psychedelic patterns inspired by Kenny Scharf's work for the Pre-Fall 2021 collection and follow-on capsules.
- Patrick Nagel x Gucci Pre-Fall 2023 Collection Gucci Pre-Fall 2023 Collection featuring Patrick Nagel's minimalist Pop Art style of the 1980s on bomber jackets, trench coats, shirts, and skirts.
- Robert Mapplethorpe x Repossi Fine Jewelry Collection Fine jewelry collection developed over three years, inspired by Robert Mapplethorpe's own jewelry designs, featuring eight initial pieces (extended in Act 2) and launched through Dover Street Market stores and the Repossi Place Vendôme flagship.
- Robert Indiana LOVE x Longchamp Le Pliage Bag Fall 2023 collection of Longchamp's Le Pliage bags featuring Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE artwork.
- Tom Wesselmann x Coach Summer 2022 Collection Summer 2022 global campaign with Tom Wesselmann's colorful graphic motifs including lips, flowers, and still lifes on Coach apparel and accessories.
- Keith Haring x MAC Cosmetics VIVA GLAM Lipstick Collection Winter 2021 MAC VIVA GLAM lipstick collection with three colorways (Red Haring, St. Marks Yellow, Canal Blue) and a related NFT collection, with proceeds supporting HIV/AIDS organizations.
- Jean-Michel Basquiat x Who Decides War x H&M Collection June 2024 collection in collaboration with Who Decides War and H&M, featuring lesser-known Jean-Michel Basquiat works highlighting influential Black artists, unveiled in Paris.
- Keith Haring x Gufram Luna Luna Furniture Collection 2025 life-size recreation of Keith Haring's 1987 Luna Luna carousel sculptures as polyurethane furniture, handcrafted by Italian design company Gufram and debuted at Salone del Mobile Milan.
- Gary Baseman x Pop Mart Collectible Figures Winter 2024 Pop Mart collectible figures including the MEGA SPACE MOLLY 400% figure featuring Gary Baseman's Toby character, plus the Hirono winter 2024 collection in Baseman's signature style.
- Robert Mapplethorpe x Saint Laurent Exhibition and Lifestyle Collection Spring 2022 exhibition at Saint Laurent Rive Droite stores in Paris and Los Angeles and a lifestyle collection of bags, leather goods, clothing, porcelain, and pillows featuring Robert Mapplethorpe's silver gelatin photographs.
- Jean-Michel Basquiat x Raymond Weil Special Edition Watch Special edition watch by Raymond Weil merging Basquiat's neo-expressionist art with traditional watchmaking, marking Raymond Weil's inaugural art collaboration.
- Kenny Scharf x Movado Watch Collection Watch collection featuring Kenny Scharf's Blobzmos characters, flower motifs, and cosmic landscape designs on Movado's modern watches.
- Keith Haring and Basquiat x Swatch Watch Collections Swatch watch collaborations featuring Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat artwork, including the 1984 World Breakdancing Championship-inspired Fall 2024 Haring capsule and the 2023 Basquiat collection.
- Keith Haring x Disney Mickey Mouse Multi-Brand Collaboration Multi-category partnership combining Disney's Mickey Mouse with Keith Haring artwork across H&M kidswear, Coach accessories, Swatch watches, Uniqlo apparel, Medicom Be@rbricks, Levi's, and Stance socks.
- Keith Haring x Louis Vuitton Collaboration Luxury product collaboration placing Keith Haring's iconic artwork across Louis Vuitton merchandise.
- Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring x Polaroid Collections Special edition Polaroid Now cameras and i-Type instant film featuring Basquiat (2024) and Haring (2021) signature symbols and motifs.
- Robert Indiana x LEGO LOVE Sculpture LEGO collaboration recreating Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE sculpture in brick form.
- James Rosenquist x Lanvin Fall/Winter 2021 Collection Lanvin Fall/Winter 2021 collection by Creative Director Bruno Sialelli incorporating James Rosenquist's Pop Art collages into colorful suiting and metallic fabrics.
- Hueman x Estée Lauder Micro Essence Artist Edition Spring Summer 2023 artist edition design by street artist Hueman for the Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion with Sakura Ferment.
Companies that use Artestar
Customer profileNamed customers39 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Artestar technology and API
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Artestar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
51 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Gufram / Luna LunaminorKeith Haring's original Luna Luna carousel sculptures (1987) have been recreated by Italian design company Gufram in life-size furniture. The collection featuring dog and baby carousel seats debuted at Salone del Mobile Milan April 2025, following Luna Luna's 2025 reopening in New York.
- United States Postal ServicecoreUSPS released Keith Haring Love (2025) Forever stamp featuring an untitled 1985 drawing with two figures reaching toward a red heart. The stamp is part of USPS's popular Love series, timed for Valentine's Day cards and heartfelt greetings.
- SauconyminorKeith Haring x Saucony collaboration featuring Haring's iconic figures on running shoes and apparel, Summer and Fall 2025 collections. 'Running is for everybody. Love is for everybody.'
- H&McoreH&M collaborated with the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat and luxury streetwear brand Who Decides War for a clothing line unveiled in Paris June 2024. The collection focused on lesser-known Basquiat works highlighting influential Black artists, eschewing signature motifs like crowns and dinosaurs.
- SamsoniteminorSamsonite's Summer 2024 collection featured Kenny Scharf's distinctive style blending pop culture, surrealism, and colorful whimsical imagery applied to Samsonite's iconic C-lite suitcase.
- Olympia Le TanminorFrench brand Olympia Le Tan created a three-part handbag and clutch collection inspired by Tom Wesselmann's bold artworks. Each item is handmade in Portugal with felt appliqué, stainless steel frames, and silk thread embroidery.
- Jean Paul Gaultier ParfumsminorJean Paul Gaultier Parfums Pride 2024 collaboration featured Keith Haring's 'Once Upon A Time' mural (at NYC LGBT Community Center) on special edition fragrance bottles and cans. The black and white design honors the 20th anniversary of Stonewall riots and LGBTQIA+ rights movement.
- Pop MartminorPop Mart x Gary Baseman collaboration featured MEGA SPACE MOLLY 400% figure transformed into Baseman's Toby character with space suit and 3D eyeballs. Also included Hirono winter 2024 collection in Baseman's signature style.
- Ludovic de Saint SerninminorRobert Mapplethorpe collaboration with designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin for New York Fashion Week.
- AbsolutminorKeith Haring collaboration with Absolut vodka brand.
- BOW WOWminorBOW WOW x Herb Ritts collection (February 2023) paid homage to Herb Ritts projects through BOW WOW's vintage filter, featuring swing tops, sweatshirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and hats with vintage finishes.
- GuccicorePatrick Nagel's minimalist 1980s artwork adorned Gucci's Pre-Fall 2023 Collection. Nagel's distinctive style featuring elegant graphic work and portrayals of contemporary women complemented Gucci's romantically-inspired loose silhouette collection.
- SkagenminorJeremyville created custom artwork for Skagen's limited-edition Spring Summer 2023 collection featuring Danish motifs like lighthouses, sailboats, and anchors on exclusive watches and jewelry pieces.
- PomelominorBijou Karman collaboration with Southeast Asia's leading fashion destination Pomelo (launched 2013) featuring bright florals and bold patterns on belts, dresses, T-shirts, and tanks.
- Raymond WeilminorRaymond Weil's first art collaboration featured Jean-Michel Basquiat in a special edition watch. CEO Elie Bernheim continues his grandfather's tradition of art collecting, with this collaboration celebrating the connection between art and music that defined Basquiat's work.
- LongchampcoreLongchamp x Robert Indiana collection featured Indiana's iconic LOVE artwork on Longchamp's Le Pliage bag. Creative Director Sophie Delafontaine described it as combining the emotional resonance of LOVE with the appeal of a universally beloved bag.
- MovadominorMovado x Kenny Scharf watch collection featured multiple designs including Blobzmos watch with color-shifting amber details, flower motif dials, and cosmic landscape designs. Scharf's signature hopefulness and pop-cultural symbolism defined the collection.
- PleasuresminorStreetwear brand Pleasures released apparel and accessories collection featuring Austin Lee's colorful artworks, including t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, jeans, hat, and bookend. Lee created custom artwork for campaign videos.
- Estee LauderminorStreet artist Hueman created artist edition design for Estee Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion with Sakura Ferment. Hueman interprets inner strength as balance between dualities - realism and abstraction, delicate but strong.
- Van LeeuwenminorVan Leeuwen celebrated Pride Month with Keith Haring-inspired 'Passion Fruit Berry Pop' ice cream flavor. A portion of proceeds donated to The Center, an LGBTQ+ community resource hub in NYC.
- MedicomminorKeith Haring x Disney Mickey Mouse x Medicom Be@rbrick collaboration featuring collectible figures.
- Fortnite (Epic Games)coreBasquiat Back Blings available in Fortnite Item Shop featuring Untitled 1982 crown artwork and 1984 Pez Dispenser artwork. Collaboration with Epic Games and Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
- Saint Laurent (Yves Saint Laurent)coreAnthony Vaccarello created an exhibition of Robert Mapplethorpe's original works at Saint Laurent Rive Droite stores in Paris and Los Angeles, in collaboration with The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. A lifestyle collection including bags, leather goods, clothing, porcelain, and pillows was also released.
- CoachcoreCoach Creative Director Stuart Vevers collaborated with Tom Wesselmann's estate for a Summer 2022 global campaign featuring colorful graphic motifs including lips, flowers, and still lifes on Coach apparel and accessories. The campaign starred Hari Nef, Kai-Isaiah Jamal, and Manami Kinoshita, photographed by Juergen Teller.
- PandoracorePandora's first-ever art collaboration featured Keith Haring-inspired jewelry collection with pieces embodying Haring's 'art is for everybody' ethos. The vibrant, free, and bold collection included charms and bracelets inspired by Haring's principles of inclusivity and diversity.
- Junya WatanabeminorKeith Haring's doodles enlivened windbreakers and bomber jackets, and Jean-Michel Basquiat's crowns and skull motifs were featured on papery blazers and camp shirts in Junya Watanabe's Spring 2023 menswear collection.
- Honey Fucking DijonminorArtestar partnered with DJ Honey Dijon on her fashion label Honey Fucking Dijon, featuring Keith Haring, Basquiat, and Robert Mapplethorpe artwork. Collections are deeply influenced by artists' connection to NYC, clubbing, music, and 1980s pop culture. Sold globally through Dover Street Market.
- MAC CosmeticscoreKeith Haring x MAC VIVA GLAM lipstick collection (Winter 2021) featured three lipsticks (Red Haring, St. Marks Yellow, Canal Blue) with 100% of proceeds donated to MAC VIVA GLAM Fund supporting youth with HIV/AIDS. The collaboration also included MAC's first-ever NFT collection, launched in partnership with ConsenSys.
- Tiffany & Co.coreTiffany & Co. featured Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting Equals Pi (1982) in their 'About Love' campaign with Beyoncé and Jay-Z, featuring the iconic Tiffany Diamond. This campaign marked a new direction for Tiffany and was covered extensively in fashion press including Vogue, WWD, Forbes, and People magazine.
- DiorcoreCreative Director Kim Jones collaborated with Kenny Scharf for Pre-Fall 2021 menswear, featuring psychedelic patterns on high-fashion menswear. The collaboration included runway looks, capsule collections, playing card-themed capsule, and Lunar New Year 2022 limited editions. Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott, J Balvin, and Nick Jonas wore pieces from the collection.
- RepossicoreAfter three years of research and development, Repossi revealed an eight-piece fine jewelry collection inspired by Robert Mapplethorpe's own jewelry. Collection presented first through Dover Street Market stores in New York, Los Angeles, London, then Paris flagship at Place Vendôme. Extended with seven additional pieces in Act 2 (2022).
- AkilaminorAkila collaborated with the Nagel Estate to create sunglasses inspired by Patrick Nagel's artwork. The New Wave one-piece wraparound frame with polarized lenses featured Nagel's distinctive minimalist aesthetic.
- Louis VuittoncoreKeith Haring collaboration with Louis Vuitton featured Haring's iconic artwork on luxury products.
- Hot WheelsminorKenny Scharf collaboration with Hot Wheels featuring the artist's whimsical style on toy vehicles.
- The WeekndminorJean-Michel Basquiat collaboration with The Weeknd featuring artwork in the artist's brand or campaign.
- LEGOcoreRobert Indiana collaboration with LEGO featuring the iconic LOVE sculpture in brick form.
- Who Decides WarminorLuxury streetwear brand Who Decides War (founded 2018, known for modern Americana aesthetic) partnered with Basquiat Estate and H&M for June 2024 collection.
- LanvincoreJames Rosenquist Pop Art collages featured in Lanvin Fall/Winter 2021 collection. Creative Director Bruno Sialelli transformed the oldest fashion house in Paris with pop culture juxtaposed against couture.
- DKNYminorBrooklyn artist Jeremyville capsule collection for DKNY featuring New York-themed black & white illustrations on seven unisex items including tees, denim jacket, and bucket hat.
- Opening CeremonyminorOpening Ceremony's Herb Ritts '365 Days of Pride' initiative featured capsule collection of five t-shirts honoring the late photographer's legacy in LGBTQ+ culture.
- NoahminorTom Wesselmann x Noah collaboration (Spring 2021) placed Wesselmann's colorful pop art on basic T-shirts in bright tones. Noah is a NYC men's clothing brand merging skate, surf, and music cultures with classic menswear.
- PolaroidcoreKeith Haring (2021) and Jean-Michel Basquiat (2024) special edition Polaroid Now cameras and i-Type instant film featuring the artists' distinctive symbols and motifs, paying tribute to their influence and creativity.
- YellowpopminorArtestar worked with Yellowpop to create bold, colorful neon signs and wallpapers featuring artwork of Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tom Wesselmann, and Kenny Scharf (2021-2024). Energy-efficient LED products.
- SwatchcoreKeith Haring x Swatch collaboration (Fall 2024) and Keith Haring x Disney Mickey Mouse x Swatch capsule watch collection featuring Haring's signature style.
- Levi'sminorKeith Haring x Mickey Mouse x Levi's collaboration featuring customizable denim and apparel.
- StanceminorKeith Haring x Mickey Mouse x Stance collaboration featuring socks.
- Dover Street MarketcoreDover Street Market serves as a key retail partner for multiple Artestar artist collaborations, including Repossi x Robert Mapplethorpe (first Act), Honey Fucking Dijon label, Tom Wesselmann x Noah, and other exclusive releases.
- Brooklyn Nets (NBA)coreBrooklyn Nets City Edition uniforms for 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons were inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat's art. The collaboration aimed to celebrate Basquiat's work, give voice to the voiceless, and pay homage to Brooklyn's cultural heritage.
- DisneycoreKeith Haring x Disney Mickey Mouse partnership spanning multiple brand collaborations including H&M kidswear, Coach apparel and accessories, Swatch watches, Uniqlo apparel, Medicom Be@rbricks, Levi's customizable apparel, and Stance socks.
- AdobeminorKeith Haring collaboration with Adobe featuring Haring's art in Adobe products or marketing.
- UniqlocoreArtestar's 20+ year partnership with Uniqlo has been instrumental in bringing Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat art to mainstream. Includes Uniqlo's 10th Anniversary UT graphic T-shirt project, SPRZ NY launch (2014), and ongoing Art Essentials collections. Sub-collaborations include Keith Haring x Coca-Cola, Keith Haring x Subway Drawings, Keith Haring x Tokyo/Japan collection, Basquiat x Warner Bros., and more.
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Artestar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Artists Rights Society (ARS): ARS is the largest US rights management organization for visual artists, representing thousands of estates and licensing fine art and photography for editorial, commercial, and merchandising use. ARS is the most direct functional peer to Artestar in the art licensing agency model, differing primarily in scale and breadth of catalog.
- VAGA (Visual Artists and Galleries Association): VAGA licenses reproduction and merchandising rights to artwork by major modern and contemporary artists. It is a direct peer to Artestar in the visual art licensing agency space, with overlapping mandate of brokering artist IP for commercial use.
- Wild Apple Licensing: Wild Apple represents artists and photographers for licensing across home decor, publishing, stationery, and consumer products. It is a direct peer to Artestar in artist representation and image licensing, with comparable revenue model based on royalties from brand partners.
- Bridgeman Images: Bridgeman Images licenses fine art and cultural photography for commercial use across publishing, advertising, and product applications. Comparable to Artestar as an art rights and licensing intermediary for brand collaborations and commercial reproductions.
- Crystal Art Gallery: Crystal Art Gallery licenses artwork from artists and estates for use across greeting cards, gifts, homeware, and lifestyle products. It is a direct peer in the artist estate licensing space, monetizing fine art IP through a broad portfolio of brand and retail licensees.
- Beanstalk: Beanstalk is a global brand licensing agency that represents IP owners across consumer products, fashion, and lifestyle categories. It is directly comparable to Artestar as a licensing intermediary brokering deals between IP owners (artists, estates, brands) and manufacturer/retail licensees.
- Brand Liaison: Brand Liaison is a licensing agency representing pop culture, music, and entertainment IP for use across apparel, accessories, and home goods. It is a direct peer to Artestar in the boutique IP licensing agency space, particularly for cultural and artist-driven brand collaborations.
- Joester Loria Group: Joester Loria Group is a brand licensing agency representing lifestyle, art, and entertainment properties for use across consumer products. Comparable to Artestar as a boutique licensing intermediary with a similar revenue model based on royalties from brand partners.
Broad incumbents
- Authentic Brands Group: Authentic Brands Group is a large-scale IP licensing platform managing brands and celebrity IP (including some deceased artists and entertainment figures) across global consumer products. It is a broad incumbent in the licensing space, offering overlapping IP-to-product capabilities but at far greater scale than Artestar's boutique estate model.
- Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products: Warner Bros. Discovery's consumer products division licenses entertainment IP (including animation characters and celebrity estates) across apparel, accessories, home goods, and digital. It is a broad incumbent using a structurally similar licensing model at vastly greater scale than Artestar's artist estate focus.
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Frequently asked questions about Artestar
What does Artestar do?
Artestar is an artist licensing agency that represents the estates and foundations of major 20th-century artists and brokers commercial collaborations between those artists and brand partners. The company licenses fine art and artist intellectual property for use across fashion, luxury goods, watches, jewelry, sports merchandise, cosmetics, home goods, digital collectibles, gaming, and consumer products. Revenue is generated through licensing fees and royalty arrangements negotiated with brand partners on a per-collaboration basis.
Is Artestar a public or private company?
Artestar is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Artestar founded?
Artestar was founded in 2003. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Artestar based?
Artestar is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does Artestar make money?
One revenue line is on record: artist Licensing and Brand Collaborations.
Who are Artestar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Artists Rights Society (ARS), VAGA (Visual Artists and Galleries Association), Wild Apple Licensing, Bridgeman Images, Crystal Art Gallery, Beanstalk, Brand Liaison and Joester Loria Group. Broad incumbents are Authentic Brands Group and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.
Does Artestar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Artestar.
What industry is Artestar in?
Artestar's product category is Art Licensing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIAGAA, Full-Service Artist Management, with a secondary code of MPAIAGAI, Merchandising & D2C Management (Artists). Its NAICS code is 7114.