What Joseph Klibansky Art does

Joseph Klibansky Art Group B.V. is a Netherlands-domiciled private company that presents and sells contemporary artworks by South African-born, Amsterdam-based artist Joseph Klibansky. The business operates as a founder-owned art practice with 1–10 employees, headquartered in Naarden (KvK 55027989), and runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront alongside gallery and corporate-commission channels. Revenue is generated through original sculptures and paintings, limited-edition collectibles (e.g., the Bare Hug series at €3,500 per unit), prints at €1,500, and bespoke corporate commissions such as the 7.2 x 5.4 meter ABN AMRO MeesPierson 300-year anniversary piece.

The product portfolio spans sculptures in polished and painted bronze, cast resin, and stereolithography-based 3D printed forms finished with 24kt gold leaf; wall sculptures; large-format digital paintings; and acrylic canvas "Thought Paintings." Production capabilities include bronze casting at scales up to 300kg (e.g., Big Bang) and a documented 12,000-drone sky sculpture in Shenzhen that established a world record. The company has executed commissioned projects for entities including ABN AMRO MeesPierson, CapitaLand, Armin van Buuren, and MALUMA, and has works placed through Phillips auction house.

The go-to-market is digital-first via the official website with e-commerce, supplemented by exhibitions at venues such as Museum de Fundatie (Zwolle), Palazzo Franchetti (Venice), Annabel's Mayfair (London), and K11 Art Mall (Guangzhou), plus partnerships with HOFA Gallery and Soho House. Marketing relies on social media (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest) and newsletter distribution. Customer segments include high-net-worth collectors, corporate clients for commissions, and emerging collectors entering through accessible limited editions. The company has no disclosed external funding and no parent company.

Name

Joseph Klibansky Art

Legal name

Joseph Klibansky Art Group B.V.

Website

https://josephklibansky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Joseph Klibansky Art Group B.V. is a Netherlands-based, founder-owned art practice that creates, exhibits, and sells contemporary sculptures, paintings, limited editions, and collectibles by Joseph Klibansky through direct e-commerce, gallery exhibitions, and corporate commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Naarden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Artwork sales: Sale of original sculptures, paintings, and limited edition artworks directly to collectors through website enquiries and gallery channels. Editions include limited runs (e.g., 5+3AP, 20+4AP) and unique pieces.
2. Collectible editions: Sale of limited edition collectibles including the Bare Hug Collectable series in multiple color variants (€3,500 incl. VAT) and print editions (€1,500). Sold directly through e-commerce.
3. Corporate commissions: Custom commissioned artwork projects for corporate clients such as ABN AMRO MeesPierson's 300-year anniversary project resulting in a 7.2 x 5.4 meter 8-panel artwork.
4. Licensing and collaborations: Album cover collaborations (Armin van Buuren), annual report covers (CapitaLand), and brand partnerships generating licensing revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Joseph Klibansky Art (Joseph Klibansky Art Group B.V.) is the studio and commercial brand of contemporary artist Joseph Klibansky, producing and selling original sculptures, paintings, limited editions, prints, and art merchandise to collectors worldwide. The studio also undertakes bespoke corporate and private commissions and licenses artwork for use on album covers and corporate publications.

Product overview

Joseph Klibansky Art operates an e-commerce art platform selling contemporary artworks primarily in sculpture and painting forms. The core offering consists of original and limited edition sculptures (polished bronze, painted bronze, cast resin, stereolithography), wall sculptures with gold leaf finishes, digital paintings, and thought paintings on canvas. The flagship product line is the Bare Hug bear sculpture series, available as original bronze works, limited edition prints, and the popular Bare Hug Collectable (multicolor resin sculpture in 8 variants at €3,500). The company also sells branded merchandise including jewelry, books, caps, and fashion. Recent projects include the Tree of Life collaboration with Scorpios Mykonos, Soho House, and HOFA Gallery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Original Sculptures

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABN AMRO MeesPiersoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2020For its 300-year anniversary, Dutch private bank ABN AMRO MeesPierson commissioned Joseph Klibansky to create a special project. The result was a massive 7.2 x 5.4 meter, 8-panel unique artwork that was cut into 40,000 squares, each sent to one of the bank's clients. Demonstrates capability for large-scale corporate commissions.
• Annabel's Mayfair LondonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2020Exclusive private members club Annabel's Mayfair in London exhibited a curated collection of Joseph Klibansky sculptures, with exclusive video walkthrough created.
• Armin van BuurenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2016Created album cover artwork for Dutch trance DJ Armin van Buuren. Project received coverage across Dutch media including De Telegraaf, Nu.nl, WNL, and Showbiznewz.nl.
• Phillips Auction HouseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2014Elements of Life bronze sculpture sold at Phillips' 'Under the Influence' auction in London. Ongoing relationship with collector acquiring multiple works through auction channel.
• CapitaLandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2012Created Annual Report 2011 cover artwork for Singapore-based real estate company CapitaLand.
• Scorpios Mykonos, Soho House & HOFA GallerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTree of Life project collaboration involving Scorpios Mykonos, Soho House, and HOFA Gallery. Multi-venue, multi-partner artistic installation combining hospitality and gallery spaces.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Takashi Murakami: Murakami's Kaikai Kiki studio mirrors Klibansky's structure: contemporary artist producing originals, limited edition prints, and collectibles (Murakami.Flowers, Ohana Hatake), plus extensive brand collaborations (Louis Vuitton, Vans, Uniqlo). Similar product ladder from print to sculpture.
• Daniel Arsham: Contemporary sculptor with crossover collectibles business (Section.Toys, eroded objects), brand collaborations (Adidas, Pokemon), and gallery exhibitions globally. Closely aligned product mix and customer base.
• KAWS (Brian Donnelly): KAWS operates a near-identical model to Joseph Klibansky Art: figurative contemporary sculpture, multi-variant collectible drops (OriginalFake, Bearbrick collaborations), brand collaborations (Uniqlo, Dior, Nike), and global exhibitions. Most directly comparable peer.
• Shepard Fairey: Contemporary artist with strong brand identity (OBEY), limited edition print drops, and crossover brand collaborations. Comparable in edition-based revenue model and accessible price points.

Broad incumbents

• Jeff Koons: Large-scale figurative sculpture with luxury and celebrity collector base (similar to Klibansky's Jake Paul, Armin van Buuren overlap). Brand collaborations with Louis Vuitton and Balloon Dog editions are comparable in scale and positioning.
• Banksy: Limited edition prints and authenticated collectibles drive a substantial secondary and primary market. Comparable print-based revenue model and brand cachet, though operating model is more anonymous.
• Damien Hirst: Established contemporary artist with large-scale sculpture and limited edition markets, auction track record at Phillips and Christie's, and global exhibitions. Indirectly competitive as a brand-tier artist with similar collector overlap.
• Yayoi Kusama: Sculpture and painting at global museum exhibitions (Palazzo Franchetti-type venues), plus accessible collectibles and merchandise. Comparable in geographic exhibition footprint and edition strategy.

Others

• HOFA Gallery: Listed as a strategic partner on the Tree of Life collaboration. Gallery channel that represents contemporary artists and is an enabling ecosystem participant for Klibansky's distribution and exhibition strategy.

Emerging players

• RETNA (Marquis Lewis): Contemporary artist with limited edition prints, mural projects, and gallery exhibitions. Smaller scale but comparable edition-based model and collector overlap.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/josephklibansky
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/josephklibanskyart
• Facebookfacebook.com/josephklibanskyart
• Instagraminstagram.com/josephklibansky
• Pinterestpinterest.com/josephklibansky
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joseph-klibansky-art

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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