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What is the difference between Art-merch and regular merch? The word "Art" indicates that this product (object) belongs to the sphere of Creativity and Art. It also indicates the exclusive qualities of this product such as limited edition, famous author, original image, the use of manual labor in the production process.
Art-merch objects, as a rule, are created on the basis of an author's work or an original object of art (painting, drawing, sketch, etc.). Therefore, one of the main tasks of the Art-merch object is to remind about the Author of the original work (artist, designer, craftsman, etc.) or its Owner (museum, gallery, art fund, corporate or private collection).
Art-merch objects can be created for a specific event (presentation, new product launch, company opening, performance premiere, anniversary, festival, fair, competition, other events). Art-merch objects help fix this event in people's memory, and continue to remind of it for a long time.
Art-merch objects can become very popular among different groups of buyers. Exhibition (exclusive) samples of Art-merch objects may have a collection value. Limited edition Art-merch objects, which is often of interest to art collectors who consider them as rare Design items. Today, the public's interest in Art-merch objects by such artists as Picasso, Dali, Kandinsky, Chagall, Malevich, and other authors remains at an extremely high level. Porcelain tableware depicting fragments of paintings and drawings by various artists continues to attract the attention of both professional art dealers and lovers of exquisite Design.
As a rule, Art-merch objects are not as expensive as original art works. Visitors to Museums, Galleries, Exhibitions and Fairs can always afford to buy a small beautiful Art-merch object with the Company logo (Porcelain plate, Ceramic Mug, Decorative Pillow, T-shirt, Neckerchief or other Accessory), which will be a nice decoration in the everyday life of the buyer. Thus, Art-merch objects are accessible to a wide range of people with different financial capabilities. Some people create large collections of Art-merch objects in their homes.