Supporting leading institutions

Supporting important institutions that have ensured public access to art for many decades before us is a crucial part of Avant Arte’s mission. We are proud to partner with some of the world’s leading museums to help with fundraising and reaching new audiences.

A framed print of a face in red tones on an easel, displayed in an art gallery with paintings on the green walls.

Delivering fundraising success

Celebrating 50 Years of Dia with George Condo

Our inaugural collaboration with Dia celebrated their 50th anniversary with a collection of fundraising prints by George Condo, who generously offered this benefit edition project to celebrate it.

Abstract portrait with two overlapping faces in cubist style, featuring geometric shapes and vibrant colors against a bright blue background.

A cartoonish figure with large eyes holds a cigarette, wearing a colorful, abstract-patterned shirt against a dark blue background.

Colorful abstract artwork with geometric shapes forming a face on a bright yellow background. Features bold reds, greens, and blues.

3 iconic print editions

$2.5M raised for Dia

“[After the ones I made with Warhol], the best silkscreen prints I’ve made were those I did with Avant Arte
George Condo

Engaging new audiences

Abstract design of intertwined, outlined human figures on a red background, forming a symmetrical pattern with hands pointing outward.

Colorful geometric pattern with birds, brains, and abstract shapes on a black background, featuring red intersecting lines.

Abstract pattern of intertwined arms and hands in a circular design on a black background, creating a kaleidoscopic effect.

Illustration of people in traditional attire arranged in a circular pattern on a yellow background, surrounded by stylized clouds.

A chance to collect new limited edition works by Ai Weiwei

In celebration of Ai Weiwei's landmark exhibition at the Design Museum in London, a series of print editions offered collectors a unique opportunity to own and engage with iconic motifs and moments from his expansive oeuvre.

A man in a dark shirt takes a selfie with a smartphone while raising his middle finger, standing outdoors.

on-angle grid of images overlaid with Ai Weiwei's middle finger on a bright green background

A digital artwork to coincide with the release

Ai Weiwei has given the middle finger to significant locations worldwide — and taken photos to prove it. We’ve collaborated with Weiwei to create Middle Finger, an interactive digital artwork that invites you to engage with his powerful symbol of defiance. Take part

A hand making a gesture towards a city skyline at sunset, with people seated on benches by the waterfront.

20.000+ submissions have been added from all over the world

“Working with Avant Arte on  the Ai Weiwei editions project was creatively inspiring, professionally accomplished, and economically transformative for the funding model of the Design Museum’s Ai Weiwei exhibition.”
Tim Marlow,CEO and Director of the Design Museum

Building a new generation of patrons

Making Elisabeth Peyton’s art accessible to everyone

Elizabeth Peyton celebrated British history with two striking portraits, created as limited editions in support of the National Portrait Gallery.

Framed abstract portrait in pink tones on a white background, featuring expressive lines and brushstrokes, hung on a brown wall.

Abstract painting of a face in earthy tones, with bold brush strokes, in a light wooden frame on a green wall.

Development process of Frederick Douglass

Owning a piece of the Gallery collection

Featured in the National Portrait Gallery’s 2023 re-opening hang, these print editions also offered an opportunity to own a piece of the gallery’s celebrated collection—available to buy through our platform and at the museum shop.

Cozy room with a cushioned chair, colorful pillow, small wooden table with fruit, and abstract face artwork on a cream wall.

“A cornerstone of why we’ve done this project is to welcome a much wider and diverse audience to the gallery and make them feel that this is a place for them”
Nicholas Cullinan,Director of the National Portrait Gallery

Celebrating legacies

To complement Ed Ruscha’s major retrospective at LACMA, his renowned painting Actual Size was reimagined as a limited edition print, offering collectors an opportunity to own a piece of his celebrated artistry.

Ed Ruscha limited edition print being produced at Make-Ready.

framed print by Ed Ruscha leaning against a wooden door

Piece of Art History revisited

Our marketing campaign brought Ruscha’s painting to life with dynamic animations, an in-depth article, and captivating video, reestablishing its cult status.

Abstract artwork featuring the word "SPAM" in bold yellow letters on a dark background, with a small can and yellow brushstrokes below.

1962

Ed Ruscha paints one of his most iconic works, Actual Size

Person in denim outfit viewing a large artwork with the word "SPAM" in bold yellow letters on a blue and white background in a gallery.

1963

LACMA acquires Actual Size, which will be displayed in the first room of Ed Ruscha’s major retrospective in 2024

Framed SPAM poster with blue corner protectors, leaning against a wood-paneled wall near a window, with a SPAM can on the ledge.

2024

1.863 limited editions of Actual Size are sold, raising nearly $1M for LACMA

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