Van Gogh Museum Halts Distribution of Free Cards Due to Crowd Chaos By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Van Gogh Museum has stopped selling limited edition Pokémon cards at its shop in Amsterdam, as massive crowds of fans created a security threat. The collaboration between the museum and The Pokémon Company has been a stunning success, but the Van Gogh Museum says … [Read more...] about Van Gogh’s Pokémon Cards Victim of Their Runaway Success
Art
US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted
Ruling Seen As Victory For Artists and Other Human Creators By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Artificial Intelligence fought the law, and the law won, thanks to a US court that confirmed only human works of art can be copyrighted. In a case heard in a US District court in Washington, D.C., Judge Beryl Howell supported the US Copyright Office's rejection of an application … [Read more...] about US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted
Year-Long Celebration for the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Kicks Off
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLegends Recordings and The Brand Liaison have announced an extensive roster of retailers, licensees, brand partners and events for the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop. The independent record label Legends Recordings is the official licensor of the trademarks and art assets for the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop brand.The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop's … [Read more...] about Year-Long Celebration for the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Kicks Off
Joester Loria Group and Penguin Ventures Team Up on the World of Eric Carle
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Joester Loria Group has appointed Penguin Ventures as its local sub-agent for the World of Eric Carle in the UK, Ireland, and Eire. The Joester Loria Group (JLG) is a full-service licensing and brand management agency. The agency is responsible for the global licensing rights to the World of Eric Carle brand. The World of Eric … [Read more...] about Joester Loria Group and Penguin Ventures Team Up on the World of Eric Carle
Firefly to Act As Agent For London Studio’s Art of Drag
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The London Studio has appointed Firefly Brand Management as its licensing agent for the Art of Drag brand in the US and Canada. Firefly is a global, full-service brand management and licensing agency that specializes in representing entertainment, interactive, technology, art, and lifestyle properties. “Firefly loved Art of Drag, were … [Read more...] about Firefly to Act As Agent For London Studio’s Art of Drag
The London Studio Partners With Tall Boy Prints for Art of Drag
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe London Studio has secured a deal with Tall Boy Prints for a licensed wall art collection featuring the Art of Drag.The London Studio is a UK-based design company that specializes in creating art and greeting cards through both its in-house design team and licensing partnerships with outside artists.“We’re thrilled to be bringing Art of Drag … [Read more...] about The London Studio Partners With Tall Boy Prints for Art of Drag
MoMA and Medicom Partner on Salvador Dali BE@RBRICK Figure Set
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The MoMA Design Store and MEDICOM TOY have partnered on a licensed BE@RBRICK figure set featuring Salvador Dalí's artwork, The Persistence of Memory. MEDICOM TOY is a Japanese company that specializes in manufacturing toys and collectibles. The company's BE@RBRICK collectible figure brand was launched in 2001 to celebrate the 100th … [Read more...] about MoMA and Medicom Partner on Salvador Dali BE@RBRICK Figure Set
Licensing Law: Court Rules Against Andy Warhol in Landmark Copyright Case
Warhol v. Goldsmith Case Also Carries Major Implications for AI-Generated Works By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The US Supreme Court has ruled images of the musician Prince by Andy Warhol violated the copyright of photographer Lynn Goldsmith. The ruling has massive implications for both human artists and for those using artificial intelligence to generate images, videos … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Court Rules Against Andy Warhol in Landmark Copyright Case
Who’s News: Kidrobot Creator, Legendary Artist Frank Kozik Passes Away at 61
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sad news for musicians, art fans and the licensing industry as legendary artist and Kidrobot creative force Frank Kozik passed away unexpectedly on May 6. The announcement came from a saddened Joel Weinshanker, the CEO of Ad Populum, which owns the pop art firm Kidrobot. “Words escape how we felt about Frank," Weinshanker said. … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Kidrobot Creator, Legendary Artist Frank Kozik Passes Away at 61
Art Licensing: Moxie Secures Partnership With Romare Bearden Foundation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Moxie and Co has secured a global partnership with the Romare Bearden Foundation to represent its artwork, prints and commercial designs. The Romare Bearden Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 1990 by the estate of Romare Bearden to preserve and expand upon the late artist's legacy. Bearden was an … [Read more...] about Art Licensing: Moxie Secures Partnership With Romare Bearden Foundation