Art Ask Agency: Kukuxumusu arrives to the UK

Frida Kahlo Corporation signs an exclusive representation agreement for Europe

Art Ask Agency is very proud to introduce the Frida Kahlo brand at BLE at the end of this month. Isolda P Kahlo, direct niece to Frida, is the founder of the Frida Kahlo Corporation. The Corporations aim is to promote the name and the image of Frida as a multifaceted woman that was attached to her culture and enriched with all her surrounding elements and more then anything her Passion for Life. Frida Kahlo as a brand reflects strength, energy, commitment and passion. A lot can be said about the scope of an artist such as Frida Kahlo. She is an historical icon as well as an artistic and social movements representative. The mysticism around her has created movements like Fridamania and Kahloism, to praise her ideology and passion for life, which give her name great social and cultural renown.

In the 80’s Frida was established as a feminine heroine, in the 90’s rediscovered as an artist and in the new millennium turned into a Hollywood character.

“Feet, what do I need you for if I have wings to fly?”
“I never painted my dreams, I painted my own reality.”

Kukuxumusu arrives to the UK

This well known Spanish brand established since 1989 now takes the step into active licensing in the UK. With 20 own shops all around Spain and an extremely high brand awareness, Art Ask Agency trust this will also be a roaring success on the UK market. Target for teens and adult with its ironic animal drawings in human situations. The content of the Kukuxumusu universe, and the extremely rich style guide, draws both laughter and some serious thoughts. Currently over 30 active licensees, about 1.000 licensed articles and many with international presence. This is an opportunity you just cannot miss out on. Funny, decorative and highly recognizable - Art Ask Agency just love this brand!

Anne Stokes Collection new partners

Art Ask Agency count on a total of 25 licensees for Anne’s stunning fantasy art. New partners that recently joined us are back to school Papeteries Hamelin, and Enri in Spain for the 2011 campaigns and beyond. Heraclio Fournier and their Bicycle branded poker decks just launched Anne Stokes to the world wide market this month. Our calendar partners Pyramid International and KV&H Verlag already have the 2011 calendars on the market and are working hard on the 2012 editions as well as Lewellyn in the USA for a special dragon edition. Bradford Exchange launches the first collectible item, a jewelled plate with the Kindred Spirits theme, this autumn and are expecting very good reactions. The personalized check books are already available in the USA and many more fantastic products in the pipeline. For home textile both Ladelle and Herding are launching the first products this autumn and and a lot of fantasy fans will finally be able to have the bed sets they have been longing for. Ravensburger, one of our first partners, will be presenting new puzzles in January so watch out for this at the Toy Fair. Zippo have also launched their collection of Anne Stokes lighters with a large range covering various themes and brand new designs with relief motives in 3D.

Haynes Publishing

Congratualtions to the 2010 winner of the prestigious LIMA UK award as best licensed brand range to Grace Cole and the Haynes range. Moreover we can announce new partners for back to school in Italy for 2011 and much looking forward to see an exciting range of school items as well as gifts. Products with autumn launch are mobile phone accessories and a new bag and stationary range for Spain. New models for men’s apparel in Scandinavia as well as home textile including bedding, towels and fleece. Home textile range also continues in Spain now including fleece blankets.

Brand Licensing Europe 2010

Come and visit Art Ask Agency at booth G022 for any enquiries and to find out the latest news.