On the 7th of July, MFA, Boston hosted a product launch to unveil the TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition Gift Set
Art and cultural IP licensing specialist ARTiSTORY has signed a global licensing deal with premium smartphone brand TECNO to collaborate with Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. On the 7th of July, MFA, Boston hosted a product launch to unveil the TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition Gift Set. Witnessed by art and art-lovers, the launch event was a perfect example of empowering storytelling through licensing.Β
TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition pays tribute to Piet Mondrian, a 20th century art icon of abstract art best known for his bold and colorful block paintings. It is the worldβs first smart device that uses βsunlight drawingβ light technology to allow the phone to change colors in sunlight β creating a device that is both artistic and intuitive. With the exceptional craftsmanship and its innovative visual appearance, TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition collected two international design awards, 2022 MUSE Design Award from US and the A’ Design Award from Italy.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, receives more than 1.2 million visitors a year, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world. It is also home to masterpieces by Katsushika Hokusai, Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, Alphonse Maria Mucha, Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet and Paul CΓ©zanne. Designs from ARTiSTORYβs βRhapsody of Modernismβ collection take inspiration from modern artists, including Piet Mondrian.
βAesthetics in technology are becoming increasingly important for todayβs consumer, as they look for a more personal mobile experience,β said Lucia Liu, Chief Brand Officer, TECNO. βThe introduction of the CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition makes it possible to achieve the beauty of art through technological innovation as well as to bring art and style to more consumers.β
βTechnology as a canvas is a medium weβve been exploring for years, with the help of TECNO, we can bring our renown collections to a broader audience,β said Debra LaKind, Senior Director, Intellectual Property & Business Development at MFA. βItβs incredible to see the work of Piet Mondrian serve as inspiration for a completely new kind of smartphone design, one that embraces the true sentiment of abstract art brought to life through technology.βΒ
βIn a new era for business, museums promote the cultural value of its collections through products and crossover collaborations,β said Yizan He, Founder and CEO, ARTiSTORY. βMuseum collections are the symbols of human history and civilization. They are the inspiration and the creative wisdom that can bring true values of the brands to the market.β