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Cool Hunting

COOL HUNTING® - Art + Prints + Paper Goods

The article highlights various innovative collaborations and products that blend art and functionality, emphasizing the importance of unique design and cultural relevance in brand strategy. Brands like Samsung and Lexus are leveraging artistic partnerships to enhance their product offerings, suggesting that integrating art and design can create a more compelling brand narrative and consumer connection.

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Cool Hunting: La Petite Mort La Petite Mort The catalog of artist Gabriel de la Mora’s show La Petite Mort at the Museo Jumex in Mexico City is second best to experiencing his work in person. Essays, curator notes, photos and descriptions of the 80 works in the installation share the convergence of the artist’s practice, spanning drawing, painting and sculpture made from eggshells, butterfly wings, Post-It Notes, obsidian, human hair, speaker grill fabric and more. The stunning collection of work focuses on the artists’s collecting of materials, counting the elements, and making work from the fragments.

The hardcover book is 224 pages, features 170 images, and is available in Spanish or English. Added: February 2026 Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Copy URL (Opens in new window) Copy URL More Print (Opens in new window) Print This product is sold by RM Courtesy of RM TV of the Month Club TV of the Month Club Sams

ung’s “TV of the Month Club” is a bold, limited-time experiment in elevated home entertainment—delivered all at once this December, just in time for holiday gifting. The curated bundle includes five standout TVs, each tied to a cultural moment across the year, from The Frame Pro’s artful minimalism in January to the ultra-portable Freestyle projector perfect for cozy October gatherings. It also includes a full suite of premium audio—Q-Series Soundbar, Sound Tower, Music Frame—and swappable Frame bezels for extra design points.

With Samsung’s features like Glare-Free tech, Vision AI and Supersize Picture Enhancer their TVs deliver incredible image quality. Available for 12 days only starting today, this bundle is nearly 50% off the retail value. Added: December 2025 Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Copy URL (Opens in new window) Copy URL Mor

e Print (Opens in new window) Print This product is sold by Samsung Courtesy of Samsung Black Mesa Blanket Black Mesa Blanket Knit in LA from washable Japanese wool, this 50” x  60” blanket is inspired by mesas near the Hopi Reservation in Arizona.

“Sunrise and sunset are my canvases, they fill me with endless hues and curiosity,” says artist DY Begay who is also one of the founders of HOSH, an online platform for Native American artists to feature and sell their work. Added: November 2025 Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Copy URL (Opens in new window) Copy URL

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Intelligence PanelSignal score: 74 / 100
Primary Signal
Emerging
Building momentum — trajectory being tracked
Brand Impact
High
Impact score: 75/100 — broad strategic implications for brand positioning
Novelty
Moderate
Novelty: 60/100 — iterative development of an existing theme
Action Priority
Soon
Flag for the next strategic review cycle
Scoring Rationale

The article discusses significant collaborations between major brands and artists, which can influence brand strategy, making it impactful and relevant, though the concept of art in branding is not entirely new.

75
Impact
weight 35%
60
Novelty
weight 30%
85
Relevance
weight 35%
Brands Mentioned
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