value creation
through art

art hits different

Everyone talks about art. No one knows how to use it. Art isn’t stock photography. It is the most powerful tool for differentiation that brands have today. Without a network, it gets expensive. Without a strategy, it becomes mere decoration. Without a system, it becomes embarrassing. We are ART DEPT. by fellowz. The intersection of art and brand. For brands that want to stand out. For agencies that need to deliver. We scout artists, build collaborations, and translate art into campaigns, products, and activations—strategically, legally sound, and end-to-end. Advertising buys attention. Art earns it.

People don’t know what they want – until you show it to them. Steve Jobs

we create art for brands. and with brands.

We are a branding agency and an art department rolled into one. We bring 30 years of experience in handcrafted design solutions and 20 years across all sectors of the art industry. We understand the players, mechanisms, and dynamics of the art market – and we have a system for making art strategically intelligible and actionable.

From initial concept to tangible execution: strategy, positioning, target audience, production, design, and content – both digital and analog.

  • 30 years of experience in handcrafted design solutions
  • 20 years of experience across all sectors of the art industry
  • 12+ talents and experts in all necessary roles

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who we work for

for brands

Do you want to infuse your brand with cultural significance but don’t know where to start? We handle everything – from the initial concept, artist scouting, and production to the finished campaign. We offer a complete, end-to-end solution.

Art sets you apart. Art has lasting impact. Art creates a stance and an image that no media budget can buy.

for agencies

Your brief calls for art – but stock photos won’t cut it? We are your art department. Plug-and-play. White-label, if desired. A curated network, proven processes, end-to-end.

We are neither a gallery nor an artist agency. We are the interface that makes art strategically intelligible, producible, and campaign-ready.

art as a service

1
Concept and Design
We create art for and with brands. We combine handcrafted branding with artists and deliver end-to-end projects – from the initial concept to the finished campaign. Art is inherently sustainable, and we possess the toolkit and the ideas to leverage this connection to craft communications and a brand image that reflect a clear stance.
2
Artist Scouting and Matching
We find the right artist for your brand – not the loudest, but the perfect fit. Drawn from a curated network of international talent, categorized by style, attitude, and target audience.
3
Cooperation
We structure the collaboration between brand and artist—from contracts and buyouts to the brief and the final result. Legally sound, fair, and seamless.
4
Branding, Campaign & Activation
We translate art into brand communication – through campaigns, events, content, or activations. Strategically conceived, creatively executed, and measurable in terms of results.
5
White Label & Limbic Maps
We also work behind the scenes – as a white-label partner for agencies or using Limbic Mapping, which categorizes art emotionally and in a way that resonates with the target audience, relying on data rather than gut feeling.
6
Production & Products & Drops
We produce the results of the collaboration – editions, merch, objects, and installations. From prototype to drop, including logistics and rollout.

success stories

UPS — Driving Gallery

60 trucks. 10 artists. 30 mio reach.

Commissioned by the agency GGH, we managed the artistic component of this project, including the concept, artist selection, and implementation.

A campaign to boost the visibility of UPS customers through specially selected artists. 10 artists and designs featured on 60 trucks. Nationwide. 16 million OOH impressions, 60 million total impressions.


Services: Scouting, production, and organization.

WWF — NFA (Digital Campaign des Jahres)

digital campaign of the year. €300,000 in proceeds.

At the invitation of Publicis Groupe Germany, we handled the artistic component of this award-winning project.

A strategy for the WWF to leverage the NFT hype for nature conservation. Web3 technology, new target audiences, extensive media attention. Digital Campaign of the Year.


Services: Concept, scouting, and organization.

OPPO × Tim Berresheim

the product launch becomes a cultural statement.

3D artist Tim Berresheim was commissioned for the launch of the OPPO RENOLAB. The device’s innovative power is brought to life both visually and culturally through an aesthetic that combines digital precision with creative excellence.


Services: Concept, scouting, budgeting, and organization.

Stabilo — FREE Acrylic Marker

art meets content and young target audiences.

To mark the launch of the FREE Acrylic Marker, young, social-media-savvy artists Romulo Kuranyi, Johannes Ehemann, and Anna Rupprecht are showcasing the new product through YouTube tutorials and accompanying content.


Services: Scouting, organization, and content filming.

references

Making money is an art – good business is the best art. Andy Warhol

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