Artists Rights Society (ARS)

10/02/2026

This October, we’re excited to spotlight L.V. Hull as our Member of the Month. Born in McAdams, Mississippi, Hull was a self-taught artist whose creative practice grew out of her home in Kosciusko, where she began making art in the mid-1970s. Calling herself an “Unusual Artist,” Hull worked outside traditional artistic conventions, transforming everyday materials into vibrant works of art. Paint, glue, discarded objects, handmade signs, and carefully arranged collections all became part of her artistic vocabulary. Her work reflects an extraordinary imagination and a belief that art could be found in nearly anything around her.

L.V. Hull, Untitled, (n.d.) © 2026 Estate of L.V. Hull / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

09/30/2026

Today, September 30, we celebrate Kay Sekimachi’s 100th birthday and conclude our September Member of the Month spotlight on an extraordinary artist and pioneer of fiber art! Across more than seven decades, Sekimachi continually experimented with weaving, transforming thread, paper, and other humble materials into intricate sculptural forms. Her work challenged the distinction between craft and fine art while demonstrating just how much possibility could exist within a single strand of fiber. As Sekimachi reaches her centennial, her legacy remains woven into the history of contemporary art, inspiring generations of artists to see textiles not simply as materials, but as a medium for limitless creative expression.

Kay Sekimachi, Leaf Bowl, 1997 © 2026 Kay Sekimachi / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

09/25/2026

09/23/2026

We will be at FootageFest 2026 on October 2–3 at BRIC, where we’ll be meeting fellow archivists, creatives, and licensing professionals from across the industry.

Come find us at Table 22 in the Marketplace and say hi to the ARS team! Whether you want to talk art licensing, rights, or just put a face to the name, we’d love to see you.

📍 BRIC, Brooklyn
📅 October 2–3
📌 Table 22

See you there, !

09/22/2026

It’s officially autumn. 🍂

The fall equinox marks the first day of the season which brings a change in light, color, and perspective. As summer gives way to fall, we’re celebrating the beauty of transformation and the inspiration found in the world around us.

Michael Mazur, Fall Garden – 2 Chairs, 1977 © 2026 Michael Mazur / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

09/20/2026

As we continue our September Member of the Month celebration of Kay Sekimachi, we look to the materials and traditions that shaped her artistic vocabulary. Her work draws inspiration from her Japanese heritage, incorporating ideas found in origami, Japanese calligraphy, lacework, and traditional forms. Sekimachi also experimented with materials such as Japanese paper, leftover fibers, and monofilament, allowing the inherent qualities of each material to guide her forms. Her restrained use of color often places the emphasis on texture, transparency, structure, and the subtle movement of the work itself.

Kay Sekimachi, Ikat Box, 1996 © 2026 Kay Sekimachi / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

09/16/2026

Henri Matisse’s iconic visual language is getting a tech update with Henri Matisse x CASETiFY. Featuring Matisse’s celebrated cutouts, expressive line drawings, and bold use of color, the collection brings licensed artwork to phone cases, laptop cases, and more.

From the studio to your everyday essentials, Matisse’s instantly recognizable work is finding a new home in the digital age. Licensed through Artists Rights Society, the collection puts his art directly into the hands of a new generation of art enthusiasts.

© 2025 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

09/10/2026

September’s Member of the Month, Kay Sekimachi, became known for pushing weaving far beyond the flat, functional textile. Beginning in the 1960s, she experimented with layered structures and unconventional materials to create three-dimensional forms that could hang freely in space. Her celebrated works made from nylon monofilament are delicate yet architectural, using transparency, repetition, and movement to create the illusion of floating forms. Works such as her “Nagare” series demonstrate how Sekimachi transformed the loom into a tool for sculptural experimentation, helping establish fiber as a serious medium for contemporary art.

Kay Sekimachi, Nagare VII, 1970 © 2026 Kay Sekimachi / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

09/10/2026

Art, artists, and the business of art are at the heart of what we do at ARS!

Our founder and President, Ted Feder, recently spoke with ARTnews about Bonhams’ new secondary-market program, launched with Kasseem Dean and Alicia Keys, and the evolving ways artists, collectors, and the art market are coming together.

With our work centered on artist rights and licensing, we’re proud to be part of conversations shaping the future of the art market. Read the full piece by Julie Brener Davich for ARTnews.