Cc Art Collaborations is part of the Circle Culture Group

Our Mission

We couple brands, corporations and institutions of all kind with artists to infuse these organizations with the arts’ creative power, non-linear thinking and outside perspective.

“It is in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough. It’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing.”
Steve Jobs, Apple
“In my own philanthropy and business endeavors, I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities…the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country.”
Paul G. Allen, Microsoft
“We’re lifting up rocks to find new solutions to problems, and we’re looking in places that maybe many people aren’t looking. Working with artists and designers, you get different points of view, and that cross-pollination of creativity to me is really rich. It creates a fertile place for new ideas to start.”
Mark Parker, Nike
“Designers and artists see potential in things where others do not. I think artists in many ways are the original entrepreneurs.”
Brian Chesky, Airbnb

Cases

Idea, recruitment and conception of the talk
Idea, recruitment and conception of the talk "Cross Cultural Entrepreneurship" with Ronnie Fieg (Founder KITH) and Daniel Arsham (Contemporary Artist) for the OMR Festival 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Idea, recruitment and conception of the talk
Idea, recruitment and conception of the talk "Cross Cultural Entrepreneurship" with Ronnie Fieg (Founder KITH) and Daniel Arsham (Contemporary Artist) for the OMR Festival 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
PR Feature about our services.
PR Feature about our services.
Marc Newson challenged Nike by fundamentally rethinking the concept, look and sustainability of a sport shoe. We accompanied Marc Newson and Nike during their collaboration.
Marc Newson challenged Nike by fundamentally rethinking the concept, look and sustainability of a sport shoe. We accompanied Marc Newson and Nike during their collaboration.
ABSOLUT Vodka’s success and differentiated positioning is based on the brand's pioneering approach to cultivating sustainable dialogues with artists. We initiated and managed the collaboration between the artist Olivia Steele and ABSOLUT Vodka.
ABSOLUT Vodka’s success and differentiated positioning is based on the brand's pioneering approach to cultivating sustainable dialogues with artists. We initiated and managed the collaboration between the artist Olivia Steele and ABSOLUT Vodka.
Art in architecture is one of the most successful identity-builing measures for employees whilst generating substantial PR value. Pictured here is architectural art by JR, one of our exhibited artists.
Art in architecture is one of the most successful identity-builing measures for employees whilst generating substantial PR value. Pictured here is architectural art by JR, one of our exhibited artists.
In order to create a new visual identity for the biotech start-up Joyn Bio, we joined forces with the acclaimed artist Daniel Arsham. We visited him in his studio to gain impulses from his work for building a captivating visual identity.
In order to create a new visual identity for the biotech start-up Joyn Bio, we joined forces with the acclaimed artist Daniel Arsham. We visited him in his studio to gain impulses from his work for building a captivating visual identity.
We conceived the Stilwerk design gallery with a mission of letting the entire Stilwerk team feel the cumulated energy of artists (i.e. Jaime Hayon, Bouroullec Brother) and to build further identification with the design products being sold at Stilwerk. Photo: Pharrell Williams celebrates the Phantom Table by GRAFT for Stilwerk at the fair Design Miami.
We conceived the Stilwerk design gallery with a mission of letting the entire Stilwerk team feel the cumulated energy of artists (i.e. Jaime Hayon, Bouroullec Brother) and to build further identification with the design products being sold at Stilwerk. Photo: Pharrell Williams celebrates the Phantom Table by GRAFT for Stilwerk at the fair Design Miami.
The Cultural for Mini represents a project in which we linked the car brand to the ultimate freedom of artists. The overarching goal was to re-think traditional advertising and to address new target segments.
The Cultural for Mini represents a project in which we linked the car brand to the ultimate freedom of artists. The overarching goal was to re-think traditional advertising and to address new target segments.
We consulted the Telekom on the award-winning „Tuti Project“. The artistic self-portraits in tutu, that the protagonist Bob took for his wife Linda, who has been suffering from breast cancer, have become symbols of hope and joy in life.
We consulted the Telekom on the award-winning „Tuti Project“. The artistic self-portraits in tutu, that the protagonist Bob took for his wife Linda, who has been suffering from breast cancer, have become symbols of hope and joy in life.
Hotel de Rome has successfully built a differentiating image by regularly staging top-class art by i.e Julian Schnabel, Hermann Nitsch and Michael Wesely. We have been curating their art selection for five years now.
Hotel de Rome has successfully built a differentiating image by regularly staging top-class art by i.e Julian Schnabel, Hermann Nitsch and Michael Wesely. We have been curating their art selection for five years now.
Art installations (here by Stefan Strumbel) have the power to embody values, beliefs and corporate philosophies. They hence enrich every company hall in a truly emotional way.
Art installations (here by Stefan Strumbel) have the power to embody values, beliefs and corporate philosophies. They hence enrich every company hall in a truly emotional way.
Brilliant artistic minds like Julian Schnabel are capable of infiltrating new and creative thinking into all corporate processes. For doing so, they build on their multilateral experiences and non-linear reasoning.
Brilliant artistic minds like Julian Schnabel are capable of infiltrating new and creative thinking into all corporate processes. For doing so, they build on their multilateral experiences and non-linear reasoning.
Inspirational art exhibitions at hotels and cultural institutions like the Soho House group should be adopted more also by corporations. We have been responsible for the art curation at Soho House Berlin and Los Angeles.
Inspirational art exhibitions at hotels and cultural institutions like the Soho House group should be adopted more also by corporations. We have been responsible for the art curation at Soho House Berlin and Los Angeles.
We developed the Brian Eno Sirocco charity auction for the Keiskamma Aids project and World Land Trust for Nokia. It truly was an outstanding art project with a social purpose and initiated by a brilliant artist.
We developed the Brian Eno Sirocco charity auction for the Keiskamma Aids project and World Land Trust for Nokia. It truly was an outstanding art project with a social purpose and initiated by a brilliant artist.
For the development of the brand positioning for Leaps by Bayer, we have invited the artist Kevin E. Taylor to our Insights team. His contributions have been incredibly fruitful since his art processed the company's three central themes: animals, people, and plants.
For the development of the brand positioning for Leaps by Bayer, we have invited the artist Kevin E. Taylor to our Insights team. His contributions have been incredibly fruitful since his art processed the company's three central themes: animals, people, and plants.
In order to explore unique communication territories for Nivea, the artist Oskar Rink joined our insights teams. Throughout her artistic work she reproduces the convoluted process of thinking and was thus able to perfectly challenge our derivations.
In order to explore unique communication territories for Nivea, the artist Oskar Rink joined our insights teams. Throughout her artistic work she reproduces the convoluted process of thinking and was thus able to perfectly challenge our derivations.
Artists are masters at staging themselves publicly and are therefore capable of designing truly disruptive PR strategies. Here’s a feature of our concept for Jonathan Yeo’s exhibition in Germany`s most popular daily newspaper.
Artists are masters at staging themselves publicly and are therefore capable of designing truly disruptive PR strategies. Here’s a feature of our concept for Jonathan Yeo’s exhibition in Germany`s most popular daily newspaper.
Dealing with art broadens the horizon and reflects social developments - it also attracts Hollywood's A-list and serves as unique networking tool. Here’s a feature on the relationship between the artist Nomad and Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.
Dealing with art broadens the horizon and reflects social developments - it also attracts Hollywood's A-list and serves as unique networking tool. Here’s a feature on the relationship between the artist Nomad and Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.
We collaborated with international modern artists to launch a new product for Nokia. The presentation took place at the Ordrupgaard museum in Copenhagen designed by Zaha Hadid.
We collaborated with international modern artists to launch a new product for Nokia. The presentation took place at the Ordrupgaard museum in Copenhagen designed by Zaha Hadid.
In the thoughts and with the spirit of the deceased artist Corita Kent, who was also a teacher at Immaculate Heart College in LA, we carried out a creative workshop with families.
In the thoughts and with the spirit of the deceased artist Corita Kent, who was also a teacher at Immaculate Heart College in LA, we carried out a creative workshop with families.
We initiated the development of a limited edition silk scarf by the artist André Saraiva for the Grazia magazine. The goal of this project was to strengthen the relationship between the magazine’s readers, business partners and further stakeholders.
We initiated the development of a limited edition silk scarf by the artist André Saraiva for the Grazia magazine. The goal of this project was to strengthen the relationship between the magazine’s readers, business partners and further stakeholders.
Music happenings and art performances convey unforgettable emotions. Here’s the German popstar Frida Gold performing at the Julian School exhibition at Hotel de Rome in Berlin and invited by us.
Music happenings and art performances convey unforgettable emotions. Here’s the German popstar Frida Gold performing at the Julian School exhibition at Hotel de Rome in Berlin and invited by us.
Collaborating with established artists always generates unpaid brand awareness and media coverage. Here’s a feature in the Gala magazine of the artist collaboration that we put in place between Stefan Strumbel and Tiffany & Co.
Collaborating with established artists always generates unpaid brand awareness and media coverage. Here’s a feature in the Gala magazine of the artist collaboration that we put in place between Stefan Strumbel and Tiffany & Co.
Art exhibitions can be the talk of town if they are curated wisely. We were responsible for the communication strategy of the exhibition by David LaChapelle, June Newton and James Nachtwey at the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin.
Art exhibitions can be the talk of town if they are curated wisely. We were responsible for the communication strategy of the exhibition by David LaChapelle, June Newton and James Nachtwey at the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin.
We were in charge of the art curation for the Prêt-À-Dîner events by Kofler & Kompanie for three consecutive years. Here’s an artwork by Shepard Fairey from Los Angeles.
We were in charge of the art curation for the Prêt-À-Dîner events by Kofler & Kompanie for three consecutive years. Here’s an artwork by Shepard Fairey from Los Angeles.
Idea, recruitment and conception of the talk "Cross Cultural Entrepreneurship" with Ronnie Fieg (Founder KITH) and Daniel Arsham (Contemporary Artist) for the OMR Festival 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Idea, recruitment and conception of the talk "Cross Cultural Entrepreneurship" with Ronnie Fieg (Founder KITH) and Daniel Arsham (Contemporary Artist) for the OMR Festival 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
PR Feature about our services.
Marc Newson challenged Nike by fundamentally rethinking the concept, look and sustainability of a sport shoe. We accompanied Marc Newson and Nike during their collaboration.
ABSOLUT Vodka’s success and differentiated positioning is based on the brand's pioneering approach to cultivating sustainable dialogues with artists. We initiated and managed the collaboration between the artist Olivia Steele and ABSOLUT Vodka.
Art in architecture is one of the most successful identity-builing measures for employees whilst generating substantial PR value. Pictured here is architectural art by JR, one of our exhibited artists.
In order to create a new visual identity for the biotech start-up Joyn Bio, we joined forces with the acclaimed artist Daniel Arsham. We visited him in his studio to gain impulses from his work for building a captivating visual identity.
We conceived the Stilwerk design gallery with a mission of letting the entire Stilwerk team feel the cumulated energy of artists (i.e. Jaime Hayon, Bouroullec Brother) and to build further identification with the design products being sold at Stilwerk. Photo: Pharrell Williams celebrates the Phantom Table by GRAFT for Stilwerk at the fair Design Miami.
The Cultural for Mini represents a project in which we linked the car brand to the ultimate freedom of artists. The overarching goal was to re-think traditional advertising and to address new target segments.
We consulted the Telekom on the award-winning „Tuti Project“. The artistic self-portraits in tutu, that the protagonist Bob took for his wife Linda, who has been suffering from breast cancer, have become symbols of hope and joy in life.
Hotel de Rome has successfully built a differentiating image by regularly staging top-class art by i.e Julian Schnabel, Hermann Nitsch and Michael Wesely. We have been curating their art selection for five years now.
Art installations (here by Stefan Strumbel) have the power to embody values, beliefs and corporate philosophies. They hence enrich every company hall in a truly emotional way.
Brilliant artistic minds like Julian Schnabel are capable of infiltrating new and creative thinking into all corporate processes. For doing so, they build on their multilateral experiences and non-linear reasoning.
Inspirational art exhibitions at hotels and cultural institutions like the Soho House group should be adopted more also by corporations. We have been responsible for the art curation at Soho House Berlin and Los Angeles.
We developed the Brian Eno Sirocco charity auction for the Keiskamma Aids project and World Land Trust for Nokia. It truly was an outstanding art project with a social purpose and initiated by a brilliant artist.
For the development of the brand positioning for Leaps by Bayer, we have invited the artist Kevin E. Taylor to our Insights team. His contributions have been incredibly fruitful since his art processed the company's three central themes: animals, people, and plants.
In order to explore unique communication territories for Nivea, the artist Oskar Rink joined our insights teams. Throughout her artistic work she reproduces the convoluted process of thinking and was thus able to perfectly challenge our derivations.
Artists are masters at staging themselves publicly and are therefore capable of designing truly disruptive PR strategies. Here’s a feature of our concept for Jonathan Yeo’s exhibition in Germany`s most popular daily newspaper.
Dealing with art broadens the horizon and reflects social developments - it also attracts Hollywood's A-list and serves as unique networking tool. Here’s a feature on the relationship between the artist Nomad and Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.
We collaborated with international modern artists to launch a new product for Nokia. The presentation took place at the Ordrupgaard museum in Copenhagen designed by Zaha Hadid.
In the thoughts and with the spirit of the deceased artist Corita Kent, who was also a teacher at Immaculate Heart College in LA, we carried out a creative workshop with families.
We initiated the development of a limited edition silk scarf by the artist André Saraiva for the Grazia magazine. The goal of this project was to strengthen the relationship between the magazine’s readers, business partners and further stakeholders.
Music happenings and art performances convey unforgettable emotions. Here’s the German popstar Frida Gold performing at the Julian School exhibition at Hotel de Rome in Berlin and invited by us.
Collaborating with established artists always generates unpaid brand awareness and media coverage. Here’s a feature in the Gala magazine of the artist collaboration that we put in place between Stefan Strumbel and Tiffany & Co.
Art exhibitions can be the talk of town if they are curated wisely. We were responsible for the communication strategy of the exhibition by David LaChapelle, June Newton and James Nachtwey at the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin.
We were in charge of the art curation for the Prêt-À-Dîner events by Kofler & Kompanie for three consecutive years. Here’s an artwork by Shepard Fairey from Los Angeles.

How We Work

They say artists play without fear of making mistakes, they have an openness to trial and error. Artists have their very own perspective and know how to think “outside of the box”. Artists reinvent the world with their works.

Today, ever more artists and companies realize the potential of each other, which is why manifold collaborations between both worlds arise. There are plenty of different collaboration forms – from co-created limited editions to artist residencies, from artist insight workshops and interviews to experimental pop-up spaces – but often, these collaborations prove to be difficult: The company’s expectations may not match those of the artist and vice versa, or a lack of mutual understanding may prevent both a fruitful process and the sustainable implementation of the generated insights into the corporate structures.

As the owners of Circle Culture (Cc) Consulting also operate the Circle Culture Gallery, one of Cc’s key strengths lies in speaking both languages while always putting respectful, equal and empathetic dialogues first: Cc knows the artist’s wishes and potential fears perfectly well and is, at the same time, aware of those of the collaborating company.

Cc has therefore begun to advise brands by bringing them together with artists from our gallery as well as from the global key creative network, accompanying both sides equally throughout the entire collaborative process.

Past fusions have shown that with the help of Cc as an intermediary, artists and companies work together more successfully, more trustfully and more creatively with the fulfilling result that both parties’ expectations are often even exceeded.

Past Collaborations

Past Collaborations Past Collaborations
Credits: Benjamin Kindervatter

Services

Philanthropic projects Corporate culture workshops Artist-led insight generation Experimental 3D spaces CI development Artist as a generator of PR Limited editions Curatorial Service
Philanthropic projects
Kevin Earl Taylor x Arts & Nature Social Club
Philanthropic projects

Our experiences gained within the context of the Arts & Nature Social Club enable us to inspire you to shape meaningful cultural ventures that confer a deeper soul and a more important role within society upon your brand/corporation/institution.

Corporate culture workshops
Converse x Rubber Tracks Artists
Corporate culture workshops

We help you to team up with an artist whose creative mindset perfectly fits your organization and who will instill valuable impulses to sharpen and/or redefine the values, structures and tools that make your company truly unique.

Artist-led insight generation
Daniel Arsham x Joyn Bio
Artist-led insight generation

We support you in finding an artist whose works and way of thinking promise to provide you with unique, beneficial insights, which you can ultimately leverage to create unprecedented products, services and/or campaigns for your customer.

Experimental 3D spaces
Pfadfinderei x leaps by Bayer
Experimental 3D spaces

We assist you and the artist of your choice in building unparalleled experiences for your customers by conceiving one-of-a-kind experiential, interactive and engaging event designs.

CI development
Olivia Steele x Absolut
CI development

We bring you together with an artist who will infuse your corporate identity – or special services, new product launches, celebrations and campaigns – with peerlessly creative elements and a genuinely artistic touch.

Artist as a generator of PR
Ana Kras x Mini
Artist as a generator of PR

We support you in teaming up with the right artist whose work, appeal as well as on and offline communication channels (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, own blog, personal network) have both the power and influence to generate long-lasting buzz and PR on your behalf.

Limited editions
Marc Newson x Nike
Limited editions

We help you to co-create artistic limited editions of your favorite products and to turn them into highly coveted collectors’ items.

Curatorial Service
Soho House Berlin
Curatorial Service

Over the last thirty years, the curators Johann Haehling von Lanzenauer and Aaron Rose have built longstanding relationships with artists, galleries, museums, foundations and companies by curating about 300 art exhibitions and cultural projects (e.g. Art in the Streets/Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, Hotel de Rome, Pret A Diner, Uniqlo, Nike, Soho House Group, Beautiful Losers/USF Contemporary Art Museum). With these profound insights and know-how, we will help you by conceptualizing and developing unique exhibitions specifically suited to your organization.

Credits: Oliver Rath

About Us

Cc Art Collaborations is run by Dirk Staudinger, the CEO of the Circle Culture Group. Since 2001, he also own both the strategic and creative brand consulting Circle Culture (Cc) and the Circle Culture Gallery.

By joining forces on this third venture, he wish to fully leverage his long-standing expertise in both the art and commercial world and serve as bridging match-makers, cultural translators and true partners for both parties.

Dirk believes that there is no other entity today that is more capable of bestowing creativity, aesthetics, insights, value and legitimacy on brands, corporations and institutions than art.

By helping both worlds to merge – in the context of either one-off projects or long-lasting partnerships – Art Collaborations by Circle Culture (Cc) enables peerless experiences, one-of-a-kind products, unparalleled knowledge, unique perspectives and excellent corporate cultures.

Dirk Staudinger
Dirk Staudinger
Johann Haehling von 
Lanzenauer
Johann Haehling von 
Lanzenauer
Louisa Kastner
Louisa Kastner

Contact

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INFO@CCURL.CO

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Cc LOS ANGELES
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LOS ANGELES, CA 90068

FON +1 (0) 917 340 0877
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