LG OLED TVs Showcase Art at New York’s Printemps Luxury Department Store

by ethan.brook News Editor

New York City art enthusiasts and tech aficionados have a new destination: a special exhibition at Printemps, the French luxury retailer’s flagship store on Wall Street, showcasing the stunning visual capabilities of LG OLED TVs. The display, running through April 27, features digital artwork rendered with exceptional clarity and color accuracy on LG’s premium screens, highlighting a growing intersection between art and technology. The collaboration underscores LG’s commitment to art marketing and positions its OLED technology as a premier medium for experiencing digital creations.

The exhibition isn’t simply a product demonstration; it’s a curated experience. Four artists are featured, their floral-themed digital works brought to life on LG OLED TVs, including the flagship LG OLED G5 evo. But the display extends beyond traditional screens. LG is also showcasing its groundbreaking LG Signature OLED T, the world’s first wireless and transparent TV, offering a 360-degree viewing experience for visitors. This innovative technology allows art to seemingly float in space, pushing the boundaries of how digital art is presented and perceived.

Printemps: A New Cultural Hub in Lower Manhattan

The choice of Printemps as a venue is significant. Opened in 2024, the store is quickly becoming a destination beyond luxury retail, hosting concerts, parties, and previews, and attracting a diverse clientele including finance professionals and international visitors. Printemps New York, according to the retailer’s website, aims to be a cultural hub, and partnerships with brands like LG reinforce that ambition. The store’s emphasis on curated experiences and sophisticated design aligns perfectly with LG’s brand image and the artistic focus of the exhibition.

] LG전자가 미국 뉴욕 럭셔리 백화점 ‘쁘렝땅’ 오픈 1주년 특별 전시에 파트너사로 선정됐다. LG전자는 ‘꽃’을 주제로 한 작가 4명의 디지털 아트를 LG 올레드 TV의 뛰어난 화질과 색 정확도로 구현했다.

Expanding the Art Experience Beyond the Gallery

LG isn’t limiting the art experience to the physical space of Printemps. The company is also launching a dedicated section within its ‘LG Gallery+’ service, accessible through the webOS platform on LG smart TVs. This “Printemps Special Exhibition” section will offer free access to 30 digital artworks from the featured artists, allowing customers to bring the exhibition into their homes. LG Gallery+, which recently surpassed 5,000 pieces of content, demonstrates LG’s broader strategy of transforming its TVs into dynamic digital canvases. The company has established partnerships with institutions like the National Gallery London and Saatchi Art to continually expand the service’s offerings.

LG전자는 미국 뉴욕 럭셔리 백화점 '쁘렝땅'에서 올레드 TV로 디지털 아트를 오는 4월 27일까지 특별 전시한다.
LG전자는 미국 뉴욕 럭셔리 백화점 ‘쁘렝땅’에서 올레드 TV로 디지털 아트를 오는 4월 27일까지 특별 전시한다.

This isn’t LG’s first foray into artistic collaborations at Printemps. Last October, the company showcased its LG StanbyME 2 lifestyle screen as part of an exhibition focused on “Art and Circularity,” demonstrating its versatility through collaborations with 16 brands and artists. That exhibition, according to LG, highlighted the StanbyME 2’s potential as a lifestyle screen, garnering positive feedback from local customers.

LG전자는 미국 뉴욕 럭셔리 백화점 '쁘렝땅'에서 올레드 TV로 디지털 아트를 오는 4월 27일까지 특별 전시한다.
LG전자는 미국 뉴욕 럭셔리 백화점 ‘쁘렝땅’에서 올레드 TV로 디지털 아트를 오는 4월 27일까지 특별 전시한다.

“The collaboration exhibition at Printemps, a premium space in New York, is a result of LG OLED TV’s recognition in terms of picture quality and design competitiveness,” said 곽도영 (Kwak Do-young), LG Electronics North America President, in a statement. “We will continue to pursue art marketing based on the overwhelming picture quality of LG OLED TV that vividly embodies works of art.”

] LG전자는 세계 최초 투명·무선 TV 'LG 시그니처 올레드 T'로 탄생한 미디어 아트가 미국 뉴욕 럭셔리 백화점 쁘렝땅에 전시됐다. 투명 혁신 기술이 적용된 'LG 시그니처 올레드 T'로 매장을 찾은 고객들은 360도 어느 각도에서든 예술 작품을 감상할 수 있다.
] LG전자는 세계 최초 투명·무선 TV ‘LG 시그니처 올레드 T’로 탄생한 미디어 아트가 미국 뉴욕 럭셔리 백화점 쁘렝땅에 전시됐다. 투명 혁신 기술이 적용된 ‘LG 시그니처 올레드 T’로 매장을 찾은 고객들은 360도 어느 각도에서든 예술 작품을 감상할 수 있다.

The exhibition at Printemps represents a strategic move for LG, leveraging the prestige of a luxury retail environment to showcase its technological innovation and artistic capabilities. As LG continues to expand its partnerships with art institutions and enhance its content offerings through LG Gallery+, the company is solidifying its position as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital art and immersive entertainment. Visitors to Printemps can experience the exhibition firsthand through April 27, and those with LG smart TVs can explore a curated selection of the artwork through the LG Gallery+ platform.

Looking ahead, LG Electronics will be monitoring the reception of this exhibition and gathering data on customer engagement to inform future art marketing initiatives. The company has not yet announced any further collaborations, but continues to explore opportunities to integrate its technology with the art world.

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