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There’s more to BetterWall than just banners. Our ideas and aesthetic are part of a modernist trend toward good, sustainable design. And there’s more to the banners than just images on vinyl. As unique objects produced in limited editions, the banners embody great art, great museums, and contemporary advertising trends. Find out more at the links below.
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Banners as Art
Our Philosophy
About the Banners
Who We Are
The Recycle and Reuse Program™ for Museums
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Banners as Art
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is celebrated for his posters depicting Parisian night life and theater at the turn of the last century. His posters were produced as advertisements meant to attract the public to various shows and events. They were intended for limited time use, to be discarded after having served their purpose. Today, an original Toulouse-Lautrec poster can sell for upwards of $30,000!
Just as Toulouse-Lautrec captured the essence of the commercial landscape of 19th-century Paris in his poster art, BetterWall banners capture the world of contemporary museum promotions. Intended to inform and entice, the banners are similar in format, medium, and purpose, yet each is unique.
Now for the first time, you can own limited-run museum banners that take advertising art to a new level. Not only do these banners feature some of the most famous works of art in the world, they also combine a large format and contemporary materials with text, colors, graphics, and layouts that reflect today’s aesthetics.
You won’t find any other banners from these museums sold anywhere else. Why? We have made special arrangements with museums to sell their banners through BetterWall, and we have secured the rights to sell these banners to the public. All banners are limited production runs from specific exhibitions and venues and cannot be reproduced.
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Our Philosophy
Art collectors recommend that when you purchase art you choose what you like. Easy to say, but who has the resources to buy a Monet, a Chagall, or a Rembrandt? We believe that owning “art” should not merely be a matter of resources, but also a matter of taste. At BetterWall, we help you get closer to the work of artists you love in a format that is unique, dramatic, and exclusive.
Visiting museums is truly an important and enriching experience, and museums deserve our support so they can continue to fulfill their important roles. As a portal to the arts, museums allow all of us to access and enjoy a wide array of collections and exhibitions. Whether you live in the city, the country, at the beach, or in the mountains, if you care about how things look and how your individual actions impact our world, you share in BetterWall’s philosophy.
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About the Banners
All of BetterWall’s beautiful banners are the real McCoy! They have been displayed on streetlamp posts and museum facades in cities across the country. Made of vinyl or heavy-weight canvas, the banners are well-equipped to withstand outdoor display.
All banners are in excellent condition with no rips, tears, fading or large blemishes. Minor surface blemishes or other slight signs of wear do not detract from the beauty of the images and add to the banners’ value and authentic charm. Some banners have wind-slits, small half-moon shaped cuts that allow the banners to withstand high wind without ripping.
All banners are carefully cleaned and stored in keeping with appropriate archival protocol. Each banner comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Remember, when you purchase a banner through BetterWall, a percentage of the proceeds goes back to the museum. Do your part to advance good design, support the arts, and make a statement that makes a difference!
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Who We Are
What do you get when you cross an art historian with an environmental consultant? BetterWall! One of our founders served in research and curatorial positions at two major U.S. museums. The other was part of the senior management team at a top 10 environmental consulting firm. Their combined passions, interests, and experience led to BetterWall.
BetterWall understands and appreciates the important role that art and good design play in making life more fulfilling and enjoyable. We also recognize that communities play a part in protecting the environment. We have integrated our passions for art, design, and the environment into a program for museums called the Recycle & Reuse Program™ .
We are fortunate to have the support of many like-minded colleagues and partners who understand and share our philosophy. Our thanks to Knoll for working with us to pair their beautiful KnollStudio furniture with our beautiful banners. Photographs of BetterWall banners in Knoll’s showroom were taken by Nitchie Photography, and our website was developed by Dagoora.
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The Recycle and Reuse Program™ for Museums
With funding sources dwindling, museums today are constantly seeking new sources of revenue. As businesses and conscientious members of their communities, they are also exploring eco-friendly “green” practices that can benefit the environment and reduce waste. Museums achieve all of these goals simultaneously through Better’s Recycle and Reuse Program™.
BetterWall partners with museums to help them reduce waste by keeping tons of vinyl banners out of landfills each year. We also help them generate valuable financial support to strengthen their collections, operations, exhibitions, and programs.
For more information about the Recycle and Reuse Program™, please call us at 303-756-6615 or email us at info@betterwall.com.
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