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€400k for underfunded artists and organisations with a social vision Here
WeTransfer's Supporting Act Foundation continues 'no strings attached' vision for arts funding with second funding round
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WePresent announces ‘We Move in Circles’ exhibition with guest curator Russell Tovey remembering artists lost to AIDS Here
The new exhibition includes: - ‘Life is Excellent’, a new documentary presented by Russell Tovey and WePresent, honoring the legacy of artist David Robilliard - A rare showcase of HIV/AIDS activism through vintage T-Shirts from the era
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WeTransfer and Matty Matheson partner for ‘Cookin’ Somethin’ for College’ Here
A first-of-its-kind free digital cookbook
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WePresent launches Drop School Here
A fly-on-the-wall documentary series exploring hype culture through a young designer’s ‘drop’
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There's nothing comic about Comic Sans: WeTransfer to support a new campaign for Dyslexia Awareness Month Here
In light of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Dyslexia Scotland together with Innocean Berlin and WeTransfer are launching an international campaign speaking exclusively to the design world.
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JUNGLE and WeTransfer drop first-of-its-kind interactive music video for new single ‘Back on 74’ Here
As part of the video experience, fans have a chance to win one of the 100 plus tickets to JUNGLE’s upcoming tour. The tickets are hidden in the JUNGLE artworks featured in the music video and are downloadable for free via a https://junglejunglejungle.wetransfer.com
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WeTransfer launches BLUE NOW in collaboration with Russell Tovey Here
Commissioned by in-house arts platform WePresent, the hybrid digital and physical experience pays tribute to 'Blue' by Derek Jarman 30 years after its completion
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WeTransfer launches innovative new brand campaign ft. Jungle Here
‘Think It. Make It. Move It.’ explores turning ideas from concept to reality via first-of-its-kind partnership
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WeTransfer announces guest curatorship with Russell Tovey Here
Tovey collaborates with WePresent, the arts platform of WeTransfer, on a series of commissions that spotlight the works of LGBTQIA+ artists, including the Oscar-winning platform’s first feature-length documentary
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WeTransfer summarizes 2022 corporate social responsibility milestones in end of year recap video Here
WeTransfer, a leading provider of creative productivity tools, celebrates their corporate social responsibility activities for the 2022 year.
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WeTransfer’s Supporting Act Foundation announces recipients of its inaugural grants Here
Grants and bursaries worth a total of €600,000 are being donated by The Supporting Act Foundation to 26 emerging artists, artist-led initiatives, and grassroots arts organizations
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WeTransfer’s Supporting Act Foundation promises strings-free funding to emerging artists and community-driven initiatives Here
● Creative Bursaries are granted to undergraduate students (18+), offering 10 bursaries of €10,000, paid as monthly instalments of €1,000 (December 2023– September 2024). ● Impact Grants are awarded to non-profit artist-led initiatives, offering 6 grants of €25,000 per year, paid over a two-year period (commencing December 2023), adding up to a total of €50,000 per organisation.
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WeTransfer celebrates three years as a BCorp with free to download 'Works of Heart' coloring book Here
WeTransfer, a leading provider of creative productivity tools, marks its three year anniversary as a certified B Corporation with the launch of a coloring book.
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WeTransfer bolsters product innovation and tech infrastructure with a dual senior leadership appointment Here
Damon Dean hired as Chief Product Officer, formerly of DocuSign; ex-Microsoft Dan Conti promoted to Chief Technology Officer – both based in the US
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WeTransfer launches ‘Snap Who’ game during London Design Festival for users to learn about unconscious bias Here
WeTransfer, a leading provider of creative productivity tools, today announces the launch of ‘Snap Who’ an online game on wetransfer.com alongside this year’s London Design Festival.
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Influence podcast with Damian Bradfield returns for a fourth season Here
Riz Ahmed, Harris Reed, Russell Tovey and Dame Stephanie Shirley among the influential line-up of guests for the latest season
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WeTransfer's Supporting Act Foundation launches with first programs worth €600,000 Here
The new independent non-profit builds on WeTransfer’s decade-long legacy of helping emerging creatives launch their careers
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WeTransfer Announces Winners of $100,000 Emerging Creative Hubs Grant Program Here
WeTransfer, a leading provider of creative productivity tools announced today announced the winners of its Emerging Creative Hubs Grant Program.
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WeTransfer announces two new leadership hires to bolster growing advertising arm Here
Diane Wrightson joins from The Guardian to lead on advertising strategy and operations; Adam Smith from Warner Music Group’s Uproxx Media to take charge of global sales growth
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Outernet London unveils public digital arts collaboration with WeTransfer Here
Outernet London, the major new immersive media and culture district launching this summer today announces a creative partnership with WeTransfer.
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WeTransfer appoints new Chief Marketing Officer to scale the brand in new ways Here
Angelique Temple appointed as CMO to drive awareness of WeTransfer’s suite of features that span different stages of creative workflow, support the growth of the subscription offering and deliver campaigns that increase engagement with the global customer base.
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WePresent commissions ‘Overheated’ documentary as part of Billie Eilish-fronted climate festival at O2 in London Here
Billie Eilish, Vivenne Westwood & Vanessa Nakate lead a cast of high-profile activists lending their voices to raise those of the indigenous communities on the frontline of the crisis
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Critically-acclaimed live music show From The Basement launches new series featuring performances from IDLES, Sons of Kemet, Warpaint, Caribou, Squid and Nilufer Yanya Here
Produced in collaboration with WeTransfer and Sonos Radio the series launches with IDLES on 1st June 2022
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WeTransfer Launches Emerging Creative Hubs Index and $100,000 Grant Program Here
New initiative shines a spotlight on–and sends funding to-under-the-radar creative epicenters in the United States
Read moreWeTransfer announces leadership transition and Executive Board changes Here
Gordon Willoughby to step down as CEO, following a successful 5+ year tenure at WeTransfer. Alexandar Vassilev, currently Chief Product and Technology Officer, to become CEO as of 17 May. Melissa Nussbaum to take on the role of COO, alongside existing role as CFO
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WeTransfer debuts Harris Reed’s new short-documentary film on their digital arts platform WePresent Here
Launching on 28 April, the film takes us on a behind-the-scenes journey through the fluid designer’s creative process
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WeTransfer wins four Webbys honoring best of the internet Here
WeTransfer has been announced today as a four-time winner at the 26th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet.
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WeTransfer launches Networked Reality memo Here
The new memo shares insights from creators about making money online while staying true to their creativity
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WeTransfer and Barbican launch Julianknxx 'Chorus in Rememory of Flight' Here
The exhibition has been co-commissioned by the Barbican and WePresent by WeTransfer in partnership with Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, with support from 180 Studios and De Singel.
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WeTransfer and Headspace partner to bring mindfulness and creativity to the workplace Here
Customers will receive a free year of Headspace when they purchase an annual WeTransfer Pro subscription
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Fleet Foxes release short film in collaboration with WeTransfer Here
The new short film for “I Am All That I Need / Arroyo Seco / Thumbprint Scar” is directed by Sean Pecknold.
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Exhibition at New York’s Aperture Foundation spotlights work of midcareer photographers awarded grants by WeTransfer Here
Siân Davey, Janet Delaney, and Joe Nishizawa works on view at New York’s Aperture Foundation this September explore place and community.
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WeTransfer wins four Lovies for WePresent and The Bunt Machine Here
Content platform WePresent awarded Gold and Bronze, while short film ‘The Bunt Machine’ scoops two Gold awards.
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Lykke Li featured in third episode of WeTransfer's 'Work In Progress' series Here
Lykke Li opens up for the first time about the death of her mother, the birth of her child and the end of her relationship in the third episode of WeTransfer’s documentary series.
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King Krule presents video for ‘Cadet Limbo’ in collaboration with WeTransfer Here
Taken from his album ‘The OOZ’, ‘Cadet Limbo’ is the second in a three-part video collaboration with WeTransfer.
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WeTransfer relaunches mobile app as 'Collect by WeTransfer' Here
New app is a way to collect, organize, and share ideas with friends and colleagues
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Glitch partners with WeTransfer on audio and video recording app Here
Remixable web app will manage all downloads through WeTransfer
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WeTransfer’s global survey reveals the perfect recipe for great ideas Here
10,000 creatives from more than 140 countries explain how, where and when they get creative ideas.
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WeTransfer and King Krule conclude three-part collaboration with new video Here
New music video for ‘Logos’ from the King Krule album 'The OOZ'
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WePresent launches initiative to help creatives reach their creative potential Here
Holley Murchison's 6-step method 'Tell Me About Yourself' brought to digital life for the first time.
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WeTransfer named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019 Here
WeTransfer has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019 in the category of Design.
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John Legend launches inspiring new docu-series "Can't Just Preach" with WeTransfer Here
'Can't Just Preach: Sybrina Futon' Episode One out today on WeTransfer.com
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WeTransfer presents short film ‘Breaking the Circle' Here
WeTransfer premieres its latest commissioned documentary - Breaking the Circle. The film is about Brazil’s women opposing rampant gender inequality through Samba, launched on International Women's Day 2019.
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Make Scrapbooks and Photo Collages with Paper by WeTransfer Here
New Collage feature available now.
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WeTransfer releases opinion paper presenting actionable ideas on how LA tech companies can better serve their communities Here
With contributions from community leaders to provide a resource guide for the tech industry to avoid the pitfalls of San Francisco.
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WeTransfer integrated into Mozilla’s Thunderbird email client Here
New WeTransfer integration makes it easy to share big files straight from Mozilla’s email client.
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WeTransfer unveils brand campaign “Please Leave,” reflecting the relationship between people and technology Here
Celebrating WeTransfer’s role and purpose in supporting creativity and the flow of ideas without distractions or interruptions.
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Deirdre O’Callaghan’s new project shows how music brings hope to LA’s homeless population Here
WeTransfer to premiere Winter In America scored by Georgia Anne Muldrow
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FKA twigs presents 'Practice' Here
An intimate and candid look at the training and preparation that culminated in the artist’s latest single and video, ‘Cellophane,’ available exclusively on WeTransfer’s editorial platform, WePresent.
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Update Security Notice - June 26 Here
Last Friday, we informed our users about the security incident we discovered on June 17th. The incident took place across June 16th and 17th. With this update we would like to share the findings of our investigation.
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WeTransfer film ‘Mr Wash’ awarded D&AD Pencil and Webby Award Here
Short documentary film about the artist Fulton Leroy Washington scoops two industry awards.
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Video wallpapers now available to WeTransfer Plus users Here
Plus users of WeTransfer.com can now add custom video wallpapers to the background of their transfer page. This new and highly requested feature is the latest way for WeTransfer Plus users to personalize their WeTransfer profile with a beautiful, moving background image.
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WeTransfer and Headspace partner to forgive medical debt for low-income Los Angeles residents Here
Global brands align with community and technology leaders to encourage businesses to have a positive impact on local communities
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Exclusive Solange interview and behind-the-scenes material from art film "When I Get Home" on WePresent Here
WePresent collaborates with award-winning singer Solange to make the screening of her new film possible in museums and galleries across several continents, and to tell her story about the film in personal interview on WePresent.
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WePresent premieres 'Bon Iver: Autumn', a documentary giving insight into Bon Iver's new album and tour Here
Today, Bon Iver premiere mini-documentary Bon Iver: Autumn on WePresent, the editorial arm of WeTransfer. The film provides insight into the production of Bon Iver’s upcoming 2019 tour and sheds light on the evolution of Bon Iver from a solo artist into a creative collective over the last ten years.
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WeTransfer named one of 'Fast Company's 50 Best Workplaces for Innovators' Here
WeTransfer joins Amazon, Mozilla, L’Oréal, Salesforce, and others.
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WeTransfer raises €35 million and joins forces with HPE Growth to accelerate development of its workflow tools and grow its user base beyond 50 million Here
WeTransfer, the company that supports creativity with tools to move ideas, today announced it has raised €35 million in a Series B round led by European growth equity firm, HPE Growth, with significant participation from existing investors Highland Europe.
Read morePaper® by WeTransfer Launches the Paper Store Here
The Paper Store unlocks access to creative prompts, workbooks and tutorials to build confidence in creative skills
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WeTransfer launches Influence Podcast to explore the history of advertising Here
Podcast guests will include Nicholas Thompson (WIRED), Pelle Sjoenell (formerly of BBH), Kate Hutchinson (Culture Writer) and more
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Sketch integrates WeTransfer file-sharing app in its digital design toolkit Here
WeTransfer / Sketch integration makes it easy to share your large design-files quickly & effortlessly
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WeTransfer celebrates female creativity in Iran Here
Newly commissioned video and photography provides insight into the work and lives of female artists in Iran.
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WeTransfer acquires award-winning creative apps Paper® and Paste™ Here
The acquisition brings together two like-minded teams serving creatives worldwide
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WeTransfer and King Krule announce new video collaboration Here
King Krule presents video for ‘Biscuit Town’ from his Mercury Prize nominated album 'The OOZ' as the first of a three-part video collaboration with WeTransfer.
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WeTransfer marks Back to School with initiatives for inspiring students and by showcasing unique creative schools Here
Education initiatives include a free masters program, surprise trips for students and profiling of some of the world's most unique arts institutions.
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WeTransfer documentary showcases creative process of cultural phenomenon 88rising Here
Second episode of Work in Progress, WeTransfer's new series exploring the creative process of some of the world’s most groundbreaking artists, premieres today on WePresent.
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WeTransfer celebrates Pride with amazing work from LGBTQ+ communities around the world Here
In the series Through the Prism of Pride, WeTransfer explores the power that creative expression has to encourage change, understanding and acceptance in LGBTQ+ communities around the world.
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WeTransfer and Mozilla partner to integrate file-sharing app into Firefox Here
WeTransfer / Mozilla integration makes it easy to share big files straight from Mozilla products, and symbolizes the companies’ shared values
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WeTransfer’s mobile app to collect and share ideas now available on Android Here
Previously only on iOS, the new WeTransfer mobile app for transferring files and more is now available in the Google Play Store.
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WeTransfer shows never-before-seen artworks from Nelson Mandela Here
To celebrate the 100 year birthday of Nelson Mandela, WeTransfer presents an exclusive exhibition of his art alongside an interview with daughter Dr Makaziwe Mandela.
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'A Message From Earth' wins Webby Award Here
WeTransfer announced today that its online exhibition “A Message From Earth” has been named the Best Branded Editorial Experience by Advertising, Media & PR in the 22nd Annual Webby Awards.
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WeTransfer presents 'Mr. Wash': A story of hope and the power of art in America’s unforgiving prison system Here
A new short documentary film about the artist Fulton Leroy Washington is now available on WePresent.
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WeTransfer launches first third party integration with Slack Here
WeTransfer Slack app makes it easy to share files in and out Slack, demonstrating the companies’ shared values.
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WeTransfer forms ‘Union of Concerned Photographers’ Here
Bringing together world-renowned photographers to highlight key issues in climate change, WeTransfer launches initiative to inspire creatives around to world to document environmental change in their region.
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WeTransfer teams up with BadBadNotGood for new short film 'I Don't Know' Here
Today, the short film entitled "I Don't Know" by BADBADNOTGOOD is premiered. The title of the film refers to their single of the same name
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WeTransfer partners with Seed & Spark and launches crowdfunding rally to demonstrate the indomitable spirit of independent filmmakers Here
100 Days of Optimism to offer more than $250,000 in prizes.
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WeTransfer Launches Content Platform WePresent Here
Highlighting Creativity Around the Globe.
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WeTransfer launches new podcast with the International Center of Photography Here
Audiovisual explores how image-makers break into worlds that aren't their own. The new podcast is available on WeTransfer and podcast platforms from today.
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WeTransfer named one of the most innovative design companies of 2018 by FastCompany Here
Fast Company has selected WeTransfer as one of the most innovative design companies of 2018 in its annual list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies.
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WeTransfer presents 'Friends of Wonder': A Documentary Film about Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile Here
Today, WeTransfer presents a brand new music documentary featuring two of the most acclaimed and gifted songwriters currently working in contemporary rock: Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett.
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WeTransfer recognized as one of Europe's 50 Super-Scale Ups Here
WeTransfer has been included in the 2018 Tech Tour Growth 50, a group of Europe’s most promising tech scale up companies with “unicorn” potential.
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WeTransfer and COLORS present colorful new music series showcasing up-and-coming artists Here
NoMBe performs “Freak Like Me” in the debut video of WeTransfer’s partnership with German YouTube platform COLORS.
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WeTransfer Launches Global Site Takeover Highlighting Effect of Gun Violence Here
WeTransfer to dedicate its platform and 100% of its advertising space to projects speaking out against gun violence, in conjunction with the March For Our Lives.
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WeTransfer presents 'Work In Progress', a new series exploring the creative process of some of the world’s most groundbreaking artists Here
First episode, ft. Björk and Jesse Kanda, premieres today on WePresent.
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WeTransfer premieres new Zola Jesus video Here
Today, WeTransfer and Zola Jesus can present the new video for "Ash to Bone (Johnny Jewel Remix)” which was co-directed by Zola Jesus and Jenni Hensler. The video is exclusively available on WeTransfer’s editorial platform WePresent for the first 48 hours.
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WeTransfer launches PSA and ISP in the Final Days of Net Neutrality in the US Here
Coinciding with the end of net neutrality in the United States on April 23, file-sharing company WeTransfer, which has a US headquarters in Los Angeles, has launched a multi-part effort to combat the effect of this legislation through education and community tech activism.
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‘Make it Real’, a series about four entrepreneurs forging new paths for women in business Here
Today, WeTransfer and Squarespace, brands best known for democratizing design and supporting creatives, combine their platforms to champion Black female entrepreneurs in new content series ‘Make It Real’.
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WeTransfer’s Second Annual Ideas Report Shows How Creatives Use Ideas Here
20,000 creatives from 197 countries and territories explain what they do with their creative ideas after inception, including contributions from John Legend, Roxane Gay, David Uzochukwu and Debbie Millman.
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Renell Medrano presents first European solo exhibition PAMPARA Here
In association with WePresent, Renell Medrano premieres a new body of work shot in the Dominican Republic
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Riz Ahmed launches new short film The Long Goodbye in collaboration with WePresent Here
Today, British-Pakistani Rapper and Actor, Riz Ahmed launches a new short film, The Long Goodbye. The film, directed by Aneil Karia and made in collaboration with WePresent, WeTransfer’s editorial platform, accompanies the launch of his new album of the same name.
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WeTransfer appoints new Head of Music, Tiffany Yu Here
WeTransfer, the company that supports creativity with tools to move ideas, today announced it has appointed Tiffany Yu as Head of Music
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WeTransfer collaborates with Zach Lieberman to create Color Push, an immersive online experience Here
Color Push offers WeTransfer users a creative escape whilst waiting for their files to transfer.
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Grimes partners with WeTransfer to activate the creative community with collaborative art project Here
Musician, Grimes, shares raw files of her new single via WeTransfer to inspire creators to make their own videos.
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WeTransfer donates an additional 500 million ad impressions to creatives and causes Here
WeTransfer uses its global platform to support work of creatives and causes directly affected by Coronavirus.
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WeTransfer launches Season 2 of Influence, a podcast on the current state of the advertising industry Here
Guests include Cindy Gallop, Yancey Strickler, Matthew Freud and Troy Carter.
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WePresent supports the UN and Talenthouse to give visibility to artists during COVID-19 Here
This initiative aims to unite the world with uplifting messages of solidarity around COVID-19, using WeTransfer's global platform to support the work of creatives by giving visibility to artists promoting the UN messages.
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Paste® by WeTransfer Wins Webby Award Here
Paste® honored for Best Web Application in the 24th Annual Webby Awards
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WeTransfer Achieves B Corporation Certification Here
Appoints Baroness Martha Lane Fox as Chairwoman of the Supervisory board to further strengthen its values-driven approach to business
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WeTransfer Releases Paste® 2.0 Here
The next generation of Paste® introduces an innovative layout tool and smart formatting to transform how teams build presentations and visualize ideas together
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Baroness Martha Lane Fox appointed Chairwoman Here
WeTransfer's New Supervisory Board Chair will further strengthen its values-driven approach to business
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FKA twigs and WePresent continue creative partnership with new short film, We Are The Womxn Here
A raw documentation of two contrasting events, exploring the dynamic healing of womxn of color.
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LIMBO Magazine: a cultural time capsule born under lockdown launches to support out-of-work artists with a radical new publishing model Here
With contributions from some of the biggest names in the creative world—Vivienne Westwood, Wolfgang Tillmans, Tyler Mitchell, Miranda July, and more—this grass-roots initiative aims to provide paying work and a positive outlet for creative people facing an uncertain future.
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World premiere of Michel and Olivier Gondry’s music video for IDLES’ new single Model Village, created in collaboration with WePresent - Blog Post Here
Michel Gondry and Olivier Gondry bring IDLES’ Joe Talbot’s lyrics about small-town mentality to life through paper collage and CGI
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WeTransfer Unveils New Brand Campaign, "Doubt. Create. Repeat." Here
The new campaign reflects on the critical cultural inflection point; boldly calls on creative community to harness feelings of doubt in pursuit of their ideas.
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WePresent Partners with Samsung to Highlight Creative Resilience in 2020 Here
In the new age of remote work, artists are using Samsung technology to stay creative and connected.
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WeTransfer Expands Executive Leadership with New Chief of Product and Technology and Chief Financial Officer Here
Company that supports creativity bolsters executive bench as demand for creative tools rises.
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WeTransfer Pro Partners With Wales Bonner for Upcoming Collection Here
Giving intimate and behind-the-scenes access to the creative process and launch of the Wales Bonner digital fall campaign for the SS21 Collection: Essence.
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WeTransfer Partners with the Royal Academy of Arts to Showcase its Historic 252nd Summer Exhibition Here
As the digital partner, WeTransfer will bring its contemporary artwork to millions of people worldwide despite lockdown, championing the redemptive power of the arts in uncertain times
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WePresent Collaborates with Surrealist Illustrator Polly Nor on new animated film Here
Nor's first animated film explores loneliness in these troubling times
Read moreWeTransfer hits 1.5million transfers a day! Here
The curated file transfer service rejects banner advertising, pioneering full-screen wallpaper advertising
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WeTransfer’s Third Annual Ideas Report Shows the Surprising Perseverance of 35,000 Creatives Here
WeTransfer’s largest survey on creativity to date shows how people found new ways to create, connect, and stay inspired in a tumultuous year
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Nelly Ben Hayoun appointed WeTransfer’s first Head of Experiences Here
Director of the International Space Orchestra at NASA Ames Research Center and Designer of Experiences at the SETI Institute, Nelly Ben Hayoun, joins WeTransfer to design cosmic user experiences and partnerships
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WeTransfer and Serpentine launch Back to Earth: Groundwork Here
A series of creative journeys behind Back to Earth, Serpentine’s environmental programme. Unveiled on WePresent, with WeTransfer enabling crowdsourced philanthropy to the five artists’ charities
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WeTransfer wins Wallpaper* Design Award Here
WeTransfer awarded Best Online Platform at 2021 Wallpaper* Design Awards
Read morePenguin Books collaborates with WeTransfer to showcase covers by leading designers and artists Here
A new creative partnership between Penguin Books and free file-transfer service, WeTransfer, announced today, will see unique Penguin book covers from leading designers and street artists showcased on WeTransfer’s full-screen backgrounds.
Read moreSnowden Anniversary shows Brits distrust big business’ use of their data Here
But happily snoop on each other
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WeTransfer announces Climate Neutral Certification Here
Platform seeks end to ‘cloud blindspot’ so this milestone is easier to reach for other tech firms
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WeTransfer Teams Up with Illustrator Alva Skog Here
Distinctive Swedish illustrator brings bright, vivacious style to WeTransfer interface
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Vivienne Westwood renews call to SWITCH to green energy with WeTransfer and Serpentine Here
The designer and activist joins Groundwork project to share her ecological vision to protect our Earth for tomorrow
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WeTransfer Acquires Digital Design Agency Present Plus Here
The innovative file-transfer company furthers its commitment to design-driven products and technology
Read moreWeTransfer And FORM Arcosanti Release Compilation Album, Part Of Larger Partnership Celebrating Collaborative Spirit Here
WeTransfer helps to spread the unique nature of the FORM Arcosanti festival, offering a Compilation Album feat. Ryan Hemsworth, Dan Deacon, and Skrillex, now available on FORM’s WeTransfer Plus page
Read moreGilles Peterson announced as Creative Director, the Cannes WeTalkMusic session and Rankin’s exclusive ‘Real Cannes’ project Here
Cannes, France: WeTransfer arrived in Cannes today to introduce new appointments and projects to a small audience of close friends and artists. As a company born from an obsession with music, culture, art and design, WeTransfer is proud to announce that DJ and music producer Gilles Peterson has joined the company as its new Creative Director.
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WeTransfer presents a unique concert curated by Gilles Peterson Here
HOW WE DO: LA celebrates opening of WeTransfer's first office in the United States
Read moreThe kiteboarding elite unite in San Francisco for the world premiere of ‘Chapter One - The Kiteboard Legacy Begins’ Here
The world’s first 4K kiteboarding movie features Sir Richard Branson, Don Montague, Ruben Lenten and many more
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WeTransfer partners with innovative publishing company McSweeney's Here
Ten-chapter story by Alice Sola Kim and Shelly Oria will be unveiled over the next five days Now available on www.wetransfer.com/mcsweeneys
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FKA twigs and WeTransfer Studios present: Baltimore Dance Project Here
Documentary available exclusively on WeTransfer's blog This Works
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Planting with purpose: our partnership with SeaTrees Here
As part of WeTransfer's commitment as a B Corporation™ to balance the interests of people, planet and profit. WeTransfer will work with social enterprise initiative SeaTrees to plant tens of thousands of trees* supporting reforestation and the regeneration of marine ecosystems as part of a new partnership announced today.
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WeTransfer appoints Marili ‘t Hooft-Bolle as Chief Operating Officer Here
WeTransfer appoints Marili ‘t Hooft-Bolle as Chief Operating Officer. 't Hooft-Bolle previously held various leadership roles at start-ups such as Fab.com, Snappcar and Glossybox as well as C-level positions at Realnetworks and Endemol. She studied Law and Economics and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Read moreWeTransfer supports B Lab to push for greater sustainable transparency Here
Company joins 60 other European businesses in call for action.
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WePresent launch Guest Curator Series with Marina Abramović Here
WeTransfer’s editorial platform invites Abramović as first guest curator, the start of a collaboration during which she shares her guidance and hopes for the legacy of the performance art genre that she has done so much to shape.
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WeTransfer Announces Holley M. Kholi-Murchison as Creative Researcher-in-Residence Here
Kholi-Murchison will partner on a range of creative research projects across the organization
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The All-New WeTransfer Pro Introduces Dynamic Tools for Creative Professionals Here
Tools for Collecting Inspiration and Presenting Ideas will now be included in the WeTransfer Pro subscription
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Himali Singh Soin joins WePresent and Serpentine’s environmental series Groundwork Here
The artist brings together childhood memories, historical records and fantasy as she explores environmental disruption from the highest peaks of the world, the Himalayas.
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WeTransfer’s Supporting Act Foundation is Launched Here
New arts foundation set up by WeTransfer to support arts education. Company donating €1M and 1% of revenue. Foundation established for public benefit to support the next generation of creatives
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girl in red collaborates with WePresent on graphic novel profile Here
Do you listen to girl in red? by award-winning graphic novelist Tillie Walden will publish exclusively on WeTransfer’s editorial platform ahead of the singer-songwriter’s highly anticipated debut album
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Introducing WeTransfer’s first Responsible Business Report Here
A year after becoming a certified B Corporation, WeTransfer is publishing its first Responsible Business Report, evaluating its impact and outlining its future ambitions across the five B Corp assessment areas: community, customers, the environment, governance and workers.
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Karrabing Film Collective introduce new film work for WePresent and Serpentine’s environmental series Groundwork Here
Karrabing join WeTransfer’s editorial platform to reveal a behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming Serpentine commission
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Ronan Mckenzie collaborates with WePresent for The Self Portrait photography exhibition Here
New exhibition and photo series supported by WeTransfer’s editorial platform celebrates Black female photographers through the art of self-portraiture
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WeTransfer offers unique interactive experience of Monument Valley 2 Here
Exclusive partnership includes interview with Dan Gray, head of ustwo Games, and download package
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Akvile Magicdust wins 2017 ELCAF x WeTransfer Award Here
The Lithuanian comics artist Akvile Miseviciute, also known as Akvile Magicdust, will publish her first book after winning the annual award organised by WeTransfer and the East London Comic Arts Festival (ELCAF). The announcement was made in London on the final day of this year’s ELCAF on Sunday, June 18.
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WeTransfer Wins Four Red Dot Awards Here
The jury for the Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2017 has announced that WeTransfer has won four of the prestigious awards, emphasizing WeTransfer’s high design quality and creative achievement.
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WeTransfer Wins Silver Clio Music Award for FKA twigs Documentary Here
Book set 'Doubt Time Magic' also shortlisted.
Read moreNatascha Chamuleau Joins WeTransfer as VP of Sales Here
Former Facebook and eBay executive will help WeTransfer further expand globally
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WeTransfer Studios and Rankin present: The Backstage Sessions Here
In three new short documentaries, legendary music photographers David Montgomery, Kevin Cummins and Gered Mankowitz talk about music’s most iconic pictures, including shots of David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Joy Division.
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WeTransfer premieres exclusive new Kamasi Washington track Here
As Kamasi Washington gears up to release his first new music since 2015, WeTransfer premieres his new track Desire and presents an interview with the artist about the thoughts behind it.
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WeTransfer and Gilles Peterson release new podcast series, The Psychology of DJing Here
Gilles Peterson interviews five of his favorite DJs including Seth Troxler and The Black Madonna in a new podcast series from WeTransfer Studios, launching October 10th. The launch marks WeTransfer’s first move into original podcasting.
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WeTransfer presents new mobile app to express and share ideas Here
Available for iOS in the app store worldwide today
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WeTransfer wins four Lovie Awards Here
FKA twigs documentary and unique storytelling collaboration CLEAN each scoop two awards for online excellence.
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Björk video for ‘Arisen’ debuting exclusively on WeTransfer Here
New video features Arca and is directed by Jesse Kanda.
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WeTransfer presents 'A Message from Earth': An Online Exhibition with Newly-Commissioned Work, Inspired by The Voyager Golden Record Here
including Exclusive Contributions From Gilles Peterson, Wanda Díaz Merced, Aspen Matis, S U R V I V E, Lawrence Krauss, Fatima Al Qadiri, Oneohtrix Point Never and More
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15 never-before-published Ryan McGinley photographs presented in digital gallery on WeTransfer Here
Curated by New York Times Magazine Photography Director Kathy Ryan.
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Tabita Rezaire unveils healing vision for the world with WePresent and Serpentine’s environmental Groundwork series Here
Artist Tabita Rezaire sits atop the Amazonian rainforest of French Guiana to share a nurturing way of living
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WePresent partners with 99designs by Vistaprint for The Power of Design docuseries Here
Leading designers Caterina Bianchini, Raissa Pardini and Jennet Liaw celebrate the visual language of brands through color, type and form
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WeTransfer and Marina Abramović unveil all-new digital manifestation of The Abramović Method available 24/7 Here
WeTransfer invites all to participate in The Abramović Method with new and exclusive videos by the artist herself that transcend space and time for an immersive online experience
Read moreThe Long Goodbye wins three Cannes Lions Here
WePresent, the digital arts arm of WeTransfer was awarded 1 Gold and 2 Silver Lions at Cannes Lions for 'The Long Goodbye', a short film created in collaboration with Oscar-nominated actor and musician Riz Ahmed and film director Aneil Karia from Somesuch Productions.
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WeTransfer Unveils Teams, Raises File Transfer Limit to 200GB for Pro Subscribers Here
Two New Features Streamline Collaboration and Sharing; Increases File Transfer Limit by 10x
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Traces by Marina Abramović and WePresent opens in London this September with a free immersive experience Here
The digital arts platform presents an immersive experience with Marina Abramović developed around five objects the artist would like to preserve for the future.
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WeTransfer partners with A Vibe Called Tech to showcase the history and significance of Black media and creativity Here
WePresent, the digital arts platform of WeTransfer, launches the ongoing editorial series with newly commissioned art work exploring African folklore.
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WeTransfer's Fourth Annual Ideas Report Uncovers Rapidly Shifting Power Balance in the Creative Industries, Shows Rising Dominance of Emerging Markets Here
One of the world’s largest creative workforce studies surveyed 10,000 creatives from 135 countries to understand how 2021 has reshaped the creative landscape worldwide
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WePresent Announces Two New Film commissions: A Short Film by Little Simz & A Live Performance Film by Moses Sumney Here
Today, WePresent, the digital arts platform of WeTransfer, shares details about two films by two of music’s most important voices that they will be releasing over the next month.I Love You, I Hate You. Short Film Created by and Starring Little Simz. Out 17 November 2021 on WePresent
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WeTransfer appoints Adam Mitton as General Counsel Here
WeTransfer is pleased to announce the arrival of Adam Mitton, who joins as General Counsel.
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WeTransfer’s Latest Brand Campaign “Together We Make” Explores how an Idea Comes to Life Here
The campaign is WeTransfer’s largest to date, celebrating the launch of new features: portals and reviews
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WeTransfer Launches New Premium Offering Here
WeTransfer Premium represents a major product update, with new features—portals and reviews—streamlining the workflow process between creative professionals and clients
Read moreWePresent film commission The Long Goodbye nominated at the 2022 Academy Awards Here
The Academy announced that The Long Goodbye directed/co-written by Aneil Karia, co-written/starring Riz Ahmed, and commissioned/distributed by WePresent, the digital arts platform of WeTransfer, was nominated for a 2022 Academy Award®️ for Best Live Action Short.
Read moreStatement regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Here
Everyone at WeTransfer has been deeply saddened and horrified by the invasion in Ukraine and we join the global response calling for peace.
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WeTransfer Makes Waves at SXSW with Advertising and Brand Experience Track Sponsorship Here
From enlightening conversations to an Oscar-nominated film, WeTransfer to have a large presence at 2022 event
Read moreWePresent film commission The Long Goodbye wins 2022 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film Here
The Long Goodbye a short film by Aneil Karia and Riz Ahmed commissioned by WePresent, the digital arts platform of WeTransfer, was awarded a 2022 Academy Award®️ for Best Live Action Short Film. The film was created as a wake-up call against rising intolerance and was first released on WePresent in March 2020.
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WeTransfer announces redesign of its award-winning digital arts platform WePresent, with a year-long collaboration with visual artist Solange Knowles Here
The platform elevates global culture through Oscar-winning commissions and immersive new audio, video, visual and literary experiences
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