Once a year I open my studio to release a limited collection of original tape artworks, offered directly to collectors online.
Every work is unique, built from layers of brown tape and light, and once the window closes, no more are made.
Over the years, these Special Releases have become the only time my originals are available outside of art fairs or galleries. Collectors know they go fast, often within minutes.
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Here is how the Special Release 2025 will play out
- This Special Sale 2025 will start on December 13th for 24 hours if not sold out earlier.
- USA: noon (Eastern Standard Time)
- Europe: 6 pm (Central European Standard time)
- As soon as the Special Sale opens, send us an email to buy@maxzorn.com with a short sales inquiry. Please include the artwork you are interested in, as well as your location. Either I or my manager Audrey Sykes will get back to you once the Special Sale is closed. Please be patient, we usually get hundreds of emails and it will take a while to sort them.
- Acted too fast? Don’t worry. We read all emails and get back to you within a week’s time. Then we will clarify all details, and we seal the deal only when everything looks good on both sides.
- Right of withdrawal: Above all I want you to be happy with your artwork. If you don’t like the piece you can simply send it back within 14 days once you received it. All money will be fully refunded.
- More questions? Check out the FAQs below or write me to buy@maxzorn.com
Title: Fire wrapped in melody
Price: 25.000 USD — 21.500 Euro
Size: 107 x 48 inch — 270 x 120 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 5 similar originals (what’s a series?)
Frame: framed in either white or dark frames (your choice, ready to hang, included with LED-lights
Title: The weight of light
Price: 7.200 USD — 6.300 Euro
Size: 48 x 32 inch — 120 x 80 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 15 similar originals (what’s a series?)
Frame: framed in dark frame, included with LED-lights, ready to hang
Title: Maraluna Beach
Price: 2.400 USD — 2.100 Euro
Size: 24 x 24 inch — 60 x 60 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 15 similar originals (what’s a series?)
Frame: framed in dark frame, included with LED-lights, ready to hang
Title: When nothing lied
Price: 3.500 USD — 3.000 Euro
Size: 40 x 26 inch — 100 x 66 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 20 similar originals (what’s a series?)
Frame: framed in dark frame, included with LED-lights, ready to hang
Title: Her Moment
Price: 3.000 USD — 2.650 Euro
Size: 32 x 24 inch — 80 x 60 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 25 similar originals (what’s a series?)
Frame: framed in dark frame, included with LED-lights, ready to hang
Title: Empire Rain
Price: 7.200 USD — 6.300 Euro
Size: 48 x 32 inch — 120 x 80 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 15 similar originals
Frame: framed in dark frame, included with LED-lights, ready to hang
Title: Around the world
Price: 650 USD — 550 Euro
Size: 25 x 15 cm — 10 x 6 inch
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 35 similar originals (what’s a series?)
Frame: framed in original cigar box, included with LED-lights
Title: Lolly
Price: 1.900 USD — 1.700 Euro
Size: 18 x 12 inch — 45 x 30 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 25 similar originals (what’s a series?)
Frame: framed in yellow or red, wooden, original 1970s Coca Cola, included with LED-lights, ready to hang
Title: Gone Baby
Price: 1.900 USD — 1.700 Euro
Size: 18 x 12 inch — 45 x 30 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 25 similar originals (what’s a series?)
Frame: framed in red, wooden, original 1970s Coca Cola, included with LED-lights, ready to hang
What is a Special Sale?
Once a year, I release a selection of new artworks and special editions exclusively through this website, offered at prices lower than you’d typically find on the open market. It’s my way of showing gratitude and keeping my art accessible, even as demand grows. These pieces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
What is a series?
Repeating a theme allows me to work faster and therefore offer original artworks more affordably compared to a one-time-only motif.
Each single artwork is of course an original made from scratch, unique and signed. Although I try to have the artworks look alike, each one has its own character and differs slightly from the others. See it like the repeating performance of a Broadway play: although it follows the same script each night has a different dynamic.
Why is there a waiting list?
When an artwork comes in a series it doesn’t mean I have already created all versions of it. With popular editions it takes me some time to follow up on the demand.
Are these works going to last?
Yes, the works are going to last for decades to come. When finished, all works are sealed airtight to prevent humidity and air to dry out the adhesive. We also add an additional UV-resistant acrylic glass that not only protects the artwork from fading due to sunlight, but also encases the layers of tape between the two pieces of acrylic glass.
What about the light boxes?
Light is what brings tape art to life. Like the effect of stained glass windows, light filters through the many layers of tape, creating a visual image. In order to display the works best indoor we build customized light boxes which support the motifs with warm, low temperature light, individually adjusted to the specific artwork. Due to the long lifetime and low temperature of LED light you may keep the light on permanently.
Watch the video for some visuals on the framing and installation process:
What if the light goes off one day?
Adapters can die after a few years but the LED light is incredibly durable. The LED lights I use have an average life expectancy of 50.000 hours. In case they fail nonetheless just contact us at info@maxzorn.com and we’ll send you a new adapter for free, or provide you with all instructions to replace the LED-strip. It’s a module system that allows exchanging parts relatively easily.
Is there a battery to charge the lightbox?
All light boxes have to be connected to the electric grid. An adapter/charger (that matches your region) and an extension cord are naturally included in your purchase. Experiments with batteries weren’t fruitful yet, simply because the costs of the frame would increase unreasonably. Though somewhat annoying there are ways to hide the thin cable that connects lightbox and plug. During exhibitions e.g. we hide cables simply by taping them to the wall and painting the tape over with wall color.
How do I pay for an artwork?
Simply by bank transfer, credit card or Paypal. Payments are only due once we walked through all questions you might have and you give the green light for a purchase.
Can I pay in installments?
We offer payments in installments, usually starting with a down-payment of 20 percent. The outstanding amount can be split into monthly installments of your choice.