# Art Vending Machines The Kunstautomat in Berlin Dispenses Miniature Masterpieces By Cherry Blossom | Published 2011-03-27 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vendor-machine-of-masterpieces References: [kunsttick](http://www.kunsttick.com/) & [kunstautomat.kunsttick](http://kunstautomat.kunsttick.com/Website/Konzept.html) If you have a sudden desire for art, the city of Berlin has a retail option to help you fill the void in the Kunstautomat. This innovative vending machine was customized by Lars Kaiser, an art dealer for the Kunsttick agency, to dispense [miniature masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma) instead of soda, candy or cigarettes. Kunstautomat machines are more colorful than standard vending machines; they often match the color scheme at their destination, so you'll have to look closely to see them. Each mini masterpiece costs 2 euros, and the art is contained in packaging similar to a cigarette carton. You may find photos, drawings, small sculptures or [poems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poem-booth). Some pieces are part of a limited series, while others are a one-off creation. The art sold in the Kunstautomat comes primarily from emerging artists, although famed painter Olaf Thiede has created work for the vending machine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Art Vending Machines:** The rise of art vending machines as an innovative solution for different public spaces - **Micro Art Works:** The trend of selling miniature artworks in vending machines as a unique and affordable way to acquire art - **Art for Everyone:** The democratization of art through vending machines, making it accessible to a wider audience ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Industry:** Opportunities for art dealers and emerging artists to reach wider audiences and tap into a new sales channel - **Vending Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for vending machine companies to expand their market through selling unique products - **Hospitality Industry:** The potential of art vending machines as a tool to enhance the experience of guests in hotels and public spaces ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NFT Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-vending-machine.md) - [Malaysian NFT Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-vending.md) - [Randomized Record Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-vending-machine.md) - [Mini Interactive Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-fiodor.md) - [Accessible NFT Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynft.md) - [AI Beer Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-vending-machines.md) - [Car Fragrance Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carfume-vending-machine.md) - [NFT Cocktail Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skull-society.md) - [Makeup Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-express.md)