As galleries prepare for Frieze New York, a subtle shift is taking place behind the scenes, and it’s changing the relationship with the status quo. The rising cost of shipping is a familiar challenge for galleries; it adds financial pressure, particularly when exhibiting at art fairs. In response, Frieze is collaborating with ROKBOX LOOP to…
New packaging rules from the EU are reshaping how art moves in and around Europe. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR 2025/40) represents a major shift in EU legislation for fine art shipping, as it includes laws on tertiary (transport) packaging, including fine art crating, soft wrapping and pallets. If you’re moving art…
London, November 2025 A Showcase for Sustainable Innovation ROKBOX, the award winning sustainable fine art packaging, unveiled the LiteHD Dolphin at the Christie’s Industry Showcase, part of London Art + Climate Week. London Art+Climate Week is a multi-day event of exhibitions and activations across London. Presented by Gallery Climate Coalition and gowithYamo, the annual…
ROKBOX is thrilled to announce the recipients of the inaugural ROKBOX Grant, launched to support UK museums and heritage institutions in reducing the costs and environmental impact of fine art transport. Russell-Cotes Gallery & Museum; On Fife; the Whitworth, The University of Manchester; and the Ashmolean are receiving a state of the art, reusable ROKBOX…
Former Director of the Arts Council Collection and respected art writer and editor join the judging panel for the first annual ROKBOX Grant ROKBOX is thrilled to announce Deborah Smith and Aimee Dawson as judges for the upcoming sustainable packaging ROKBOX Grant. The judges will select three UK museums or non-profit arts organisations to receive…
London, UK – 10th July 2025 Innovative packaging R&D company ROKBOX has announced the launch of a new annual sustainable fine art packaging grant. ROKBOX Grant, a new initiative aimed at supporting UK-based museums, arts and heritage organisations in their transition to sustainable fine art transport. The grant will provide selected institutions with state of…
In a significant step forward for art shipping and art insurance, the art market can now benefit from reduced insurance rates when choosing ROKBOX™ reusable fine art crates. From avoidable claims to necessary innovation After a couple of unfortunate insurance claims involving high value artworks travelling in wooden crates, ROKBOX founder Andrew Stramentov decided there…
Leading international packaging and development company ROKBOX announces a strategic investment from Christie’s Ventures, the investment arm of Christie’s, the 259-year-old international auction house.