Absolut Art Bureau was responsible for The Absolut Company’s international art initiatives. As the first spirit brand to forge genuinely close ties with art and artists, Absolut became active in the art world in 1985, when it invited Andy Warhol to create the first in a series of iconic advertisements inspired by the Absolut bottle. Over the years, Absolut collaborated with more than 500 artists on over 800 commissioned projects. The brand supported acclaimed artists, art writers, and institutions in their efforts to present new works, stimulate ideas, bring people together, and broaden access to creativity. Through its diverse international sponsorships, Absolut Art Bureau encouraged openness and experimentation in all visual media and across the full spectrum of contemporary art practice. Absolut Art Bureau was a unit of The Absolut Company.