2018

Meet The Artist Behind Zippo’s Epic Four Acre Art Collaboration: Ben EineMore>>

January 24, 2018, London - London-based Ben Eine is known in the art world simply as ‘Eine’. A master of messages, Eine is famed for painting large, bright, colorful letters and phrases onto city streets across the globe, from Tokyo to Paris. Eine has since firmly established his own distinctive typographic style that is globally recognized and celebrated by a diverse fan base. Eine gained widespread recognition in 2010 when David Cameron gifted one of his paintings to Barack Obama. Today, Eine receives commissions from foreign governments and the likes of the Sheik of Abu Dhabi. His work is...

Zippo Proudly Reveals Limited Edition Lighter Immortalizing Ben Eine Art CollaborationMore>>

January 22, 2018, London - With its distinctive style and construction, Zippo lighters have served as a canvas for endless artistic creations throughout the brand’s 86-year history. In 2018, the little lighter has attempted something huge: the creation of a huge 188,368 square foot painting in partnership with world-renowned street artist Ben Eine. The mural is the centerpiece of Zippo’s campaign celebrating art in all its forms. The new artwork came to life on a truly unconventional canvas: a sparse, industrial ground space in East London. A master of messages, Eine paints large, bright, colorful letters and phrases onto city walls across...