▲ Athene Galiciadis is a Zurich-based artist featured in the new Art Basel in Basel digital collection on Samsung Art Store. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Galiciadis’ “Stillleben (Reflection on Longings and Belongings)” and “Stillleben (Window)” have been selected for the Art Basel in Basel (ABB) 2026 Collection on Samsung Art Store. The works were chosen for their strong use of color and pattern, qualities that translate naturally to the digital viewing experience on Samsung Art Store. Created in partnership with Art Basel, the digital collection features works by Switzerland-based artists from participating galleries and brings contemporary art from the fair to Samsung Art Store subscribers worldwide. Samsung Newsroom spoke with Galiciadis about form, color, the ideas behind the selected works and how digital presentation can bring art into the home.

A Personal Language Through Patterns

Q. Your work has a distinct language of shapes, colors and materials. How did this visual system develop?

I began developing this visual language while studying Fine Arts at ECAL(École cantonale d’art de Lausanne) in Lausanne. At the time, many artists in the Lausanne art scene were working with Neo-Geo aesthetics. I admired the rigor of that language, but I never fully connected with its precision. Rather than adopting it directly, I tried to translate it into something that felt closer to me.

▲ No two hand-painted patterns are exactly the same, with small variations giving Galiciadis’ geometric forms a sense of movement. Photo by Malle Madsen, courtesy of von Bartha Copenhagen.

I started working with geometric forms, patterns, repetition and symmetry, but I deliberately embraced the handmade. Every shape was drawn or painted by hand, making it unique and slightly different from the one beside it. The patterns shifted subtly across the surface, not through a predetermined system, but through the small variations that naturally arise from manual repetition.

Q. How do you think about rhythm, variation and change within a composition?

Repetition has always been central to my practice, but I have never been interested in repetition as exact duplication. Because my forms are drawn and painted by hand, no element is ever completely identical to another. A line becomes slightly thicker, a shape shifts, a color changes in intensity. These differences accumulate and create a sense of movement across the surface.

I often think of repetition in terms of rhythm rather than pattern. A pattern suggests a fixed system, whereas rhythm allows for fluctuation, pauses, accelerations and unexpected turns. In that sense, my compositions are perhaps closer to biology than to geometry. They are structured, but never entirely predictable. They repeat, but never in exactly the same way. Over time, this visual language has become more than a tool. I see it as a placeholder for “in-betweenness,” a way to hold ambiguity, transition and multiple meanings at once.

▲ (From left) Galiciadis stands beside her ceramic works, the installation shows how repeated forms create rhythm and movement across the space. Photo by Malle Madsen, courtesy of von Bartha Copenhagen.

Q. How much of a work is planned before you begin and how much is decided through the act of making it?

I usually begin with a very clear image in my mind. I think visually, so many works start as an almost complete mental picture rather than a concept expressed in words. What fascinates me is that the finished work never looks exactly like that initial image. The image has to pass through materials, gestures, scale, time and the realities of the studio. In that translation, things inevitably shift.

I do not see these deviations as mistakes or compromises. On the contrary, they are often where the work becomes most interesting. While the starting point is often highly defined, the final work is always shaped through the act of making. It is a conversation between intention and discovery, between what I envisioned and what the work itself asks for along the way.

Q. Are there certain materials, colors or forms you find yourself returning to over time? If so, what keeps drawing you back to them?

Yes, there are certain forms, colors and motifs that keep returning: snakes, spirals, pinks, triangles, zigzags and many others. I do not consciously decide to revisit them; rather, they seem to reappear on their own, as if they still have something to teach me.

I often think of artistic research as a spiral rather than a linear progression. You engage with something, move away from it, explore other directions and then return to it later. But when you come back, neither you nor the motif is quite the same. Perhaps this is why I am drawn to recurring forms. They become companions in a long-term conversation. Each time they reappear, they carry traces of previous works while opening up new questions and possibilities.

The Meaning of “Stillleben”

“The same structures that provide comfort and a sense of home can also become mechanisms of separation and exclusion.”

Q. Your palette often moves between soft pinks, greens and yellows, with darker blues and blacks adding contrast. How do you think about color as a way to shape tension, depth or atmosphere?

For me, color is something deeply personal. I do not approach it primarily as a decorative element or as a way of illustrating an idea. Rather, color is a way of thinking and a form of artistic research.

In many ways, this process replaces language. Instead of formulating thoughts through words, I compose with layered colors. Through this slow accumulation, I search for nuances, tensions and relationships that are difficult for me to articulate verbally. The depth that emerges is not only visual but also emotional and conceptual.

Q. What can you share about the works selected for the Art Basel in Basel 2026 Collection on Samsung Art Store and the moment in which they were made?

This work emerged within a larger constellation of paintings that I was developing simultaneously in the studio. I rarely work on a single canvas at a time. Instead, several works evolve alongside one another, creating a kind of conversation. What appears on one canvas often migrates to another; a color, form, rhythm or idea that begins in one painting may find a different articulation in the next.

▲ From left. “Stillleben (Window)” (2023) by Athene Galiciadis. Photo by Malle Madsen.  “Stillleben (Reflection on Longings and Belongings)” (2021) by Athene Galiciadis. Photo by Andreas Zimmermann.

Both works were created within such a process. They carry traces of multiple explorations and conversations taking place across different canvases at the same time. Looking back, I see each work as part of an ongoing reflection on questions that continue to occupy me: belonging, displacement, memory, inheritance and transformation. Rather than offering answers, the painting became a space where these themes could coexist and interact.

Q. How did the title “Stillleben (Reflection on Longings and Belongings)” come to the work and what does it add to the viewer’s understanding of the piece?

The title emerged from two conditions that often feel inseparable. Questions of migration, displacement, in-betweenness, transformation, inheritance and identity run throughout my practice and shape how I understand the world. What does it mean to belong? Who is included and who remains outside? Belonging can offer shelter, care and nourishment, but it can also produce boundaries and exclusions.

Longing is particularly difficult to describe. For me, it is often connected to a desire to bridge a gap that is always present but was never entirely my own. It can be inherited across generations, carried through stories, silences, memories and cultural interruptions. It is a longing for connection, continuity and understanding, while knowing that some distances can never be fully overcome.

The same structures that provide comfort and a sense of home can also become mechanisms of separation and exclusion. For me, “Stillleben (Reflection on Longings and Belongings)”inhabits this space of contradiction. It reflects on the simultaneous desire to belong and the awareness that belonging is never simple, fixed or innocent.

Where Art Finds New Meaning at Home

Q. Samsung Art Store gives people a way to encounter world-class art in the spaces where they live. What interests you about that everyday relationship with artwork?

What interests me most is the possibility of creating an everyday relationship with art. Some of the most meaningful encounters with artworks happen not in museums, but in the spaces where we live and spend our time. When you encounter an artwork repeatedly, it becomes part of your daily life and the relationship deepens over time to become a piece of your memories and personal history.

This resonates with my interest in collaboration, participation and community building. I enjoy forms of access that allow art to enter everyday environments. Through projects such as Actioning, I have explored how meaning emerges through shared experiences and sustained engagement. I see art as something that can create connections and become part of a shared cultural life.

Q. How do you think the experience of viewing art changes when a work becomes part of a home environment?

I think the experience becomes slower and more intimate. In a museum, we often encounter artworks briefly and alongside many others. At home, the relationship unfolds over time and the artwork becomes part of everyday life.

You might notice it while drinking your morning coffee, passing through a room or returning home after a difficult day. Sometimes you look closely; other times it simply exists in the background. Yet it continues to shape the atmosphere of a space.

▲ “Stillleben (Reflection on Longings and Belongings)” (2021) by Athene Galiciadis is displayed on the 2026 OLED TV S95H.

The work becomes an ongoing relationship. Meanings can shift over time and details that initially went unnoticed may suddenly become important. As the viewer changes, the work changes too. This reflects how I understand art: not as a fixed message, but as something open that continues to generate new associations.

“Some of the most meaningful encounters with artworks happen not in museums, but in the spaces where we live and spend our time.”

Q. For viewers who may discover your work for the first time through Samsung Art Store, what would you hope they take time to notice?

I would invite them to spend a little time with the work and allow their eyes to wander. At first glance, my paintings may appear structured, repetitive or geometric. But if you stay with them for a while, small shifts, irregularities and transformations begin to emerge.

I hope viewers notice that nothing is ever entirely fixed. Forms repeat, but they also change. Colors overlap, reveal and conceal one another. What may initially seem stable gradually becomes more fluid and complex.

Perhaps most of all, I hope people allow themselves to experience the work without feeling the need to immediately understand or interpret it. Much of my practice is concerned with things that exist between categories: between belonging and displacement, order and unpredictability, memory and imagination. These are experiences that cannot always be translated into words.

If viewers take the time to notice the rhythms, layers and subtle variations within the work, they may discover that the painting is less about providing answers than about creating space for reflection, curiosity and personal associations. I hope everyone can find their own point of entry and build their own relationship with the work over time.

▲ Samsung’s 2026 Art TV lineup offers digital collections of curated artworks through Samsung Art Store. (From left) 2026 OLED S95H, The Frame Pro and Micro RGB.

Samsung Art Store is an art subscription service available on Samsung Art TVs. The service offers more than 5,000 artworks in 4K quality from over 800 artists through more than 80 partners. Available across Samsung’s expanded 2026 Art TV lineup, Samsung Art Store brings curated artwork into everyday spaces through Samsung’s display technology and design.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a global partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios to mark the theatrical release of this summer’s epic new superhero adventure “Supergirl” on June 24. Through the partnership, Samsung is bringing fans closer to the film through Samsung Art Store, a Samsung Micro RGB TV sweepstakes in collaboration with electronics retailer Best Buy and select U.S. and U.K. experiences in support of its global release.

“Samsung’s display business has long been shaped by the way people engage with film, sports, games and art,” said Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through this partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios, we are bringing together the exciting, intergalactic visual world of ‘Supergirl’ with Samsung’s bold display experiences at home.”

Samsung Art Store, the leading digital art platform on Samsung Art TVs, is giving users a new way to experience DC-inspired art at home with a limited-time “Supergirl” collection, available now through March 8, 2027. Featuring 15 digital artworks from DC Comics, the collection brings the character’s comic legacy to life across Samsung’s expanded 2026 Art TV lineup.[1]

In the U.S., Samsung and Best Buy are launching “Supergirl” sweepstakes at more than 600 participating Best Buy stores nationwide from June 22 through July 19. Special “Supergirl” content will play on Samsung Micro RGB TV displays in each store, where the display’s precise color expression will reveal a hidden riddle. The answer to this riddle will unlock additional entries to the sweepstakes.

As part of the film’s global press tour, the Supergirl Rest Stop pop-up at Phonica Records in London on June 20 featured Samsung 2026 TV and home audio lineups throughout film-inspired spaces, including Supergirl’s bedroom, Kara’s Ship, the Intergalactic Bus Stop and Space Bar.

“The compelling visual world that Craig Gillespie and his teams bring to life in ‘Supergirl’ is unlike anything we’ve seen in the DC Universe, and Samsung, through their innovative Art Store, brings consumers together with their singular technology to deliver that experience on their screens,” said Julie Moore, Head of Global Brand Partnerships at Warner Bros. Pictures. “Having partnered with them on ‘Superman,’ we were eager to work with them again to see how brilliant their ‘Supergirl’ experience would be, and they delivered.”

As the global TV market leader for 20 consecutive years,[2] Samsung continues to work across film, retail and home entertainment to connect audiences with the stories they follow on screen.

For more information, visit www.samsung.com.

About DC Studios
DC Studios, a newly formed division of Warner Bros. Discovery, is committed to building a long-term creative architecture to realize the power and wonder of the DC Universe across film, TV, animation and gaming under a single banner. Fueled by eight trailblazing decades of DC Comics, the Company is collaborating with key divisions throughout the WBD family – and innovative artists and storytellers from around the world – to bring DC’s rich trove of powerful stories and globally beloved characters to life within a single unified DCU that spans every platform and medium worldwide. Kicked off last summer with James Gunn’s acclaimed blockbuster Superman, the next chapter of this dynamic, all-new DCU will bring a range of stunning new characters and worlds to screens across the globe – from the intergalactic cops of Lanterns, to the chilling Gotham anti-hero of Clayface, to the compelling young hero at the heart of this summer’s hugely anticipated big-screen epic Supergirl – inviting fans and newcomers alike to experience a bold new vision of one of the biggest, most enduring and grandest stories ever told.

[1] Samsung Art TVs include all 2026 models with Samsung Art Store above the M80H, except S90H and S85H.

[2] Source: Omdia, Feb. 2026. Results are not an endorsement of Samsung.

▲ Visitors explore the Samsung Lounge at Art Basel in Basel 2026, where Samsung Art Store was presented as a physical exhibition.

Each June, Basel, Switzerland becomes a meeting point for the global art world, with Art Basel’s flagship fair drawing leading galleries, artists, collectors and institutions to Messe Basel and cultural sites across the city.

From June 18 to 21, this year’s fair brought together 290 galleries from 43 countries and territories presenting works ranging from historical foundations to the most progressive contemporary and digital practices, reaffirming its place at the center of the international art calendar. As the Official Art TV provider of Art Basel, Samsung Electronics presented an experience that connected personal taste with digital curation, showing how Samsung Art Store can bring art discovered at the fair into everyday spaces through screens designed for the home.

A Living Gallery of Personal Aesthetic

Samsung Art Store is a digital art platform on Samsung Art TVs, where users can explore curated works from leading museums, galleries and artists. At Art Basel in Basel (ABB), the Samsung Art Store Lounge translated that experience into a physical exhibition, showing how digital curation can make art discovery more personal.

▲ Through a survey order form, artworks are matched to each visitor’s personal art preferences.

The experience began with a short order form. Visitors answered survey questions about what first drew their eye, what they looked for in art, and what kind of piece would add meaning in their home. Their responses were scanned through a tablet, then matched to one of four curated themes: Geometric, Surreal, Vibrant or Painterly.

▲ (From left) Custom badges showed each visitor’s art theme, turning their results into a keepsake from the experience.

At the center of the lounge was the Art Wall, a gallery-style installation composed of Micro RGB, OLED[1], The Frame Pro and The Frame displays from Samsung’s 2026 Art TV lineup. Once each order form was scanned, the Art Wall displayed artworks from the theme matched to the participant’s results.

“The Frame is so stylish, and I loved how clearly you could see the artwork from every angle,” said an attendee.

The experience continued into the Giveaway Zone, where visitors received a custom warranty card and badge tied to their theme. The card playfully certified their art style, while the badge carried the result beyond the Art Wall, sparking conversations around shared tastes, contrasting preferences and the kinds of art guests imagined living with at home.

▲ (From left) Visitors see their personalized art theme appear on Samsung Art TVs inside the lounge.

One attendee said, “I was surprised by how well the Vibrant theme matched my taste. The colors looked so rich on the Samsung Art TVs. I could picture one of those pieces bringing so much energy into my home.”

Between visitor sessions, the Art Wall shifted to highlight the city’s artistic identity, previewing Samsung’s new ABB 2026 Collection, curated exclusively for Samsung Art Store. Featuring 24 works by Swiss and Swiss-based artists from eight galleries exhibiting at this year’s fair, the collection offered a regional view of Basel through different generations, styles and ways of seeing.

An Artifact of Time, Framed by Daniel Arsham

As Samsung’s 2026 Art TV Ambassador, visual artist Daniel Arsham brought one of contemporary art’s most recognizable visual languages to The Frame Pro. Based in New York, Arsham is known for his concept of “fictional archaeology,” creating sculptures, drawings, films and architectural works that imagine present-day objects as relics from the future.

▲ Artist Daniel Arsham, Samsung’s 2026 Art TV Ambassador, stands with The Frame Pro featuring his custom bezel.

In collaboration with Samsung, Arsham created a custom bezel for The Frame Pro that brings his sculptural language to the television frame. Made with stone-like material, the bezel features a raised texture that recalls topographical maps and the erosion patterns seen throughout his work. The surrounding wallpaper was developed from ultra-high-resolution 3D scans of sculptures from Arsham’s studio, enlarging their crystalline and weathered surfaces into an immersive installation around the screen.

▲ Arsham’s custom bezel for The Frame Pro features a raised texture inspired by topographical maps and erosion patterns.

Together, the bezel and wallpaper gave The Frame Pro the feeling of an object already marked by time.

To mark his role as Samsung’s 2026 Art TV Ambassador, Arsham joined visitors at the Samsung Art Store Lounge for a June 17 book signing, giving guests a closer look at his practice and his collaboration with Samsung Art TV.

▲ Arsham meets visitors during a book signing at the Samsung Art Store Lounge on June 17.

“An artist’s job is to interpret everyday life through their own lens. When viewers see that perspective, it creates a shared experience and a deeper connection,” said Arsham.

A Conversation on Discovering Your Artistic Sensibility

Samsung’s Basel story continued, moving from the fair floor to Gare du Nord for a special event, “Art Night with Samsung Art TV.” During the event, invited guests gathered for a conversation about finding art in everyday spaces and how Samsung Art TV brings curatorial instinct into the home.

▲ Daniel Arsham, Karim Crippa and Daria Greene discuss individual preference, art and Samsung Art TV during Art Night with Samsung Art TV.

The evening’s talk brought together voices from across art, curation and digital display. Moderated by content creator Daniel Fanslau, Arsham spoke alongside Karim Crippa, Director of Art Basel Paris, and Daria Greene, Head of Content and Curation for Samsung Art Store, how artistic sensibility is shaped by everyday experiences, and how art can be curated, discovered and lived with.

▲ Guests exchange thoughts on personal taste and the artworks they would choose for their own spaces.

The conversation returned to a simple idea: art can have a place in the home without losing its presence. Through Samsung Art TV and Samsung Art Store, artistic sensibility becomes something people can choose, display and return to every day.

▲ A guest poses in front of Micro RGB as it displays artwork by Athene Galiciadis from the Art Basel in Basel 2026 Collection.

Where Art Becomes Part of Home

Samsung Art Store brings more than 5,000 4K artworks from 800+ artists and 80+ partners into a single subscription service. Available across Samsung’s expanded 2026 Art TV lineup, the platform gives users access to museum and gallery works on screens designed for the home. The Art Basel in Basel 2026 Collection is available for Samsung Art TV users through Samsung Art Store.

▲ A visitor takes in the vibrant work of Raphael Hefti on display.

▲ Samsung’s Art TV lineup brought together art lovers, creators and collectors around a shared appreciation for art at home.

In Basel, where the art world gathers around what comes next, Samsung Art TV offered a firsthand look at the future of art at home. On screen, a collection can grow with personal curation, new discoveries and the rhythms of daily life.

[1] Samsung Art Store is available only on select OLED models: S95H globally and S99H in Europe.

In 2017, The Frame combined Samsung Electronics’ advanced display technology with an elegant design to fit seamlessly into living space. Resembling a picture frame, The Frame featured customizable bezels[1], the Invisible Connection, and the One Connect Box which neatly organizes all cables, giving the living room a clean, clutter-free look.

Moreover, Samsung Art Store, the art subscription service for Samsung Art TVs, brought renowned and captivating artworks into homes worldwide, continuously expanding its collection to over 5,000 pieces.

Last year, Samsung introduced The Frame Pro, featuring Wireless One Connect and a Neo QLED 4K display. This year, the premium art experience has been further elevated with the introduction of the Vision AI Companion, which offers a more personalized experience, along with various setup options. Check out the infographic below to explore The Frame’s innovative journey in bringing art into everyday life.

[1] Customizable bezels sold separately and options may vary by market.

To meet these changing expectations, Samsung Electronics introduced Vision AI Companion (VAC), an integrated AI platform designed for TVs. Exclusive to Samsung TVs, VAC delivers AI-powered services that present relevant information without disrupting viewing and seamlessly connect users to related content.

In May, Samsung updated the VAC user interface and accelerated the service’s global rollout. Previously available in 38 countries including Korea, VAC has since expanded worldwide,[1] with support extended to more TV models. The company plans to bring the service to additional products and markets, giving more users access to AI-enhanced screen experiences.

Samsung Newsroom spoke with Donghee Han of the Experience Planning Group, Visual Display (VD) Business to learn more about how VAC is shaping the future of TV viewing.

▲ Powered by Samsung’s advanced AI technology, VAC optimizes content experiences for TV viewing.

AI Designed for the TV Screen

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, consumers have naturally come to expect new AI-powered capabilities from their TVs. Yet questions remain about what role AI should play on TVs and which functions provide meaningful value.

“Building on Samsung TV’s longstanding technology leadership, we focused on making a wide range of AI features, content and apps easy to access, so users can enjoy them without navigating complex menus,” said Han. “Rather than simply showcasing technology, the goal was to bring together genuinely useful features that offer practical support while watching TV and make them available in one place.”

The starting point for VAC was the unique nature of TV as a device — one that differs from smartphones or PCs. “Because TV is designed primarily for viewing content on a large screen, AI interactions must be seamlessly connected to what is on screen without disrupting that experience,” he added.

▲ VAC helps users find answers in real time without leaving the content they are watching or turning to another device.

When watching a movie, viewers may wonder, “Where was this film shot?” or “Who directed this?” Instead of reaching for a smartphone, they can simply ask questions about what they are watching and get answers instantly. “Conversational search allows users to resolve questions in the moment and continue exploring related content,” said Han. “It’s a fast, intuitive capability that only Samsung TVs can offer and a key differentiator.”

Natural Conversations, Smarter Discovery

VAC’s greatest strength is its natural language capabilities, allowing users to find content through conversations that feel as intuitive as speaking with another person. While traditional TV voice search typically requires an exact title or predefined genre, VAC interprets both the context and intent behind a viewer’s request.

“Even without knowing the exact title, users can describe a mood, actor or plot point that comes to mind — such as ‘Find me a movie where justice is served in a satisfying way’ or ‘Find me an animated movie about K-pop stars’ — and the AI understands the context to surface the most relevant results,” Han explained. “Because entering search terms with a TV remote can be cumbersome, the ability to find something by saying what comes to mind is an innovative leap in the viewing experience.”

▲ VAC recognizes user intent through natural-language conversations and helps users discover relevant content without manually searching with a TV remote.

VAC goes beyond providing information. “Since video is at the heart of the TV experience, we designed the service so conversations don’t end with a single answer,” he said. “By presenting related videos that users can watch immediately, VAC creates a direct connection between discovery and viewing.”

Han also explained the rationale behind developing an integrated platform tailored for TV. “We believed that simply bringing existing global AI services to TV would not be enough to create a truly optimized viewing experience,” he said. “Drawing on Samsung’s extensive expertise in smart TV platforms, we built a dedicated environment where viewing, conversation, information discovery and AI-generated content come together.”

AI-Curated Updates and Content

With the latest update, VAC introduces enhanced lifestyle features. Today’s Topic, for example, uses AI to summarize top news, lifestyle updates and sports highlights — eliminating the need to search for them manually.

“Today’s Topic was inspired by a simple question — what if AI could proactively find and summarize information users might be interested in?” Han said. “Beyond providing text-based information, the feature also recommends related videos worth watching.” As a result, viewers can quickly catch up on key developments and dive deeper into subjects of interest through related content.

▲ The updated Today’s Topic feature uses AI to summarize key news, lifestyle and sports updates on screen while recommending related videos.

Samsung also introduced the zero-depth user interface, designed to minimize unnecessary navigation. By displaying topic-based conversations directly on the home screen, users can explore AI features without moving between multiple screens.

“We focused on making AI features easier to access while preserving the natural flow of TV viewing,” he added.

Responsible AI for the TV Screen

Bringing AI services to a screen as familiar and ubiquitous as the TV presented challenges beyond the technology itself. Establishing strong policies and safeguards — particularly around copyright, privacy and data use — was a top priority.

“There was no clear roadmap for applying rapidly evolving AI technologies to the TV screen,” Han recalled. “Throughout the planning and development process, we had to make decisions and define principles ourselves.”

▲ Prioritizing safety, privacy and responsible AI use was essential to ensuring that Samsung TVs could be used with confidence by millions of people worldwide.

“There was certainly pressure to introduce new features quickly in a global AI landscape where new services emerge almost daily,” he continued. “But as a platform offered to households around the world under the Samsung name, building user trust mattered more than the speed of implementation.”

To support that goal, the team worked closely with Samsung’s legal department from the earliest stages of development, conducting a thorough review to ensure that every feature met company standards and was introduced responsibly. The result reflects not only technical innovation but also a commitment to earning user trust through robust policies and protections.

The Future of TV, Powered by AI

VAC focuses not only on implementing AI technology but also on integrating it naturally into the TV experience. This philosophy underpins Samsung’s vision for the future of screens. Unlike traditional smart TV services limited to predefined features and fixed interfaces, VAC is designed to adapt alongside changing user needs and market trends.

“Samsung TVs will move beyond menu-based navigation to become platforms that understand user intent and proactively connect users to relevant content,” Han explained. “By combining AI-powered conversations with the immersive experience of a large screen, everything from information discovery to content viewing can become part of a single journey.”

▲ VAC is expanding the possibilities of TV viewing by enabling screens to converse, understand and connect users with content.

“TVs will continue to evolve toward a future where they better understand user intent and significantly broaden the viewing experience,” he continued. “Through VAC, we will keep enhancing both features and usability so more users can enjoy intuitive AI experiences on TV.”

Moving beyond screens that simply display content, Samsung TVs are becoming more intuitive companions. With VAC, Samsung is expanding the possibilities of smarter screen experiences by helping users discover information and content more naturally.

[1] Excluding Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Russia and Syria

S95H, the latest flagship OLED TV, recently earned Pantone Validated ArtfulColor certification, a designation awarded to TVs, displays, cameras and printers that reproduce color with a high degree of fidelity under controlled lighting conditions. That means stunningly precise colors when watching content and a realistic, museum-like experience when displaying art.

2026 OLED TV S95H has earned Pantone Validated ArtfulColor certification for faithful color reproduction. S95H displays The Pink Cloud by Henri Edmond Cross.

The certification is a particularly significant milestone for Samsung OLED, as S95H is engineered to deliver deep contrast, precise color expression, and an unparalleled, distraction-free viewing experience. The TV’s deeper blacks and Glare Free technology help preserve textures and tonal variation, making art feel more immersive on screen.

To learn more about what this means for the art-viewing experience, Samsung Newsroom spoke with Ed Hattenberger, OEM Senior Color Scientist, and Matt Knoll, OEM Technical Director, at X-Rite Pantone. They share how Pantone Validated ArtfulColor is evaluated, why color fidelity matters for viewing art, and how display performance can shape the way artwork is experienced at home.

Q. Could you tell us a bit about your role at Pantone and the work you do?

Hattenberger: As an OEM Senior Color Scientist at X-Rite Pantone, I’ve spent more than 15 years specializing in Pantone color development standards and in bringing real-world colors into the digital realm. I also led the innovation of various digital color products at Pantone, including the Pantone Validated program.

Knoll: I’m an OEM Technical Director for X-Rite Pantone. I have more than 20 years of experience in hardware and firmware development at X-Rite, with much of my work focused on reflective color measurement and display calibration products.

Pantone evaluates display performance under controlled lighting conditions as part of the Pantone Validated ArtfulColor process.

What Art Can Reveal About a Display

Q. What does Pantone Validated ArtfulColor evaluate and what does the validation mean for a display?

Hattenberger: Pantone Validated ArtfulColor evaluates the ability of displays to faithfully render on-screen colors to match an extensive range of physical Pantone Colors and Skin Tones under controlled lighting conditions. For displays, Pantone Validation means that a product’s color reproduction has been measured against Pantone’s reference color data and meets defined performance thresholds for color fidelity and consistency.

Knoll: Displays that earn ArtfulColor status reproduce the test colors with a high degree of visual accuracy, resulting in a close perceptual match between the on‑screen image and the physical color sample.

Pantone ArtfulColor certification tests and confirms that the display can reliably reproduce real-world Pantone colors under controlled lighting conditions, similar to actual exhibition environments.

Q. What differences can viewers actually see when viewing a Pantone Validated ArtfulColor TV versus one that is not?

Hattenberger: A Pantone Validated ArtfulColor TV delivers more precise, trustworthy visuals, especially for artwork and photography. Viewers can expect cleaner neutrals, more lifelike skin tones and color saturation that better reflect the artist’s intent. These displays also preserve shadow detail, so every brushstroke and color appear more natural and consistent.

Q. Why does color fidelity matter more when a TV is used to display art and photography?

Knoll: In creative work, color is never incidental. Color, balance and slight variation all shape how a piece is experienced. That is why color fidelity matters so much. Even slight shifts can alter the mood, depth and overall intent of the original work.

Pantone’s validation process measures how faithfully a display reproduces color under standardized viewing conditions.

The Science Behind Color Fidelity

Q. How does the ArtfulColor validation process work from start to finish?

Hattenberger: The process evaluates a display’s ability to match Pantone Colors under controlled lighting conditions. This involves measuring a set of Pantone colors and skin tones in a light booth, then assessing how faithfully the display reproduces them on screen under those same conditions.

Q. Why does controlled lighting matter when evaluating a display for art?

Knoll: Reproducing true real-world colors on screen depends on matching the light source, color sample and rendered content for the intended observer. Displays are typically measured against D65, an industry-standard white point that approximates neutral daylight, so it gives Pantone a consistent point of reference.

It also helps reduce the influence of warmer or cooler room lighting, which can change how white, contrast and color are perceived. Using controlled lighting helps ensure the display is evaluated as accurately and consistently as possible.

By comparing digital images with physical color references, Pantone helps verify faithful color reproduction across a range of hues.

Q. How does Pantone make sure the results apply to real artwork and photography, not just lab test patterns?

Hattenberger: Pantone goes beyond digital test patterns by using physical color samples that behave more like real artistic media. That helps verify whether a display can accurately reproduce gradients, subtle tonal transitions, textures and near-neutral tones across artwork and other visually complex content.

At the same time, the home viewing environment can influence how color is perceived compared with a controlled test setting. Ambient light, reflections, viewing angle and even wall colors can all affect perception, so while validation confirms the display’s underlying performance, the room still plays an important role in what people see.

How Samsung OLED S95H Helps Art Look Its Best at Home

Q. From Pantone’s perspective, what makes Samsung OLED S95H well-suited to display art with high color fidelity?

Knoll: OLED is particularly well-suited to high-fidelity art reproduction because its pixel-level luminance control delivers true blacks and very high contrast, preserving fine detail critical to art. S95H’s wide color gamut supports accurate reproduction of saturated pigments, paints and digital art colors, while stable viewing angles help color and luminance remain consistent across the screen.

S95H displays Apples and Cloth by Paul Cézanne.

Q. Samsung OLED S95H features award-winning Glare Free technology that eliminates distracting reflections. How do glare and reflections affect the way art is seen on screen?

Hattenberger: Glare and reflections can interfere with the way art is seen on screen. They lift black levels and soften contrast, which can reduce depth and color fidelity, especially in darker parts of an image. They can also introduce color casts from the surrounding environment, affecting neutrals and shifting hues.

When people view art, they expect a clear, unobstructed image. Reducing reflections helps preserve tonal accuracy and the integrity of the work.

Q. How has Pantone’s validation approach evolved alongside newer display technologies like OLED, HDR, and wide color gamut?

Knoll: Pantone’s evaluation approach has evolved with display technology itself. With OLED, that includes evaluating pixel-level luminance control, deeper contrast, wider color reproduction and consistency from bright highlights to near-black areas.

Q. When viewers see the Pantone Validated ArtfulColor mark on a Samsung TV, what does it say about the viewing experience?

Hattenberger: The ArtfulColor mark signifies that S95H has been carefully evaluated to confirm a high level of color fidelity, including consistent hue rendering, stable grayscale performance, and repeatable color behavior under controlled lighting conditions.

Ultimately, it gives viewers greater confidence that the art they see on screen is being presented faithfully to the original work.

S95H newly joins The Frame Pro and The Frame in receiving the certification, as Samsung remains the only TV brand to offer Pantone Validation ArtfulColor and continues to expand Samsung Art Store[1] across more screens. S95H features the new FloatLayer Design, with a slim metal bezel that mounts flush to the wall for a floating effect. This gallery-inspired look makes the display a striking centerpiece, particularly when displaying art. For the first time on a Samsung OLED TV[2], Samsung Art Store subscribers can access over 5,000 works by more than 800 artists, including exclusive collections from MoMA, Musée d’Orsay, Art Basel, and others.

[1] Samsung Art Store is available only on select OLED models: S95H globally and S99H in Europe.

[2] S95H and S99H only.

Samsung India is driving awareness and action around responsible e-waste disposal through employee engagement, consumer outreach and sustainability partnerships.

As electronic devices have become an integral part of everyday life, much of this electronic waste remains stored in homes or is disposed of improperly, making it an often-overlooked environmental concern.

This World Environment Day, Samsung India is encouraging consumers and employees to take action through a nationwide awareness campaign focused on responsible e-waste disposal and recycling.

As part of the initiative, Samsung has partnered with authorized recyclers to organize e-waste collection drives across its head office and branch offices in eight major cities. Employees and consumers are being encouraged to responsibly dispose of unused electronic items and contribute to a more sustainable future. Participants will also receive a plant sapling as a symbol of environmental stewardship.

What is e-waste?

E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electrical and electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, chargers, batteries, cables, and other electronic accessories that are no longer in use, broken, or have reached the end of their life.

Awareness Campaign

To further build awareness, Samsung is organizing drawing and quiz contests for employees around the theme of environmental sustainability and responsible recycling.

Samsung is also reaching consumers through a digital awareness campaign that highlights the importance of proper e-waste disposal. The campaign showcases Samsung’s Care for Clean India initiative, which offers free doorstep pickup of bulky end-of-life appliances, making responsible recycling easier and more convenient.

In addition, Samsung has partnered with sustainability advocates and digital creators to amplify awareness around e-waste management and encourage environmentally responsible practices.

This World Environment Day, Samsung India invites everyone to make the invisible visible by responsibly recycling old electronics and helping build a cleaner, greener future.

What happens to my personal data if I hand over my device?

Before handing over your device for e-waste recycling, we recommend backing up and deleting all personal data. Samsung does not access, store, or recover personal data from devices collected for recycling. Users are responsible for ensuring that all personal information is removed from their devices before disposal.

Samsung India today announced the launch of its full 2026 Vision AI TV lineup, spanning Micro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, The Frame, Mini LED and UHD TVs. With today’s launch, Samsung is expanding AI-powered features across all its models, bringing smarter picture, sound and personalised viewing experiences to more consumers in India. Samsung is the Global No. 1 TV brand for 20 consecutive years.

The expansion of Vision AI Companion (VAC) features across Samsung’s 4K-and-above TV line up, reflects  the brand’s broader strategy to make AI a central part of the TV experience. The expansion brings AI-powered viewing to more categories, screen sizes and consumer needs.

“With our 2026 lineup, Samsung is setting a new benchmark for AI TVs in India, tailored to meet the unique needs of Indian consumers. Our Vision AI TVs go beyond entertainment to deliver practical benefits in everyday life, helping users find what they want faster, enjoy content more easily, and make the most of their TV time. These TVs seamlessly integrate local content platforms, enhance multilingual support, and offer energy-efficient solutions for India’s diverse living environments,” said Viplesh Dang, Vice-President, Visual Display Business, Samsung India.

Vision AI Companion Brings Smarter, More Immersive Viewing

Vision AI Companion (VAC) brings together Samsung’s broadest range of AI service platforms, including Bixby, Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot, to make the TV experience more intelligent and personalised. Designed to work alongside users as an entertainment companion, Samsung’s Vision AI Companion helps users guide what to watch, what to eat and what to listen to, extending the role of the TV beyond viewing alone. The AI TV lineup also brings AI-enhanced entertainment features to movies, sports and gaming.

• AI Upscaling Pro uses AI to analyse and enhance low-resolution content in real time, delivering greater detail, depth and contrast, while Color Booster Pro analyses and categorises scenes to provide more vivid, lifelike colour.
• AI Soccer Mode analyses match scenes in real time to optimise picture and sound for smoother ball movement, vivid colour and more immersive stadium audio.
• AI Sound Controller Pro analyses dialogue, background music and sound effects in real time, letting users adjust elements such as commentary and crowd noise for a more immersive experience.

Micro RGB: Defining the Future of Premium Picture Quality

The debut of Micro RGB in India expands Samsung’s premium TV experience across a wider range of screen sizes, bringing highly precise colour, brightness and immersive AI-powered viewing to more consumers. Available in the R95H and R85H series in sizes from 55 to 115 inches, Micro RGB is built on Samsung’s proprietary Micro RGB Technology, which uses individually controlled red, green and blue micro LEDs to deliver highly precise light control, richer detail and more natural colour. Additionally, Glare Free technology minimises light reflection in bright environments, helping preserve a clear viewing experience across a range of lighting conditions.

Micro RGB also brings Vision AI Companion (VAC) and other AI-optimised features to Samsung’s premium large-screen category, adding more intelligent and personalised viewing experiences. Micro RGB AI Engine Pro fine-tunes colour, motion and depth, so viewers stay immersed in every scene. With Micro RGB Precision Color 100, colour expression appears fuller and more lifelike, with support for 100% colour coverage of the industry benchmark BT.2020.

Micro RGB Color Booster Pro and Micro RGB HDR Pro leverage Samsung’s AI technology to further refine picture quality by optimising colour and contrast scene by scene, helping deliver more vibrant visuals across a wide range of brightness levels.

Reinforcing Samsung’s focus on premium viewing comfort, the R95H has also received both the Safety for Eyes and Circadian Rhythm Display (CRD) certifications from Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE), a leading global testing institute based in Germany.

OLED: Expanding the Lineup for More Viewing Preferences

Samsung’s 2026 OLED TVs include the S95H, S90H and S85H, offering deep blacks, rich colour, immersive performance and refined design across a wider range of viewing preferences. Glare-Free technology, previously available only on the S95 model, now expands to both the S95H and the S90H, helping the display’s true blacks and rich colours stay clear and undisturbed, even in bright rooms.

On the flagship S95H, Samsung adds premium features designed to elevate both entertainment and art. Pantone Validated ArtfulColor helps preserve the authenticity of original artwork with faithful colour and exceptional detail, while Art Store extends Samsung’s art experiences to OLED. The model’s FloatLayer Design also gives the display a lighter, more refined presence that blends in more naturally with the home.

For gaming and sports, Samsung OLED’s Ultimate Gaming Pack helps keep fast motion crisp and responsive. It brings together Motion Xcelerator 165Hz, support for key VRR platforms such as AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, and quick-access gaming tools for smoother, more intuitive play.

For soccer fans, AI Soccer Mode Pro on S95H and S90H — and AI Soccer Mode on S85H — optimise picture and sound in real time for a more immersive match experience at home.

The Frame: Elevating the Art TV Experience

The Frame lineup is specially designed for Art lovers. Across the lineup, users can enjoy Art Mode with access to 3000+ professionally curated artworks, along with experiences personalised by Vision AI Companion (VAC). The Frame (LS03H model) combines amazing picture quality with its unique Frame design.

Key features of The Frame include

• Modern Frame Design: A piece of art, the Samsung Frame seamlessly blends style and functionality, transforming your space into a sophisticated gallery.

• QLED Picture quality: Paired with Pantone Validated ArtfulColor and Glare Free technology, it delivers rich contrast, lifelike, paper-like colour expression and clearer detail, even in bright rooms.

Neo QLED: Enhanced Picture Quality with More Connected Experiences

Samsung’s Neo QLED lineup brings together enhanced AI picture quality and more connected viewing experiences across the QN80H and QN70H.Each model delivers the brightness, contrast and smart optimisation expected from a true Neo QLED experience.

Certified by TÜV Rheinland as a Real QLED TV, Samsung Neo QLED uses a blue light backlight and a genuine quantum dot sheet to maintain a stable colour spectrum and consistent picture performance. Real QLED with 100% Color Volume helps keep colour accurate and stable, even at high brightness levels. Quantum Mini LED also enables ultra-precise light control, creating deeper contrast, clearer detail and more consistent brightness scene after scene.

Vision AI Companion (VAC) makes the viewing experience more seamless and context-aware by naturally surfacing helpful information on screen without interrupting content. Across the Neo QLED lineup, Samsung expands AI-powered picture and motion experiences, including 4K Upscaling — with gaming performance of up to 144Hz available on select models — while the NQ4 AI Processor helps optimise picture and sound for a wide range of content.

Mini LED: Optimised for AI, Made More Accessible

Samsung Mini LED brings a brighter, richer viewing experience to more viewers. More precise light control and Pure Spectrum Color give images greater depth and clarity, as well as contrast that feels more defined from scene to scene. With two distinct models M80H and M70H, Samsung makes Mini LED and AI-powered viewing available to more consumers.

• Motion Xcelerator 144Hz keeps fast-paced content smooth and clear.
• NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor powers AI-driven picture optimization.
• AI Sound Controller keeps dialogue clear and balances voices and sound effects in real time.
• Additional AI and personalisation features further expand gaming and content experiences.

Price, Offers & Availability

As a part of special launch offer for a limited time, customers who purchase select TV models will receive a complimentary soundbar worth INR 102990 and a free Music Studio worth INR 23990. Additionally, enjoy cashback up to 20% and flexible EMI options to make your purchase even more rewarding.

The 2026 lineup, will be available across Samsung retail stores, Samsung.com, and leading offline and online retail channels starting today.

Samsung’s Micro RGB range starts from INR 124990

Samsung’s OLED range starts from INR 114990

Samsung’s Frame TV range starts from INR 56990

Samsung’s Neo QLED range starts from INR 52990

Samsung’s Mini LED range starts from INR 42990

Samsung’s UHD TV range starts from INR 36990

Starting at INR 42990, Samsung Mini LED TVs cater to diverse consumer preferences with screen sizes ranging from 43-inch to 100-inch. Its MetalStream Design, inspired by aircraft aesthetics, offers a sleek, single-metal body with ultra-slim bezels for an immersive edge-to-edge viewing experience. With its combination of advanced technology, AI features and premium design, Samsung’s Mini LED TVs make next-gen entertainment accessible to all.

“Samsung has been the Global No. 1 TV Brand for 20 consecutive years.  We are taking a decisive step towards democratising premium home entertainment with our latest Mini LED TVs and this launch reflects our commitment to making advanced display technologies more accessible. By combining technology and AI, we are focused on delivering an immersive and enhanced viewing experiences. As we continue to push the boundaries of innovation, we will ensure that the benefits of next-generation technology reach more homes across the country,” said Viplesh Dang, Vice-President, Visual Display Business, Samsung India.

At the core of this launch is Samsung’s advanced Mini LED technology, which delivers superior picture quality with deeper contrast, enhanced clarity and life-like visuals. Mini LEDs are half the size of conventional LEDs, and provide precise light control, revealing finer details and realistic depth.

Pure Spectrum Color ensures pixel-level accuracy for true-to-life, ultra-wide colour reproduction, making each hue rich and precise. Advanced phosphor technology further enhances colour performance, delivering over 90% wide colour gamut for more vivid and realistic visuals. Additional enhancements such as Color Booster and Mini LED HDR further elevate contrast and colours to ensure consistently high-quality visuals across content.

For gamers and sports lovers, the Motion Xcelerator 144Hz feature guarantees smooth motion and no blur, ideal for fast-paced content. It estimates the movement between frames and uses that information to improve motion smoothness for subsequent frames.

The new range offers the most advanced Mini LED experience, combining Samsung’s picture quality and AI-powered features, including an AI Sound Controller for audio performance based on user preference. The Mini LED TVs are powered by the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor, which features a 20-neural-network architecture for real-time picture and sound optimisation. The technology enables superior upscaling, enhanced contrast control, and improved clarity across content types.

Samsung Knox Security protects sensitive data and monitors connected IoT devices, while SmartThings optimises home devices for a smarter lifestyle. One UI Tizen delivers a seamless experience with quick access to content, AI management, and seven years of OS upgrades.

Redefining home entertainment

The new Mini LED lineup comes with Samsung TV Plus, India’s leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service that provides free access to over 150+ national and international channels across 14 languages spanning news, movies, entertainment and infotainment.

Customers can enjoy up to 5% cashback and zero down-payment EMIs with flexible tenures up to 30 months. With innovative features and exclusive launch offers, Samsung’s new Mini LED TV range is set to transform living spaces into cinematic hubs.

Samsung Mini LED TVs are available across leading retail outlets and online platforms, including Flipkart and Samsung.com.

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today showcased its vision for the future of physical environments through AI-powered, connected enterprise solutions at its Business Experience Studio (BES) at Two Horizon Centre in Gurugram. Spanning retail and banking environments, Samsung’s integrated ecosystem is designed to transform customer-facing spaces into intelligent, adaptive and experience-led platforms.

As part of this vision, Samsung introduced its next-generation Spatial Signage — glasses-free 3D digital displays, marking a significant step forward in immersive engagement across high-impact commercial environments.

Immersive 3D Innovation for Next-Gen Engagement

Samsung’s Spatial Signage combines the clarity of 2D visuals with natural, lifelike depth—without the need for 3D glasses. Powered by patented 3D Plate technology, the display creates spatial depth behind the LCD panel, enabling content that appears to extend beyond the screen while retaining sharpness and visual fidelity. Spatial Signage doesn’t just display content — it surrounds the viewer with stunning depth and hyper-real visuals that feel almost alive.

The 2.15m display features 4K UHD resolution in a 9:16 format, enabling 360-degree rotating visuals for enhanced product storytelling. Backed by Samsung’s Quantum Processor, it delivers 4K upscaling, 16-bit color mapping and dynamic HDR refinement, along with an anti-glare panel for consistent clarity in high-traffic environments.

Designed for real-world deployment, the display features a slim 52mm profile and lightweight build, enabling seamless integration across retail stores, bank branches, and premium environments.

“The future of physical environments is being redefined by the convergence of immersive experiences and intelligent systems. As businesses move from static formats to dynamic, data-driven engagement, the ability to seamlessly integrate AI, content and display technologies becomes critical. At Samsung, we are building connected ecosystems that enable this shift—helping enterprises across retail and financial services create adaptive, secure and scalable experiences that respond in real time to customer needs,” said Puneet Sethi, Head, Enterprise Business, Samsung India.

AI-Powered Ecosystems Across Retail and Banking

At BES Gurugram, Samsung demonstrated how businesses can transition from static environments to connected, data-driven platforms:

• AI-Led Content Creation: AI Studio within Samsung VXT enables conversion of static images into 3D-optimised content using simple prompts, significantly reducing production time and complexity.
• Centralised Content Intelligence: VXT allows real-time, remote content management across locations—from retail stores to bank branches.
• Reinvent Retail Experience: With Samsung solutions, retailers can improve a customer’s entire shopping journey from capturing attraction to providing real-time promotion. This new technology will enhance the customer’s satisfaction bringing them back to the store for future shopping.
• Intelligent Service Environments: In banking, solutions enable queue management, real-time communication and contextual product messaging.
• Secure Workflows: Powered by Samsung Knox, it ensures enterprise-grade security and compliance.
• Galaxy multi-device experience: Galaxy multi-device experience lets you seamlessly transition from one Galaxy device to another so that you enjoy access to your content and efficiently perform everyday tasks.

From Devices to Platforms

Samsung’s showcase at BES Gurugram reflects its evolution into a platform-driven enterprise solutions partner, enabling businesses to build connected, scalable and insight-driven environments in an increasingly digital-first world.

For prices, contact Samsung BES, Gurugram: vdsolution@samsung.com