Lococo Fine Art Publisher was founded by Robert Lococo in 1990.  Initially imagined as a small business in the art publishing sector, the company grew into a globally recognized brand that works with dozens of established artists, master printers, and technologists, making contemporary art shareable and accessible. The Fine Art Shippers team had a chance to visit Lococo in St. Louis, MO, when collecting an art piece for one of our clients, and we were impressed by the aesthetic beauty and in-depth artistic philosophy filling this unique art space.

Origins and Evolution of Lococo Fine Art Publisher

Robert Lococo used to be an interior designer with a passion for art. As his professional aspirations were evolving, Lococo sold his interior design business in 1989 to acquire a small European art publishing business. This move laid the foundation for Lococo Fine Art Publisher, which opened in 1990.

Since its inception, Lococo has been home to publishing and promotion of contemporary fine art prints, editions, and artist catalogs. Its first publication was released in 1991, in partnership with William S. Burroughs, whose The Seven Deadly Sins project helped the publisher gain visibility in the art industry. Throughout the years in operation, Lococo has been expanding its technical capacity to deliver top-quality print editions to a growing network of its partners and clients.

Lococo Fine Art Publisher’s Mission and Philosophy

Lococo Fine Art Publisher is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, but it serves artists and art collectors nationwide. It also delivers printing and production services to international clientele, currently having over 60 international artists on its partnership list. The main philosophy of Lococo’s operations is to foster organic collaboration between an artist, a master printer, and a technologist, culminating in technically and aesthetically perfect prints. The publisher’s experts contribute to art multiplication for the sake of making art more accessible without quality compromises, thus elevating printmaking from a secondary activity to a vital element of the artist’s creative output.

This philosophy reflects Robert Lococo’s deep belief in the value of printmaking as a significant contribution to the longevity and accessibility of contemporary art. With small edition sizes, typically ranging from 20 to 100 copies of a single art project, Lococo supports the rarity and value of artwork instead of downgrading it to a household item. Lococo’s prints are currently held at many world-class art institutions, from MoMA to the Kochi Museum of Art in Japan, fostering global art visibility and cultural exchange.