Montblanc Recognised for Support of Artistic Talent at Luxury Briefing Awards

Montblanc Recognised for Support of Artistic Talent at Luxury Briefing Awards

LONDON, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

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Montblanc has won the 'Best Support for Art and Culture' category at the 16th Luxury
Briefing Awards, which took place yesterday evening at the Corinthia Hotel in London. The
prestigious accolade, which is determined by a panel of highly-respected industry leaders
and opinion formers, recognises the work undertaken by international enterprises that
support artists and advance practice through innovative creative collaborations in the
business arena.

The engagement with the arts and artists has long been embedded in Montblanc's
corporate philosophy. This year, the organisation celebrated 10 years of their Cutting
Edge Art Collection which was founded in 2002 to promote individuals who were on the verge
of becoming well known at the time that they were commissioned. The initiative now boasts
over 160 pieces of art from designers across the globe, many of whom have received
international recognition.

Furthermore, the Montblanc Cultural Foundation has initiated and supported worldwide
projects since 1992 in the domains of contemporary arts, young theatre, and classical
music. The emphasis is on the funding of young artists, and the delivery of the Montblanc
de la Culture Arts Patronage Award to supporters of the arts across 12 countries. To
celebrate the 20th anniversary of the programme, the UK title was bestowed to HRH Prince
of Wales in acknowledgment of his long-term, outstanding support, and commitment to
contemporary arts.

Speaking after the Luxury Briefing Awards ceremony where she collected the prize,
Ingrid Roosen-Trinks, Director at the Montblanc Cultural Foundation, said: "We are
delighted to have received such a prestigious award. This achievement is a culmination of
the hard work carried out by our patrons during the last twenty years and a reflection of
Montblanc's dedication to promoting worldwide creative talent and young artists."

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Source: Montblanc

Cecile Simon - tel: + 44(0)20-7491-9900

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