About Art + Commerce Art + Commerce was founded in the early 1980s to represent preeminent image makers working in a range of creative disciplines. The agency has evolved into a global organization representing over 60 photographers, directors, stylists, hair and make-up artists, creative directors, an illustrator, a set designer and important estates and foundations. The company is engaged with the long-term aspirations and practical needs of its artists and is committed to playing a positive role in the cultural understanding of image making.