Our artwork is sourced from Creative Commons Zero & public-domain museum collections.

Creative Commons Zero (CC0) is a public dedication tool that allows artists to relinquish copyright and related rights, effectively placing their work into the public domain. It enables others to freely use, distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even for commercial purposes, without restriction.

In simpler terms? There are hundreds of thousands of professional historical artworks available for free download right now. All of our prints were freely sourced from various Online Museum Collection Archives. Check out our collection here!

Excellent question. The image might be free, but our craft isn’t: we've spent hundreds of hours searching open-access museum archives for the highest-resolution files, scaling, cropping, and color-correcting so the final work is crisp and rich when we print it on high quality cold-press fine-art paper. 

Our frames are vintage and rescued; we restore each one by hand in our Hudson Valley Studio, ultimately pairing each frame to its perfect print for an intentional, one-of-a-kind look. 

Every piece is professionally finished—acid-free matting, new backing, secure hardware, bumpers, leveled wire—so it arrives truly ready to hang, no frame-shop errand required. You’re paying for curation, quality, and convenience (plus sustainability and uniqueness).

Definitely. We love collecting original art when we can, and you can find our latest offerings in the shop. All of our pieces are clearly marked as to whether or not it is a print or an original work.

Original art often comes at a higher price point, so stick to our framed & unframed prints if you’re budget conscious.

The deal with the frames is that I really love tinkering away in my basement workshop, and professional picture framing & restoration scratches that itch.

We source frames from thrift stores, estate sales & auctions. Each one is restored to it’s original glory-

• For wood frames, this often requires refinishing the surface, sealing the finish, cutting and/or cleaning glass glazing, gluing and v-nailing mitered corners, and installing new and secure hardwire and hanging wire.

• For chrome and other metal frames this usually includes, polishing, buffing, replacing stripped and dangerous hardware, cutting and/or cleaning glass glazing, and adding corner bracket supports.

To finish the framing process, we add new acid-free matting, backing, bumpers, and our signature logo stamp to each piece.

We process and ship all orders within 2–5 business days.

Shipping costs will be calculated at checkout, and we offer a variety of shipping options based on your location.

Once your order is shipped, you will receive a tracking number to monitor its progress.

We also offer free pickup in New City, NY 7 days a week and we offer pickup on select Saturdays at Brooklyn Flea under the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO, NY. Shoot us an email to coordinate.

At this time, we do not accept returns or exchanges. We carefully inspect each item before shipping, and we aim to provide accurate descriptions and photos of each piece. If you have any questions about an item before purchasing, please feel free to reach out to us, and we will be happy to assist you.

If your item arrives damaged or you suspect it was lost during transit, please contact us within 7 days of delivery at thefunkyaesthetic@gmail.com. We will work with you to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Please include the following information in your email:

• Your full name

• Order number

• Product name and description

• Reason for dissatisfaction

Our Commitment:

Once we receive your email, our customer service team will review your case and do our best to work with you to address any concerns or issues you may have. We may offer alternative solutions, such as store credit or exchanges, depending on the circumstances.

Communication Timeline:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days. Please allow us this time to thoroughly review your case and provide a thoughtful response.

Note:

Any products returned to us without prior communication and approval will not be accepted, and the customer will be responsible for any shipping costs associated with the return.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding our return policy. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at thefunkyaesthetic@gmail.com.

We truly appreciate your understanding and support of our small business!

Yes! Mostly when we appear at Brooklyn Flea. We do drop collections on the site as well, just on a more fluid schedule.

This small business started as a good old fashioned vintage shop. We honestly struggled with the ethical implications of the reselling business, not wanting to take from those that need or add to an ever-inflated market, and I began struggling to explain the business without turning red.

With this in mind, we pivoted. The first thing we ever sold was a framed San Antonio Poster at the Brooklyn Flea, so artwork has always been special to us. In our pivot we realized that while there is DEFINITELY a growing customer base of interesting young people starting their own art collections, original pieces are more-than-often out of reach budget-wise.

Our solution of restored frames, curated public domain fine art prints, and in-house professional finishing makes collecting art possible for all budgets. Our pieces look just as elegant on the walls of a rental apartment as they do on the walls of a gallery; they can and should share space on the wall with an original.

We all deserve a beautiful life, and professionally framed artwork elevates a mood as much as it does a space.

(Please don’t buy art at Target. You deserve better.)