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Galaxy Store Seller Portal is Samsung's platform for developers to publish and manage their applications in Galaxy Store. It provides tools for submission, distribution, analytics, and release control.

Galaxy Store is a gateway to millions of Samsung device users, and for a developer, the stakes of a release can be incredibly high: A minor bug in a major update can lead to negative reviews and churn. To mitigate this, Samsung provides the Staged Rollout feature.

A staged rollout allows developers to gradually release application updates to only a certain percentage of users. This controlled approach helps developers manage releases efficiently and observe application behavior during update deployment. Instead of distributing an update to all users at once, developers can define a rollout percentage and increase it over time.

Key Benefits

Here are the key benefits of using a staged rollout strategy:

  • Control release distribution
  • Identify issues early
  • Reduce the risk of large-scale failures
  • Monitor real-world performance

The staged rollout rate can be set from 0% to 100%, where 0% means the update is not available at all and 100% indicates a full release. Galaxy Store provides flexibility by allowing developers to manually control and adjust rollout percentages based on performance and feedback.

Staged rollouts are supported for Android applications and can be configured based on the application’s status in Seller Portal. The appStatus parameter is central to every staged rollout API call. Find out more at Status Parameters Mapping.

Managing Staged Rollouts Using the Content Publish API

While staged rollouts can be configured through the Seller Portal UI, the Content Publish API provides a powerful programmatic interface to automate your application’s lifecycle. Within this framework, the Staged Rollout API functions as a specialized suite of endpoints that allow developers to manage incremental distribution through code rather than manual intervention.

End-to-End Flow (Example)

Before jumping into the API description, it is important to understand the full workflow.

The following illustrates a typical staged rollout workflow using the Content Publish API:

Upload Binary → Create or Update Application Content → Configure Staged Rollout (Initial Rate) → Submit for Publication → Rollout Begins (Partial Distribution) → Monitor Rollout Status → Update Rollout Rate (Progressive Increase) → (Optional) Update Rollout Binary → Complete Rollout (Full Distribution)

This flow represents a common implementation pattern. Actual workflows may vary depending on your release process. For another example of a staged rollout workflow, see Staged Rollout Release.

This tutorial focuses on the four essential endpoints that form the backbone of an automated, controlled release workflow: View Staged Rollout Rate, Update Staged Rollout Rate, View Staged Rollout Binaries, and Update Staged Rollout Binary. Each of these endpoints provides the granular control necessary to ensure that your updates reach your Galaxy device users with maximum stability and minimum risk.

Prerequisites

Before making any Content Publish API calls, you must satisfy the following requirements set out in the Galaxy Store Developer API documentation:

Starting the Implementation

Before implementing the APIs, it is helpful to understand the basic structure of the code. In this example, Python is used for API implementation.

The basic code structure is as follows:

Dependency Library → Headers → Application Information → Payload → API Endpoint → CRUD Operation.

Dependency Library

To use Python script for HTTP requests, import the requests library. At this point, also import the json library to see the response in the JSON format.

# Importing the requests library
import requests
# Importing the json library
import json

Headers

To call any Content Publish API, an access token and service account ID must be sent with the headers for user authorization.

Headers parameters are:

Attribute

Type

Description

Authorization

string

Bearer <your-access-token>

service-account-id

header

Your service account ID

Now, set the required values for these headers using Python:

# Access token and headers
accessToken = "<your-access-token>"
Authorization = "Bearer " + accessToken
SERVICE_ACCOUNT_ID = "<your-service-account-id>"

# Header to be sent to the API
headers = {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': Authorization,
    'service-account-id': SERVICE_ACCOUNT_ID 
}

Since the dependency libraries and headers are common across all requests, you have to define them first to implement the Content Publish API.

Implementing the “View Staged Rollout Rate” Endpoint

This endpoint retrieves the current default rollout rate as well as any country-specific rollout rates for the given application.

Application Information

It is essential to provide the following details for the View Staged Rollout Rate operation:

# Content ID and app status
contentId= '<Content ID of your app>'
appStatus= 'REGISTRATION'

Here, contentId is the unique identifier of your application in Seller Portal. In the appStatus parameter, you can use either REGISTRATION or SALE. REGISTRATION is for the version under registration/update, and SALE is for the currently live version.

These parameters are required to accurately specify the application for which the staged rollout information is being requested.

API Endpoint

Use the following API to consume the application staged rollout rates.

# Defining the API endpoint (GET request)
api_url=f"https://devapi.samsungapps.com/seller/v2/content/stagedRolloutRate?contentId={contentId}&appStatus={appStatus}"

GET Operation

Finally, send an HTTP GET request to the Galaxy Store Server with the api_url and headers parameters.

This is a read-only operation to inspect the state of a rollout.

try:
    response = requests.get(api_url, headers=headers)
    print("Status Code:", response.status_code)
    data_shows = response.json()
    print("Parsed JSON:", json.dumps(data_shows, indent=4))

except Exception as e:
    print("Error:", str(e))

Response on Success

After processing the request, if all the provided information is correct, then the operation returns the success response in the JSON format:

Status Code: 200
Parsed JSON: {
    "resultCode": "0000",
    "resultMessage": "Ok",
    "data": {
        "rolloutRate": 40,
        "countries": [
            {
                "countryCode": " AUT ",
                "rolloutRate": 30
            },
            {
                "countryCode": "BEL",
                "rolloutRate": 45
            }]
       }
}

The rolloutRate object at the top level is the global default rate. The countries object contains possible country-specific rates that override the default. In this example, the application is being rolled out to 40% of users globally, to 30% in Austria, and to 45% of users in Belgium.

Implementing the “Update Staged Rollout Rate” Endpoint

Updating a staged rollout in Seller Portal refers to modifying the current rollout rate to expand application availability to a larger percentage of users. The updated rollout rate must be higher than the previously set value and is applied progressively during the distribution process.

The following figure shows the UI from Seller Portal. You can change most of the settings shown using the Update Staged Rollout API.


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Figure 1: Update Staged Rollout Rate user interface


On this screen, if you enable the Staged Rollout Settings option, the rollout settings portion is enabled and you can set the rollout rate. Otherwise, the option to do so remains unavailable.

The Content Publish API allows you to manage distribution either globally or with regional precision.

Default Rollout Rate: This is the primary percentage applied to all supported countries. If no specific country data is provided, every market receives the update at this baseline rate.

Country-Specific Rollout Rate: This allows you to override the default rollout rate for individual markets. You can set a different rollout rate for each country.

In Figure 1, from the Seller Portal UI, you can see that the default rollout rate is 40%, the Austrian rate is 30%, and the Belgian rate is 45%. Here, the 40% default rate is applicable for all other countries except Austria and Belgium. During the release, Austria and Belgium will follow their customized rollout rate.

To modify the rollout rate for a specific country, your request has to contain either new or updated rates for any existing countries you have already defined (in the given example, Austria and Belgium) before you can add new ones. Otherwise, the request returns an error response. If you want to change the default rate only, then you can omit the countries object from the code.

API Endpoint

Define the API endpoint for updating the default or country specific staged rollout rate.

# Defining the API endpoint (PUT request)
api_url="https://devapi.samsungapps.com/seller/v2/content/stagedRolloutRate"

Payload

The payload defines the new rollout configuration to update the existing rollout settings. Here, when the appStatus is SALE or you are updating a previously deployed app, the new rolloutRate must be greater than the previously set default rollout rate. You cannot decrease a rollout rate once set for a live app. Plan your incremental ramp-up carefully before you start.

The payload contains the JSON data which are required for updating an application’s rollout rates.

#  Payload (ENABLE rollout)
payload = {
"contentId": " <Content ID of your app>",
"function": "ENABLE_ROLLOUT",
"appStatus": "REGISTRATION",
"rolloutRate": 50,
"countries": [
            {
                "countryCode": "AUT",
                "rolloutRate": 30
            },
            {
                "countryCode": "BEL",
                "rolloutRate": 55
            }]
       }
}

In this example, the code changes the default rollout rate from 40% to 50% and the country-specific rollout rate for Belgium from 45% to 55%.

You can set the function value as either “ENABLE_ROLLOUT” or “DISABLE_ROLLOUT” to enable or disable the staged rollout settings. If you disable the setting, you cannot change the value.

For this call to be successful, the appStatus field must be set. Setting it with the value “REGISTRATION” during an update indicates that the application content is being modified and prepared for submission.

PUT Operation

Send an HTTP PUT request for updating the staged rollout rate.

try:
    response = requests.put(api_url, headers=headers, json=payload)
    print("Status Code:", response.status_code)
    data_shows = response.json()
    print("Parsed JSON:", json.dumps(data_shows, indent=4))

except Exception as e:
    print("Error:", str(e))

Response on Success

A successful request returns the response “Ok”.

Status Code: 200
Parsed JSON: {
    "resultCode": "0000",
    "resultMessage": "Ok",
    "data": {}
}

After a successful response, Seller Portal UI looks like this:


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Figure 2: Seller Portal UI after updating the staged rollout rate


Implementing the “View Staged Rollout Binaries” Endpoint

Before modifying which binaries participate in a staged rollout, you need to know the current state of the binary. This GET endpoint returns the list of binaries associated with a staged rollout for a given application, giving you the binarySeq values you need to take further action.

Application Information

To get application information, you only need the content ID and application status values.

# Content ID and parameters
contentId = '<Content ID of your app>'
appStatus= 'REGISTRATION'

Here, appStatus can be set as either “REGISTRATION” or “SALE”, depending on which version you want to inspect.

API Endpoint

Define the api_url value, including the content ID and application status values, to get the staged rollout binaries.

# Defining the API endpoint  (GET request)
api_url=f"https://devapi.samsungapps.com/seller/v2/content/stagedRolloutBinary?contentId={Content_ID}&appStatus={appStatus}"

GET Operation

Send an HTTP GET request to the Galaxy Store Server with the api_url and headers values.

try:
    response = requests.get(api_url, headers=headers)
    print("Status Code:", response.status_code)
    data_shows = response.json()
    print("Parsed JSON:", json.dumps(data_shows, indent=4))

except Exception as e:
    print("Error:", str(e))

Response on Success

This is the success response, after completing the above operation.

Status Code: 200
Parsed JSON: {
    "resultCode": "0000",
    "resultMessage": "Ok",
    "data": {
        "binaries": [
            {
                "seq": 3,
                "versionCode": "7",
                "versionName": "1.1",
                "fileName": "App_20260202102640596.apk",
                "fileSize": "93.49",
                "rolloutStatus": "ENABLED",
                "appStatus": "REGISTRATION"
            }
        ]
    }
}

The response returns an array of binary objects, each containing the binarySeq identifier, version information, and whether the binary is currently included in the staged rollout. Keep a note of the binarySeq values, as you need them when calling the “Update the Staged Rollout Binary” endpoint.

Implementing the “Update the Staged Rollout Binary” Endpoint

This endpoint programmatically modifies the specific binary files associated with an active staged rollout, allowing developers to manage which version is being distributed. Using the API, the rollout status is set to either “ENABLED” or “DISABLED”, which refers to the “ADD” or “REMOVE” functions used to manage specific files within a release.

ENABLED (ADD): This function attaches a specific binary sequence to your staged rollout, making it active for the designated percentage of users.
DISABLED (REMOVE): This function disables a staged rollout immediately and makes that build available to all users globally.

API Endpoint

Define the API endpoint for changing the rollout status.

# Defining the API endpoint  (PUT request)
api_url= "https://devapi.samsungapps.com/seller/v2/content/stagedRolloutBinary"

Payload

To change a specific application’s rollout binary, send its content ID, function value (“ADD” or “REMOVE”) and the binary sequence value inside a JSON payload.

#  Payload (ADD or REMOVE binary to staged rollout)
payload = {
    "contentId": "<Content Id of your app>",
    "function": "REMOVE",   # or ADD
    "binarySeq": "3"
}

This code removes the specific binary from the list. You can check this modification from the Seller Portal UI.


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Figure 3: Disabled staged rollout binary in the Seller Portal UI

PUT Operation

Send an HTTP PUT request to update the staged rollout binaries to the Galaxy Store Server.

try:
    response = requests.put(api_url, headers=headers, json=payload)
    print("Status Code:", response.status_code)
    data_shows = response.json()
    print("Parsed JSON:", json.dumps(data_shows, indent=4))

except Exception as e:
    print("Error:", str(e))

Response on Success

After a successful change of the rollout status from “ENABLE” to “DISABLE”, or vice versa, the operation returns a resultMessage with the value “Ok”.

Status Code: 200
Parsed JSON: {
    "resultCode": "0000",
    "resultMessage": "Ok",
    "data": {}
}

Response on Error

See the Failure response codes for a list of possible response codes when a request fails.

Key Cautions and Limitations

Samsung's official documentation makes several important constraints explicit that every seller needs to keep in mind:

  • The staged rollout rate cannot decrease for live applications. Once you set a rollout rate for a SALE version, the only valid options are increasing the rate or disabling the rollout entirely.
  • In an application, only one staged rollout can be active at a time. You must disable an existing rollout before enabling a new one. Concurrent rollouts on the same content ID are not supported.
  • The rules for binary contentStatus are very strict. The “Update the Staged Rollout Binary” endpoint only works when the application has a status of “REGISTERING”, “UPDATING”, “RE_REGISTERING”, or “READY_FOR_SALE”. The “FOR_SALE" status is not supported for this operation.
  • The “DISABLE_ROLLOUT” action is irreversible in terms of exposure. Disabling a staged rollout immediately makes the current build available to all users globally. You cannot "re-stage" that release.
  • Application review is still required. A staged rollout is only a distribution control mechanism and does not bypass the standard Samsung Galaxy Store review process. Applications must pass review before any users receive the update.
  • Manual publication adds an extra step. If publicationType is set to “manual", even after passing review, you must call POST /seller/contentStatusUpdate with contentStatus: "FOR_SALE" to release the pending application.
  • New application registration is not supported through the API. The Galaxy Store Developer API only manages applications that have already been registered in Seller Portal. First-time application submissions must begin in the Seller Portal web interface.
  • The HTTPS protocol is mandatory for all API calls. HTTP requests are rejected.

Conclusion

The Galaxy Store Developer API enables developers to manage application releases programmatically through staged rollouts. By integrating these APIs into your development workflow, you can improve release reliability, reduce manual effort, and enhance the overall user experience. Staged rollout management is essential for modern application delivery, empowering teams to scale effectively through automated and controlled release processes.

If you have any questions about or need help with the information in this article, you can reach out to us on the Samsung Developers Forum or contact us through Developer Support.

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      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.
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    • By Samsung Newsroom
      Samsung Electronics, global display leader and provider of the Official Art TV of Art Basel, today announced the launch of the Art Basel in Basel (ABB) 2026 Collection, a curated digital exhibition available exclusively on Samsung Art Store. The collection brings together 24 works by Swiss and Switzerland-based artists from eight renowned galleries exhibiting at Art Basel in Basel 2026, held from June 18-21 in Switzerland.
      “Basel has a distinct place in the art world, and this collection reflects the creative range that makes the fair so meaningful,” said Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through our longstanding partnership with Art Basel, we are helping customers turn their screens into a personal space for discovering, displaying and living with art.”
      Reflecting the range of artistic voices across the Swiss art scene, the ABB 2026 Collection will be available on Samsung Art Store starting today. The digital collection is a continuation of Samsung and Art Basel’s global partnership and brings select works from Art Basel fairs to Samsung Art TV users around the world.

      A Closer Look at the ABB 2026 Collection
      The ABB 2026 Collection offers a regional view of Art Basel in Basel through established names and rising talent from eight galleries. Participating galleries include Mai 36, von Bartha, Skopia and Blue Velvet from Switzerland, along with Fanta MLN, Hoffmann Donahue, Lars Friedrich, Sans titre and Felix Gaudlitz.
      At its core, the collection highlights three Swiss-born artists spanning multiple generations of contemporary practice:
      Thomas Huber’s “16.7.2024” reflects his distinctive approach to painting, where image and text converge to explore picture space as both a visual and philosophical construction.
      Tobias Kaspar’s “The Japan Collection” examines systems of value, taste and desire through a multidisciplinary practice that bridges art and fashion.
      Athene Galiciadis’s “Stillleben (Reflection on longings and belongings)” presents a richly layered visual language, combining geometric and organic forms with references to craft, design, science and spirituality.
      “Basel is a city where art is experienced with great depth and attention, and I am pleased that this spirit is reflected in the Samsung Art Store’s ABB 2026 Collection,” said Maike Cruse, Director of Art Basel in Basel. “Together with Samsung, we highlight artists based in Switzerland. The collection reflects the richness, diversity and vitality of the region while reinforcing our commitment to connecting regional scenes with a global audience.”

      Bringing Samsung Art Store to Life at Art Basel
      At this year’s Art Basel in Basel, visitors can experience Samsung Art Store through an immersive installation that shows how art can move beyond the gallery and into everyday spaces. The experience will feature a gallery-style Art Wall composed of displays from Samsung’s 2026 Art TV lineup, including Micro RGB, OLED, The Frame Pro and The Frame. The Art Wall will showcase selected works based on attendees’ visual preferences and offer a preview of the ABB 2026 Collection, highlighting how Samsung display technology can make art feel more personal in the home.
      Samsung’s Art Basel exhibit will also feature a collaboration with visual artist Daniel Arsham, Samsung’s new Art TV ambassador. Designed for The Frame Pro, Arsham’s custom bezel turns the TV frame into a sculptural surface, with a three-dimensional pattern inspired by topographical mapping data. It is paired with on-screen artwork inspired by erosion patterns and crystalline forms, extending the work into the surrounding space and reflecting Arsham’s exploration of time, material and everyday objects.

      Samsung Art Store: Curated Art for Everyday Spaces
      Samsung Art Store brings together more than 5,000 artworks in 4K from over 800 artists and more than 80 partners in a single subscription service. Available across Samsung’s expanded 2026 Art TV lineup, including The Frame, The Frame Pro, Micro RGB, Neo QLED and OLED,1 the platform gives users access to museum and gallery pieces through screens designed to fit naturally into any interior.
      As the global TV market leader for 20 consecutive years,2 Samsung continues to advance display technology that presents art with clarity, color accuracy and detail. Through Samsung Art Store, users can explore a wide range of artworks, including the ABB 2026 Collection, and bring curated pieces into everyday spaces.
      For more information, visit www.samsung.com.
      About Art Basel
      Founded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world’s premier art shows for modern and contemporary art, sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, Paris and Qatar. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is reflected in its participating galleries, artworks presented, and the content of parallel programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition. Art Basel’s engagement has expanded through new digital platforms including Zero 10 and the Art Basel App, and initiatives such as the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report and Survey of Global Collecting, Art Basel Awards and Art Basel Shop. For further information, please visit artbasel.com.
      S95H and S99H only. ︎ Omdia, Feb. 2025. ︎ View the full article
    • By Samsung Newsroom
      Samsung Electronics today announced a new collaboration with MUNCH to add iconic artworks by Edvard Munch to Samsung Art Store. The digital collection makes 37 masterpieces such as “The Scream,” “The Dance of Life” and “Melancholy” — as well as several rare works from the museum’s collection — available to millions of users around the world.
      “Samsung creates products that inspire people and help them express themselves through design and culture,” said Tommy Nilsson, TV & Audio Director at Samsung Nordics. “With Samsung Art Store, we make world-class art available to millions of people and through this collaboration with MUNCH, we are bringing an important part of European artistic heritage into people’s homes.”

      Samsung Art Store Opens Up MUNCH Archives
      Alongside Munch’s iconic masterpieces, the collection offers a more intimate view of Edvard Munch’s artistry with rarely seen works such as “Garden with Trees” and “Two People at Table.” These works are part of a collection of treasures preserved in the museum’s archives, many of which must be kept in carefully controlled environments to protect them from further deterioration. Their condition makes them too vulnerable for public display, even at the museum in Oslo.
      “This collaboration is an exciting opportunity to share Edvard Munch’s art with audiences beyond the museum’s walls in Oslo,” said Tone Hansen, Director of MUNCH. “Through Samsung’s global reach and Art TV technology, we can make Munch’s work more accessible to people around the world and we are incredibly honored to collaborate with Samsung on this meaningful initiative.”
      The collection will be exclusively available on Samsung’s Art TV lineup through Samsung Art Store, providing users with a close look at Munch’s private world by allowing them to explore and display the artist’s hidden gems at home.

      Where Technology Meets Fine Art
      Samsung is redefining the role of the TV in the home by merging premium display technology with elegant designs that blend naturally with any interior. As Samsung Art Store expands across the Art TV lineup, which includes The Frame, OLED, Neo QLED and Micro RGB,1 the company is connecting everyday interiors with curated artwork from leading museums, galleries and artists.
      Through Samsung Art Store, users can access more than 5,000 artworks from renowned artists and institutions, now including works from MUNCH. Each piece is faithfully reproduced in high quality, allowing people around the world to enjoy art as part of everyday life. Current owners of compatible Samsung TVs in Europe who are new to Samsung Art Store can enjoy a complimentary 90-day subscription trial, providing immediate access to the complete Munch collection and the broader Samsung Art Store catalog.2
      The artworks selected from MUNCH will be available worldwide on Samsung Art Store starting June 1, 2026.
      About MUNCH
      MUNCH is home to the world’s largest collection of works by Edvard Munch, including iconic masterpieces such as “The Scream,” “The Sun,” “Vampire,” and “The Girls on the Bridge.” The museum preserves and promotes the legacy of one of the world’s most influential artists, creating powerful art experiences that touch millions of people globally every year.

      Located in Oslo’s vibrant Bjørvika district, the 13-story museum hosts exhibitions, concerts, performances, talks and activities for all ages – making MUNCH a living cultural center that connects past, present and future. Through both physical and digital platforms, MUNCH reaches a broad and diverse audience – with the promise that no one leaves MUNCH untouched.

      About Edvard Munch
      Edvard Munch (1863–1944) was one of the most significant artists of Modernism. His relentless experimentation across painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, photography and film has given him a unique place in both Norwegian and international art history.

      Compatible models may vary by year and region. Compatible 2025 models include Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, The Frame, The Frame Pro, Q8F, Q7F and The Movingstyle. Compatible 2026 models include Micro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, Mini LED, The Frame and The Frame Pro. Availability of Samsung Art Store may vary by model, market and subscription status. ︎ The 90-day free subscription trial may vary by country and availability. For more information, please refer to the applicable terms and conditions. ︎ View the full article
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    • By Samsung Newsroom
      Samsung Electronics today announced a new global collaboration between Samsung Art Store and Moomins, introducing an exclusive digital art collection featuring the iconic and beloved Moomin characters created by Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson.
      Available on Samsung Art Store, the collection features a curated selection of 60 artworks designed to bring the wonderful world of the Moomins and Moominvalley into millions of homes across the globe via Samsung Art TVs.
      Known for their distinctive and enduring charm, the Moomins have remained a beloved global sensation for generations, with a legacy spanning publishing, animation and design. Through this partnership, Samsung Art Store continues to expand its offering of globally recognized content, giving users new ways to personalize their spaces through art and fan-favorite characters.
      ▲ “Hattifatteners” (from “Finn Family Moomintroll” (1948)), by Tove Jansson on The Frame Pro As more people look to make their homes feel more personal and expressive, Samsung Art Store is introducing collections that resonate — and the Moomins are a prime example. With this addition, users can now bring one of the world’s most loved fictional universes into their homes.
      “The world of the Moomins has always reminded people of the importance of optimism, togetherness and finding beauty in everyday moments,” said Heeyeong Ahn, Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through Samsung Art Store, we’re excited to bring that feeling into the home through a collection that is as immersive as it is inspiring.”
      ▲ “Garden Party” (from “The Dangerous Journey” (1977)) by Tove Jansson The collection features a curated selection of original Moomin artwork spanning decades of storytelling and illustration. From Tove Jansson’s iconic black and white illustrations from the original novels in the 1940s to watercolor artwork from beloved picture books and cover illustrations, the collection celebrates the rich artistic legacy of the Moomins across generations. The collection also includes more recent interpretations of the Moomin world, serving to bring classic and contemporary works together in one experience.
      ▲ “The Floating Theatre” (from “Moominsummer Madness” (1982)) by Tove Jansson on The Frame “At the heart of the Moomin stories is a sense of kindness, curiosity and emotional honesty that has resonated across generations around the world. In a fast-paced, hyper-optimised world, Moomin offers an alternative way of living for people hungry for meaning,” said James Zambra, Creative Director at Moomin Characters Oy Ltd. “Tove Jansson developed a fascinating visual language of considerable sophistication. We’re excited to partner with Samsung Art Store to introduce this enchanting world of the Moomins in a format that feels contemporary and naturally part of the home.”
      Samsung Art TVs — including OLEDs1 now supported starting in 2026 — sit at the center of the experience, seamlessly displaying artwork in the modern home. Samsung Art Store’s growing collection spans genres and eras, redefining how art is discovered and experienced.

      Availability
      The Moomins collection will be available globally on Samsung Art Store from May 18.
      About Moomin
      The Moomins first appeared in print in 1945 and went on to star in a series of books and comics, enthralling millions of readers all over the world. The stories about the adventurous and witty Moomins stem from the singular imagination of Tove Jansson (1914-2001), a Finnish-Swedish artist who created not only captivating tales but also a remarkable visual legacy. Her works span a vast spectrum of creativity, from intricate watercolour paintings to charming comic strips and illustrations. The Moomin stories, while accessible to all ages, delve into profound themes such as courage, our relationship with nature and the enduring power of friendship. The books have been translated into more than 60 languages. The Moomins have inspired stage adaptations, TV series, films, games, music, exhibitions and theme parks — and continue to take new forms.

      Find out more about Tove Jansson and the Moomins here: 
      www.moomin.com
      www.tovejansson.com
      Samsung Art Store is available only on select OLED models: S95H globally and S99H in Europe. ︎ View the full article





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