Every work has a record.
HOUR1207 treats provenance as part of the artwork itself.
Collectible releases are documented through edition information, production specifications and studio authentication.
For Archive 1/1 works, only one physical edition is created. No additional physical edition will be produced. Once acquired, that physical edition is permanently closed.
Every collectible release is developed, curated and issued under the direction of HOUR1207 Studio.
Edition structure, production specifications and documentation are controlled before release.
Archive 1/1 works are created as a single physical edition.
Once collected, that edition does not return.
This distinction protects the integrity of the collector’s work and preserves the meaning of the release.
Selected collectible works are accompanied by an official HOUR1207 Certificate of Authenticity.
The certificate records the essential information connected to the work, including artwork title, edition number, print size, paper type, date of issue and artist attribution.
HOUR1207 works with original studio-created photography, design and visual compositions, licensed creative materials, and selected generative or AI-assisted processes. Where third-party materials are used, the applicable rights remain with their respective rights holders.
The studio claims intellectual property rights only where such rights are legally available under applicable law and the relevant license terms.
This approach follows the HOUR1207 Intellectual Property & Content Use policy.
ARCHIVE 1/1
One physical print issued by HOUR1207.
Once acquired, the edition is permanently closed. HOUR1207 will not produce, issue or sell another physical edition of the same artwork.
Any replacement is subject to the safeguards stated on the individual product page and replaces the original within the existing edition.
LIMITED EDITIONS
A predetermined number of physical works released within a defined edition.
Where individual numbering applies, this is stated on the product page.
Once the edition is complete, no additional works are added to that release.
STUDIO EDITIONS
Design objects and selected works created within the evolving HOUR1207 studio collection.
*The edition structure is always stated on the individual product page.
Some works existed before HOUR1207 had a name.
The archive preserves selected photographs, experiments and compositions created across earlier periods of the artist’s practice.
When an archival work enters physical production for the first time, its history remains part of the object.
Past work.
New physical presence.
Before the Hour.
HOUR1207 combines studio-led art direction, photography, digital reconstruction and generative technologies where they serve the work.
Artistic direction and responsibility for the final release remain with the individual artist or creator. For works involving generative technologies, intellectual property rights are claimed only to the extent legally recognized, as described in the HOUR1207 Intellectual Property & Content Use policy.
Composition, selection, refinement, material choice, edition structure and final release remain guided by human creative direction.
Some works begin with photography.
Some with digital construction.
Some evolve through generative development and extensive post-production.
Individual works may be created by HOUR1207 Studio or by selected artists working within the studio’s curatorial framework.
Authorship and artist attribution are stated transparently for each collectible release.
What matters is not the tool. What matters is the final presence of the work.
HOUR1207 works with studio-created photography and designs, licensed imagery and AI-generated visuals. Each approach is identified in the “Concept and Creative Process” section of the relevant product page.
What does “AI-generated” mean?
The image was generated using artificial intelligence under the studio’s direction. HOUR1207 selects the final image and prepares it for use on the product. An entirely AI-generated image is described as such.
What does “AI-generated with manual retouching” mean?
The image began with AI generation and was subsequently edited by hand. These changes may include adjustments to details, shadows, colour or composition. The description reflects the work actually carried out.
What does “licensed artwork” mean?
The source image comes from a third-party creator or collection and is used under a license permitting the relevant use. HOUR1207 selects the image and prepares its product presentation. Rights in the source artwork remain with their respective rights holders.
What does “original studio work” mean?
In our product descriptions, this identifies the studio’s own human-created photography, artwork or visual design. It is distinct from our categories for licensed imagery and AI-generated work.
Do these descriptions refer to the entire product?
These descriptions refer exclusively to the artwork, image, or visual design applied to the product, not to the physical product, its construction, or manufacturing.
HOUR1207 is an independent studio legally registered and operated in Poland.
The business operates under the registered name:
Zbigniew Kubasiak HOUR1207 Studio
HOUR1207 is founded and directed by Zbigniew Kubasiak, with the studio based in Poland and serving collectors and customers internationally.
Creative direction, product development, edition decisions and final releases are managed directly by the studio.
HOUR1207 may use digital and generative technologies as part of its creative workflow, while artistic direction, selection, refinement and final responsibility remain human-led.
Registered in Poland.
Independent by structure.
International by reach.
Questions about a work, edition or provenance?
For questions regarding collectible works, Archive 1/1 releases, limited editions, provenance or studio matters, contact HOUR1207 directly.
Collector enquiries are handled personally by the studio.
No sales pressure.
No automated consultation.
Just the information needed to make a considered decision.
HOUR1207 is designed to evolve beyond a single creative voice, with future plans to introduce a carefully curated selection of works by independent international artists under transparent licensing and clear attribution.
