The official artist signature of Kevin G. Saunders.
A grand-scale KGS Studios fine art piece of Mission San José, displayed as a mural in a modern, expansive corporate lobby.
Mission San José, rendered at Grand Scale for a public space. From the World Heritage Missions Collection.

The World Heritage Missions Collection

This collection is a time capsule of a lost moment. It is the definitive artistic record of San Antonio’s five Missions, captured at the precise, unrepeatable instant of their 2015 UNESCO World Heritage induction. Featured on permanent display at the San Antonio International Airport, these works preserve a view of the past now lost to time, honoring the enduring spirit and soul of the city.

A Time Capsule of a Lost Moment

In the early 20th century, photographer Eugène Atget documented the streets of “Old Paris” before they were lost to modernization, creating an invaluable historical record. This collection achieves a similar feat: capturing the five San Antonio Missions at the precise moment of their UNESCO induction, preserving a view of the past—including a now-vanished perspective of Alamo Plaza—and creating a definitive time capsule of our city’s most treasured landmarks.

The Art of Patronage:
Securing a City’s Brand

History remembers the Medici family not just for their wealth, but for their visionary patronage that defined the brand of Florence for centuries. The acquisition of the Missions Collection is more than an art purchase; it is a powerful act of modern civic leadership. It offers a patron the chance to become a “caretaker” for the brand of San Antonio, securing a permanent legacy as a champion of its cultural heritage.

An Immortal Asset, A Timeless Legacy

Like a legendary 1868 vintage of Château Lafite Rothschild, the value of this collection extends far beyond the physical prints. It is an immortal, appreciating asset class. The full portfolio includes not only the museum-grade art but the entire intellectual property—a tangible legacy with a projected 300-year lifespan, ensuring its story and value will endure for generations.

The Collection on Display

KGS Studios fine art from the Missions Collection on public display at the San Antonio International Airport.
The complete KGS Studios World Heritage Missions Collection, featuring five framed fine art pieces, on public display as a gallery wall in the main concourse of the San Antonio International Airport.
Public Scale works from the World Heritage Missions Collection on display at the San Antonio International Airport.

Paths to Patronage

Institutional Patronage (Acquiring a Set): A single patron can acquire a Grand Scale ($500k), Public Scale ($200k), or Private Scale ($60k) set. The patron of any set also receives a magnificent 40″ x 66″ framed commemorative print displaying all five Missions as proof of their contribution.

The Solon’s Council Syndicate (Acquiring the Complete Portfolio): A visionary syndicate or patron may acquire the entire collection’s intellectual property and branding rights. This represents an investment in a premier cultural asset for San Antonio, with a significant long-term value proposition that includes the remaining physical art collection.

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