PMI U.S. Names Five Artists Shaping Modern American Culture for the ZYN America250 Art Series

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The cohort spans artists working in street art, sculpture, embroidery, and photography, each reinterpreting the spirit of America's 250th anniversary through limited-edition metal ZYN cases STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) today unveiled the artist cohort for the ZYN  America250 Art Series, a cultural initiative from America's No. 1 nicotine pouch brand celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. Following a nationwide search that began this summer, five American and U.S.-based artists have been selected to reinterpret modern Americana through original work that will be adapted into limited-edition metal ZYN  cases. The artists were chosen from an initial shortlist of 20 emerging and established talents and then narrowed through a multistage process informed by curators, advisors, and cultural experts nationwide. Spanning painting, sculpture, photography, embroidery, and street art, this group represents the diversity, individuality, and spirit of reinvention at the heart of American creative expression today. Each of the selected artists brings a distinct perspective and body of work that speaks to the themes shaping American culture: Each limited-edition metal ZYN  case will feature a design from one of the artists. The cases, which contain no product and are intended as collectible accessories, will debut exclusively for ZYN Rewards members before becoming available via ecommerce and select retailers in fall 2026. "These five artists represent the breadth of creative talent shaping American culture today, from street art to studio craft to fine-art photography," said Leila Del Mar, Chief Marketing Officer for PMI U.S. "We're proud to give their work a national platform as part of our America250 initiative, and even prouder of what each of them brings to this moment in the country's story." ZYN 's America250 Art Series case designs will be unveiled on a rolling basis, alongside ongoing cultural programming, community engagement, and commemorative events as part of PMI U.S.'s America250 initiative. Additional details, including release dates for individual case designs, will be announced in the coming months. PMI U.S.: Invested in America Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Aurora, Colorado, Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com . References to "PMI" mean the Philip Morris International family of companies. "PMI U.S.," "we," "our," and "us" refer to one or more PMI U.S. businesses. ZYN  is not risk-free and contains nicotine, which is addictive. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pmi-us-names-five-artists-shaping-modern-american-culture-for-the-zyn-america250-art-series-302856337.html

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