Questions | ROOTSRUNE

What is Rootsrune?
We are the office that handles documentation for the artist Leonardo. We support his independent project! We keep detailed records of all his works, answer information requests, and intercept hate mail. We are the sole point of contact for the artist.

So, if I have a question for Leonardo, do I contact you?
If you are talking to Leonardo through other channels, you are not. Leonardo is currently only on Instagram and is not represented by anyone other than us. Please note that we sometimes receive many requests, so while we will try to respond as quickly as possible, please be patient. Leonardo does not outsource being Leonardo to anyone else. However, if you need to tell him something, we will do our best to get your message to him.

If you are thinking of writing to Leonardo to ask him to repaint your house or design your company logo, please don't. If you are thinking of writing to us because you have privileged access to a protected structure that needs "vandalism," please do.

What is a Certificate of Authenticity?
It's like an MOT for the art world. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) means you can buy, sell, or insure a work of art knowing it's genuine and there will be no problems. Rootsrune is the sole source of COAs for Leonardo. We issue them for paintings, prints, and other creative endeavors. We do not issue them for things like stickers, posters, or anything not originally conceived as an "artwork." And we certainly do not issue them for anything illegally committed; our legal department handles that.

Where can I buy new works by Leonardo?
Leonardo is not represented by any other gallery or institution. Rootsrune is the only point of sale for new works by the artist.

I want to buy a work by Leonardo; how do I know if it's real?
Before you spend your money, be careful. Some people are conscienceless and go to great lengths to sell expensive fakes with convincing, even rather tragic, stories. Rootsrune was also created for this reason! "www.rootsrune.com" is the only authentic address; any other extensions or similar addresses are SCAMS. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact us.

I am a journalist/press officer: who should I contact?
For any statements, please contact: info@rootsrune.com.

How can I tell if a Leonardo product is authentic?
Leonardo only sporadically creates products for specific projects. The result is that if something looks like a "Leonardo product," it almost certainly isn't.

So, while it's certainly amusing that some madman in some corner of the world legally changed their name to "Leonardo" to get paid, you should treat such products with skepticism.

I think I understand who Leonardo really is.
Perfect, Leonardo greatly appreciates any suggestions. Since he came into the world, he has been trying to overcome this existential crisis. Please write "REBUS" in the subject of the email.