I still remember the first flatscreen TV my parents bought in the year 2000. It was bulky. The 69-inch screen was part of a big unit, a black box that was nearly as tall as I was, with a depth of more than half a metre. It cost an astronomical sum too, more money than I was able to comprehend at that time.

Now more than 20 years later, you can buy sleek TVs with the most cutting-edge technology for a fraction of what that bulky box cost. Because over time, technology does not just become better, it also becomes more accessible.

When the concept of an art TV first emerged, it was not just a novelty, but also a truly prestige luxury. These devices were designed to remove the disruptive chaos of cords and stands from your space, allowing you to wall mount a single-cabled screen that easily transformed into one of your favourite paintings when you're not watching it. While technology is a statement in itself, the art TV allowed for a new layer of curation of your interior. Instead of centring your living room on a screen, you can spotlight some of the most important contributions to our collective culture over time.

But in the same way that my bulky 2000s-era flatscreen paved way for the sharp and sleek devices we know today, art TVs have made a similar transition. The technology has never been more impressive, the colours never bolder, the device never thinner and the prices have never been more competitive. What was once a 'maybe-one-day' aspiration is now a very real possibility for a new generation of households.

Hisense recently unveiled its UR9 RGB MiniLED TV, the brand's most immersive television to date. This is a bold new era for Hisense, putting true-to-life colour reproduction right at the forefront of its technological innovation. It has everything you expect from a state-of-the art TV: crisp surround sound, smooth motion and anti-glare tech. But it also has an immersive art mode. Unlike televisions designed specifically for the art TV category, the UR9 is positioned as a flagship entertainment screen first, while still offering an immersive art mode experience.

Hisense has curated a selection of over 1000 artworks, everything from renaissance masterpieces to modern works that are designed to transform your television into a living piece of art. This is where the distinction becomes interesting. While art TVs have traditionally prioritised design integration and the ability to disappear into a room, the UR9 approaches the concept from the opposite direction. It is a premium performance television that also happens to double as an art display. Thanks to the the UR9's advanced colour technology, some of the world's most famous works can be reproduced in true-to-life hues. Yes, you can view a Gustav Klimt from your living room, no trip to Vienna required.

To show off the true power of this device, Hisense unveiled the UR9 in an event with artist Daimon Downey who showcased his vibrant works across the screens truly putting the colour reproduction through its paces. But you don't simply have to choose from what Hisense has curated, you can upload your own images or works (just like Downey did) and have these featured or rotated on the screen. Family holiday snaps, you're daughter's latest art sketch, or mood pictures you've found on Pinterest – you can add any and all of these and watch as they appear, reproduced with lifelike vibrancy on this digital canvas.

And while the technology has evolved beyond what many of us could even consider possible, consumers today have more choice than ever before when it comes to balancing design and performance. Whether you're drawn to dedicated art TVs that prioritise aesthetics or premium entertainment screens like the UR9 that incorporate art-forward features, the gap between technology and interior design continues to narrow. What was once a niche luxury has become a far more accessible consideration for contemporary homes.