AngloGold Ashanti

Art Curation by Art Contact

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) was introduced to Art Contact through the design and build company We Are Two, following the completion of their Category B refurbishment programme. The client sought to enhance their new workspace with a curated art collection that would provide the finishing touch — artworks that reflect both the company’s heritage and its global presence.

As a South African mining company headquartered in Johannesburg, with sites worldwide — including a new base in London and a gold mine in Colorado — the project called for a visual narrative that connected these locations while celebrating the company’s history and identity.

We began by reviewing AGA’s archival photography collection, selecting a number of historic and contemporary images to transform into digital artworks. These were enhanced and reimagined into abstract compositions for the staff areas, offering a modern interpretation of the company’s story and legacy.

For the main boardroom, we commissioned artist Eason, known for his striking use of gold leaf. Two works from his Mappa Mundi series — depicting Johannesburg and London — were selected to represent AGA’s geographical and cultural connections. To complete the trio, a new piece was commissioned: Contour of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, produced on di-bond with gold leaf and framed in UV-reflective glass.

The resulting collection brings together heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation — a celebration of AngloGold Ashanti’s global footprint and enduring relationship with gold, presented through a refined and contemporary visual language.