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Portland Hospital

As part of the on-going refurbishment of the Hospital, Art Contact was asked to commission some strongly themed printed panels for the Audiology Department at the Portland Hospital. Due to the nature of the department a musical theme was selected.

The pictures were printed onto acrylic panels and installed using panel fixings, insuring the continuation of the theme developed through-out the rest of the hospital.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Commission themed artworks for the Audiology Department
Client – Portland Hospital
Sector – Healthcare
Location – London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Strategy
Art Selection
Commissioning
Project Management
Framing & Display
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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British Medical Association – Paget Meeting Room

Art Contact has worked with the BMA during their extensive refurbishment programme over the past decade to source, select and commission artwork as well as reviewing and refreshing their existing art collections.

On this occasion, we have commissioned a number photographic collages to depict the historic nature of the site and the history of the BMA to create contemporary artworks for this historic building emphasising their heritage.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source & select artwork for their London headquarters
Client – British Medical Association
Sector – Offices and Corporate
Location – London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Strategy
Planning
Art Selection
Procurement
Commissioning
Project Management
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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Private Client – Paris

Art Contact was invited by a long standing private client to source and select unique pieces of artwork for one of their residencies in Paris.

Through commissioning a wide range of artists and sculptors, Art Contact developed a highly bespoke, custom made art collection tailored to enhance the rooms and reflect the diverse interests and enthusiasm our client has for the patronage of contemporary artists.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and commission various artworks for apartment in Paris
Client – Private Client
Sector – Residential
Location – Paris, France
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Planning
Art Selection
Procurement
Commissioning
Project Management
Framing & Display
Art Packing
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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CID – Kensington Row

The brief from the client was to incorporate artwork which reflected the colour schemes of the spacious and light filled apartment. The collection consisted of embellished paintings and bespoke wooden frames.

Art Contact co-ordinated the delivery and installation of the artwork and have since been invited back to source and supply artwork for another apartment.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and supply artworks for apartment
Client – CID
Sector – Residential
Location – Kensington Row
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Planning
Art Selection
Procurement
Commissioning
Project Management
Framing & Display
Art Packing
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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CID – Kensington High Street Apartment

With a budget outlined, Art Contact was able to deliver a strong initial proposal which was diverse in content and presented a wide variety of options that the client was able to consider, happily in the knowledge that all were feasible and within budget.

CID Interiors made the final selection of the artwork and Art Contact project managed all stages of the acquisition, framing and installation.

The art collection consisted of an original, commissioned canvas painting, limited edition and mono-prints and photography. All artworks which required framing were framed in our in-house bespoke framing workshop, where all frames are handmade to complement the artwork.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and supply artworks for apartment
Client – CID
Sector – Residential
Location – Kensington High Street
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Planning
Art Selection
Procurement
Commissioning
Project Management
Framing & Display
Art Packing
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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Private Client – Saudi Arabia

Art Contact sourced artists to commission artwork and luxury furnishings for a contemporary, recently refurbished villa for a private client.

The commissioned artwork ranged from glass colonnade panels and ceramic wall hangings, to bespoke tables and handmade cushions.

Art Contact co-ordinated all shipment and delivery to the Middle East and provided comprehensive installation instructions upon the artwork’s arrival.

Art Contact has a very positive, long standing relationship with the client, and the artwork was warmly received.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source,select and commission works for shipment to Saudi Arabia
Client – Private Client
Sector – Residential
Location – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Art Selection
Procurement
Commissioning
Project Management
Framing & Display
Art Packing
Transportation
Installation

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‘Inosculation’ – Private Commission

The client gave Art Contact a brief for an installation based around an organic and natural form that appeared to be growing across the wall.

Following a selection process, the artist chosen fabricated a striking, yet delicately crafted concrete sculpture in red, earthy tones to compliment stone wall behind.

The artists expert manipulation of the material not only produced a hugely accomplished final installation, but also reflected the interests of the client, who works within a family construction business.

The sculpture was very well received by the client and will be enjoyed for many years to come.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and commission wall mounted sculpture for private client
Client – Private
Sector – Residential
Location – London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Art Selection
Commissioning
Project Management
Art Packing
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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Corporate Client – Relocation to Portman Square

As part of their Art Collection Management programme, Art Contact has been appointed to coordinate the move of this corporate clients existing art collection and assess the best ways to maximise the potential of the works in time for their relocation to Portman Square, with it’s panoramic view of Central London.

Art Contact provided a creative, tailored art programme for the client. This involved the cataloguing of the existing artwork for valuation and re-organisation. Art Contact also advised on the most effective ways in which to maximise the visual impact of the artworks through re-framing and careful placement across both floors.

The re-framing of the newly assembled collection took place at our in-house framing workshop, where Art Contact worked in collaboration with our client and their design team, Artillery Interiors, to integrate the artworks into the new, state-of-the-art office interior.

To celebrate the relocation, Art Contact took a brief from the client, to commission an original piece of artwork in celebration of the company growth and development.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – To review, refresh and complement the existing art collection for relocation to Portman Square
Client – Corporate Client
Sector – Corporate
Location – Portman Square, London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Planning
Art Selection
Commissioning
Project Management
Audit
Cataloguing
Valuation
Framing & Display
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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Blue Bay Asset Management

Art Contact has sourced artwork for Blue Bay Asset Management for over 10 years. Most recently commissioning new wall sculptures of sand and colour pigment for the offices on Grosvenor Street.

Blue Bay also recently engaged Art Contact to commission new works and to organize the transportation of these works for their offices in Connecticut, USA.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source & select artwork for London and other offices
Client – Blue Bay Asset Management
Sector – Offices and Corporate
Location – London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Strategy
Planning
Art Selection
Procurement
Commissioning
Project Management
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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Urbanest – King’s Cross Central

‘Unity’ by Simon Hitchens – As part of the major regeneration programme at Kings Cross Central, Urbanest Properties invited Art Contact to commission a ‘Public Art’ sculpture for the main entrance to the newly designed building by Glenn Howells architect, accommodation for students which completed September 2013.

The redevelopment of the former King’s Cross Goods Yard, now known as King’s Cross Central, owes much of its appeal to the proud industrial heritage which formed it.

Simon Hitchens was commissioned to create this graphic sculpture which visually references the heavy engineering used in the area’s industrial past. Unity’s form is suggestive of two large and redundant cogged wheels.

The granite element symbolises the robust building materials used in the old Goods Yards, where commodities were moved about by rail and cart. The more technologically challenging blue resin element hints both at the Regents Canal and the, important part it played in the transport of goods, but also the inspirational, state of the art future being built at King’s Cross Central.

The simple graphic form of the sculpture can be seen as a stylised letter X, but also articulates the unity between two separate yet co-dependant bodies: a balance of essential opposites and a celebration of progress across the generations.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and commission public art sculpture for Kings Cross Central
Client – Urbanest
Sector – Student Housing
Location – King’s Cross, London
Status – Completed