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London Digestive Clinic

Art Contact was selected to source and supply artwork for the new London Digestive Clinic in Welbeck Street. Working with the Designers a series of images were selected to complement the ’boutique’ theme of the clinic.

In keeping with the overall design the images were printed onto acrylic panels and installed with stainless steel stand-off panel fixings.

As well as the artwork Art Contact was also requested to source and supply accessories for the clinic including ceiling lamp shades, ceramics, coffee table books, clocks, magazines and vases with floral arrangements for all 5 floors. The accessories completed the boutique theme through out the clinic.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source and select artworks for London Digestive Clinic
Client – Princess Grace Hospital
Sector – Healthcare
Location – London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

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

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Regent Street Management – Venture House

Regent Street Management Direct required artwork for the reception area at Venture House that would make a strong impression to clients and staff alike. These large bold abstract paintings are visually striking without being intrusive on the space which echoes the company’s approach to their operations.

Framed in stained-black ash, this project is a prime example of how keeping framing simple creates no distractions from the artworks themselves.

This combined with the curvature of the wall and the locations of the artworks in relation to the lighting created an enticing outcome.

As we have our own in-house framing team, we are able to find tailored solutions to our clients’ framing requirements. Subsequently, we oversee projects through from conceptualisations to installation without the need to out-source meaning that we are in control of delivering outcomes that will meet, if not surpass, our clients’ expectations.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and supply artworks for Venture House.
Client – Regent Street Management Direct
Sector – Corporate
Location – Venture House, London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

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

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Regent Street Management – Hanover Street

Private Apparment Building on Hanover Street.

Regent Street Management Direct assigned Art Contact to brighten up the lobby area of their private apartment building on Hanover Street, London with chic artwork.

Due to their proximity to Vogue House, we sourced and framed a collection of classic black and white fashion photographs. To accompany this we commissioned an abstract canvas triptych that complimented the space’s elegant interiors and colour palette.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and supply artworks for new offices in Hanover Street
Client – Regents Street Management
Sector – Residential
Location – Hanover Street, London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Art Selection
Procurement
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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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

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Strategy
Planning
Community Arts
Art Selection
Commissioning
Project Management
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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''As part of our development at King's Cross student accommodation we had a section 106 commitment to install Public Art. We wanted the art to reflect the heritage of the site, our commitment to quality and stand the test of time. We also needed to ensure our partners in the project KCCLP, Argent and Camden Planning department were equally satisfied that the Public Art added to the environment. I approached Virginia at Art Contact and she immediately put me at ease with the whole process whilst keeping all interested parties engaged. I have to say I enjoyed the whole process. After visiting the site, Art Contact carried out in depth research, reviewing the site and its history, in order to establish a brief to present to selected artists. Their research ensured that the final result could be fully integrated into the site and reflect heritage. Throughout Virginia sustained constant communication ensuring that we were fully informed at all times as well as liaising between ourselves and the artist from start to finish. We are delighted with the result and would be happy to recommend Art Contact as an Art Consultant and Commissioning Agent for art commissions.''

Angus Kearin Head of Development - Urbanest

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Jones Lang La Salle

Art Contact commissioned a digital photographer on behalf of Jones Lang La Salle for the main reception of an office building in Blackfriars.

The composition and subject matter of the artwork was developed by the artist to illustrate the location of the building as a central hub in the City of London.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, supply and commission of office artwork
Client – Jones Lang La Salle
Sector – Corporate
Location – Blackfriars, London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Art Selection
Commissioning
Project Management
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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Gilead Science

Gilead Sciences is a bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need.

Art Contact was invited to work with the team to select artwork to support the corporate identity and to enhance the working environment. Over the years artworks were selected and commissioned for both the offices at Granta Park and for the European Headquarters at Stockley Park.

In the offices at Granta Park colourful artworks were selected to enhance the working environment and to support the companies ethos.

As the main office is based in America they where keen to depict views of London in their Stockley Park offices.
A series of photographs were commissioned depicting views of London. The resulting images were combined and manipulated resulting in series of photo montages which were printed in monochrome to suit the decor.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and commission artworks for offices
Client – Gilead Science
Sector – Corporate
Location – Stockley Park, London & Granta Park, Cambridge
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

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

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“Art Contact has over the last 8 years consistently provided stunning artwork for our UK offices, contributing to the overall success of our office refurbishments." “Art Contact's skills lie in exceptional project management, art selection and client communication, all of which have helped to make the whole process of choosing suitable artwork for our office space an enjoyable and inspirational experience."

Keiran Ferguson - Director, Facilities and Operations,

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Chelsea Diagnostics

The brief for this project was to bring the natural botanical world into this urban healthcare centre. To provide a holistic and therapeutic environment and to create a peaceful atmosphere for the patients.

Art Contact sourced images of flora and fauna from three established photographers to create the right blend of imigary for the space.

Digital image files were printed onto a specialist wipe clean board. This utilitarian board was appropriate within this health care environment to comply with rigorous hygiene standards.

The feed back from this project following the opening has been extremely favourable having satisfied the brief in creating an extremely peaceful environment for staff and patients alike.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and supply artworks for diagnostic centre
Client – HCA – Chelsea Diagnositic
Sector – Healthcare
Location – 280 Kings Road
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

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

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Bromley College – Tree of Knowledge

Art Contact were appointed by Bromley College for a public art commission. The sculpture, entitled ‘The Tree of Knowledge’ made out of galvanised steel stands high at 5 metres.

The writing which embellishes the sculpture was inspired by a workshop held between the artist and the students and staff of Bromley College.