Art Handling & Display Archives

Charles Russell Speechley

Main Brief: Review existing artwork and arrange for relocation to new offices. Review existing framing, asses and restoration requirements to the artwork, consolidate artwork from both venues to be re-house on the refurbished site. Pack and move artwork, transportation and installation.

Sculpture Brief: Commission wall sculpture for the main reception required to suit the general design of the space with special attention to the available fixing points within the wall.

Art Contact was already familiar with Charles Russell Speechly’s existing art collection as we had purchased all the artwork for Speechly Bircham and following their amalgamation with Charles Russell,

Art Contact was invited to oversee and manage the relocation programme for the artwork.

In advance of the move Art Contact pre-arranged the new artwork layout for each floor onto a plan, which was presented to the client for approval. Art Contact over saw and managed the packing and labelling of the artwork, prior to moving the existing artwork to the new site. Existing artwork form Charles Russell collection, where reviewed and re-framed to complement, those from Speechly Bircham. In addition, a site specific wall sculpture by Phillip Melling was commissioned in a recess by the main reception area.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Review and relocation of art collection for London offices
Client – Charles Russell Speechley
Sector – Offices and Corporate
Location – London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Art Selection
Commissioning
Audit
Cataloguing
Sale of Artworks
Framing & Display
Art Packing
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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Association of British Insurers

Following on from our previous work on their stained glass panels, when the Association of British Insurers relocated to their new offices Art Contact was again asked to assist and to find a solution for the display of their collection of stained glass panels.

The solution that was decided upon was to lightly frame the panels and hang them together in front of a light box. The resulting display is very effective and has been extremely well received.

As well as working with the stained glass panels we were also asked to conserve and re-frame some of their extremely old documents including one of the oldest insurance policies in existence. This framing was carried out to full conservation standards and should protect these items from the London atmosphere for years to come.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Frame and Display images for London Offices
Client – Association of British Insurers
Sector – Ofices & Corporate
Location – London
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Conservation
Framing & Display
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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Portland Hospital – Shard Clinic

At the beginning of 2016 we completed another project with the HCA Group, this time at The Shard. The brief was to commission colourful artwork for their children’s clinic that incorporated iconic London architecture and scenes. Our digital artist created artwork full of vitality that were printed onto both acrylic and forex panels and were attached using brushed steel stand-off bolts.

We continue to work in locations within the HCA group with the artist who creates these unique artworks as they can be adjusted to incorporate buildings and places of relevance to each hospital whilst maintaining a continuous and aesthetically engaging narrative throughout the group which can be translated to any workplace environment.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source, select and supply artworks to the Portland Hospital clinic in the Shard
Client – HCA, Portland Hospital
Sector – Healthcare
Location – Shard, London Bridge
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Planning
Art Selection
Commissioning
Project Management
Art Handling
Transportation
Installation

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Ayala

Having worked with Ayala for some years Art Contact was asked to source and select appropriate artworks for the refurbishment of an old private residence in Ukraine.

The works were selected and shipped to Ukraine for framing and installation.

A selection of the chosen artworks are shown below.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Source & select artwork for private residence in Ukraine
Client – Ayala
Sector – Residential
Location – Ukraine
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Art Selection
Procurement
Project Management
Art Handling
Transportation
Specialist Insurance
Installation

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Open University

The Open University campus has a large collection of artworks from around the world. Art Contact has been assisting the team at the Open University to maintain, conserve and restore their collection for many years. Most recently Art Contact was appointed to conserve and re-frame where appropriate their large collection of limited edition prints and paintings.

The pictures were largely re-framed in similar moulding so that any combination of artworks could be hung together as required. When required artworks were enclosed behind acrylic covers to add additional protection to vulnerable artworks.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Object – Conservation, restoration and re-framing of existing art collection
Client – Open University
Sector – Corporate/Educational
Location – Milton Keynes
Status – Completed

SERVICES PROVIDED

Consultation
Strategy
Conservation
Restoration
Frame Restoration
Art Handling
Transportation

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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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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