Shangri-La Jing An
Shanghai, China
A Gentleman's Collection
This large-scale project began with the most unusual brief: “zero professional curatorial footprint”, or in other words, ArtLink’s footprint had to disappear entirely. The art collection had to create the illusion of a wealthy gentleman’s private art collection, conveying a personal passion for art that was handpicked and collected over a lifetime. ArtLink sourced art from fourteen countries and conducted extensive research that included frame styles from over five decades.
The selected works all reference China’s rich cultural heritage and include contemporary pieces in oil, acrylic, graphite and ink as well as photography, textile art, ceramic objects and sculptures.
"Perhaps one of the most spectacular aspects at the Jing An Shangri-Lais the inspired international art collection."
Sandra Cortner • Partner at Hirsch-Bedner Associates (HBA)
Framing a Lifetime
In order to create the illusion of an art collection collected over a lifetime, the framing proved to be an integral feature of the project. Researching the history of popular frames for the past few decades informed the manner in which we framed each work in this extensive collection.
“ArtLink installed and placed the art package, which was of extremely high value in a timely manner around the chaos of opening the hotel whilst working with the project, design and hotel teams in a seamless manner. On a personal level as an experienced opening GM, it was most appreciated to have one thing off of my mind during this time by having a trusted partner to execute without any drama and with such good natured personality.”
J. Edward Brea • General Manager of the Jing An Shangri-La
Project Details
This large-scale project began with the most unusual brief: “zero professional curatorial footprint”, or in other words, ArtLink’s footprint had to disappear entirely. The art collection had to create the illusion of a wealthy gentleman’s private art collection, conveying a personal passion for art that was handpicked and collected over a lifetime. ArtLink sourced art from fourteen countries and conducted extensive research that included frame styles from over five decades.
Project details
Client: Hirsch Bedner Associates
Works Provided: 6072
Artists: 172
Services provided
