Author Archives: The Artling Team

City Art Guide: Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s dazzling skyline at dusk hints at the city’s dynamic convergence of culture and commerce.

March 13, 2025

Curating a Masterpiece: Transforming Your Hotel with the Power of Art

Art possesses a unique capacity to create a sense of place, stirring emotions and transcending mere decoration to form a narrative that resonates with guests. In an era where travelers seek more than just a comfortable bed, an art-driven approach offers hoteliers the chance to stand apart. By carefully selecting and placing each work—be it painting, sculpture, or digital installation—your property can tell a story that lingers in the minds of visitors long after they’ve checked out.Below, you’ll find the guiding principles we’ve developed through years of experience consulting for both luxury hospitality brands and boutique standouts. Whether you’re a small, family-owned property or a global name with international reach, these insights will help you harness art’s power to enrich the guest journey.

March 10, 2025

Highlights from DESIGNART TOKYO 2024: Reframing

DESIGNART TOKYO, one of Japan’s largest design and art festivals, showcased a vibrant blend of design, art, interior design, fashion, and technology this fall. Held across multiple locations in Tokyo, a city renowned for its cultural diversity, the festival featured 117 exhibitions at 96 venues. Drawing approximately 227,000 visitors, it highlighted the dynamic intersection of creativity and innovation, cementing Tokyo's status as a global hub for artistic expression.2024 Theme: Reframing–the Beginning of a ShiftThe key visual for DESIGNART TOKYO 2024, inspired by this year’s theme “Reframing–the Beginning of a Shift,” is by the remarkable still-life photographer Masaki Ogawa, whose work appears in a variety of media and advertising.'Reframing' highlights the importance of continuous experimentation and craftsmanship, as creators strive to shape new, inspiring works that could redefine social progress and everyday experiences. This forward-thinking approach aims to open fresh perspectives, offering both joy and stimulation that enrich daily life and lead to a more fulfilling future.DESIGNART TOKYO 2024 served as a gateway to this new vision, encouraging visitors to believe in the potential of their own creativity and explore what lies beyond the 'ordinary.'

November 06, 2024

Introducing The Artling’s Design Advisor, Yoko Choy

The Artling is excited to welcome renowned design journalist and creative consultant Yoko Choy as its Design Advisor. Drawing on her extensive experience and knowledge of the design world, Choy will curate unique collectible design pieces from both established and emerging talents worldwide, enhancing The Artling’s offerings with her discerning eye for exceptional pieces.With over a decade of experience in the media realm, including a notable tenure as China Editor at Wallpaper* magazine and work as a consultant for designers and brands, Yoko Choy has established herself as a prominent contributor to the design world. Operating from both Hong Kong and Amsterdam, she bridges Eastern and Western philosophies and aesthetics, offering a perspective that resonates across diverse cultures.Her expertise, spanning across Asia and beyond, positions her as a valuable asset in the realm of spatial and experiential design. Choy’s work with institutions such as Art Basel and Beijing Design Week, alongside brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Whyte & Mackay, underscores her refined ability to identify and elevate emerging voices in design.As the founder of Cultural Associates, Choy leverages her profound knowledge, cultivated taste, and extensive network to collaborate with industry leaders, interior designers, architects, and other creative professionals. In her new advisory role with The Artling, Choy will broaden its scope in design, curating both acquisitions and commissions of unique and limited-edition pieces from established and emerging talents. With her nuanced understanding of the collectible design market, she will craft holistic solutions for the hospitality and residential sectors.Explore our Design Catalogue now or get in touch with us to discover and acquire unique collectible design pieces!

September 30, 2024

Most Famous Abstract Artworks In The Last 100 Years

Abstract art may challenge our perception of reality, but that's precisely what makes it so captivating. While its origins are often debated—some tracing it back to the dreamy brushstrokes of Joseph Mallord William Turner in the mid-19th century—it wasn't until the early 20th century that abstract art truly found its voice.Abstract art invites each viewer to interpret it in their own unique way. Its ability to spark personal interpretation is why it continues to resonate with broad audiences today.Artworks are a reflection of personal taste and identity, with the ability to add energy to a space with a vibrant abstract painting, or evoke calm with a minimalist sculpture. They not only create focal points that inspire conversation, artworks elevate interiors and transform spaces into highly personalized environments.Curating works for personalized projects requires partnering with a reliable art source like The Artling. We connect buyers to an extensive catalog of works from emerging and established artists worldwide, helping you find meaningful art that resonates with your vision.

September 27, 2024

Surrealism - Art That Captures The Imagination

The trend in interior design today emphasizes personalized, distinctive spaces that mix different styles, colors and textures to reflect individuality. There is a strong focus on creating fun and unique environments that tell a personal story. This is where Surrealists artworks offer that imaginative touch, allowing for creative expression.In 1924, the French writer and poet André Breton, published his Surrealist Manifesto defining the movement as “Psychic automatism in its pure state, by which one proposes to express…the actual functioning of thought…in the absence of any control exercised by reason, exempt from any aesthetic or moral concern.”Artworks from or inspired by this movement have a certain playfulness with dreamlike elements and whimsicality - a freedom to express without control. Incorporating surrealist art into your projects offers those perspectives into your work.

August 30, 2024

Art Central, a cornerstone event of Hong Kong Art Week, is back!

Taking place from 28 to 31 March, Art Central 2024, a project financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, will present an immersive on-site programme encompasses a specially commissioned sculptural installation by Hong Kong artist Ho Sin Tung, its popular Yi Tai Sculpture & Installation Projects sector showcasing five international artists, screenings of recent video art by artists of diverse backgrounds, an engaging talks programme in partnership with esteemed cultural organisations, educational activations for all ages and a performance art showcase including a five-day duration performance by Japanese artist Sunayama Norico.

March 21, 2024

How to Create a Designer Shelf in 10 Minutes

Here at The Artling, we understand that seeing is believing, which is why visualizing how an artwork will complement your space is crucial in making the right decision. Yet, the whole process can often be extremely cumbersome. When sourcing for shelves in projects, you will often have to source from twenty different designers just to fill the space. After that, you have to individually crop, edit and render to scale into the space, let alone ensuring all the items can fit within the budget. We know that it can all become extremely time-consuming and impractical. Now, imagine if all these tasks could be accomplished in a few simple clicks, all in one space!

March 20, 2024

A Buyer's Guide to Collecting Kinetic Art

With a fascinating, long spanning history, kinetic art is one of the many important movements the art world has witnessed. The word kinetic refers to motion and movement; kinetic art is art in any medium with a perceivable movement by the viewer. From simple sculptures to intricate installations, acquiring kinetic art is a great way to add dynamic movement to your space.

March 14, 2024

An Insider’s Look: Artyzen Singapore

The Artyzen Hotel art collection emphasises the distinct identity and character of each artwork, leading guests on a journey of curious discovery throughout the various spaces, showcasing a variety of media and infusing a colorful contemporary edge into the space.The selected artworks and objects for the collection complemented the interior design and architecture, while also reflecting aspects of Singapore's unique cultural heritage. The vision of Singapore as a tropical garden city and the Peranakan history and narrative of the site were also brought out in specific artworks and design objects.

March 13, 2024

How To Buy Your First Artwork

Congratulations on making the decision to buy your first artwork! This is undoubtedly an exciting moment, though it's natural to feel a bit overwhelmed by the vast array of options available in the art world. Navigating through numerous artworks to find one that truly resonates with you can be challenging. Various factors such as the medium, genre, and size of the artwork should all play a role in your decision-making process.Ultimately, the most important thing is to ensure that you're making the right choice for yourself, and we're here to assist you in that journey. At The Artling, we've curated these tips to help you find your perfect first artwork.

February 28, 2024

Highlights from Art Fair Philippines 2024!

With a total of 55 exhibitors spanning across five floors, Art Fair Philippines, which took place from February 15th to 18th, 2024, served as a captivating platform for the convergence of modern and contemporary art. Below, we present the standout moments and highlights from this year's exceptional fair!

February 26, 2024