Artzine

Comité de Proyectos on Creative Freedom and Local Collaborations

Comité de Proyectos is a Mexico City-based interior design company, founded in 2014, by Andrea Flores and Lucía Soto. We ask the duo questions about their processes, upcoming plans and their upcoming 10th Anniversary in 2024.

June 27, 2023

Ivo Christow on Mixing Scenography and Interior Design

Ivo Christow is the creative force behind some of Europes most noticeable hospitality concepts as the Head of Design at Krucker & Partner.

June 20, 2023

Capella Sydney Opens in Australia!

After a seven-year restoration and renovation process, Capella Sydney is now open. Occupying an entire city block just moments from Circular Quay, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the hotel welcomes its guests to a benchmark destination of luxury accommodation, exceptional cuisine, and unrivalled cultural immersion.The Artling was appointed as the art consultant for this new establishment and worked with Capella Sydney to curate an Australian-focused art collection. Featuring a vast array of pieces ranging from ceramics, paintings, site-specific murals, textile works, photography, and more.Capella Sydney is housed within the Department of Education building, originally designed in the 1900s by NSW government architect George McRae. Forming part of the city's prestigious Sandstone Precinct, the building has been meticulously restored and reimagined by Pontiac Land.

March 14, 2023

Portrait Art 101 - A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Buy Portraiture Art

Everyone knows what a portrait is, where all you need is a face, a chosen perspective, and a painter’s eye. Every art collector should own a portrait, and The Artling’s guide will explain how to look at, choose and buy portraiture art!

January 07, 2023

Best of The Artling: 2022 Highlights

Another year has flown by and we're nearing the end of 2022! Before we move into the new year, we reflect on the year that has passed and some of our accomplishments. The world re-opened, and we were pleased to still see strong interest in supporting artists and designers from all over the world. We worked on some exciting projects this year such as public murals, office spaces and hotels, and we even presented an exhibition in Zurich. Read on to find out more!   

December 26, 2022

Benjamin El Doghaili on Creating Europe's Most Exciting Hotel Concept

Mama Shelter is probably one of the most exciting new hospitality concepts in Europe. Launched in 2008 by the Triagno family, the brand shook up the hospitality scene with their daring "urban refuge" concept. Their very first property opened in Paris's 20th district and quickly became famous for their one-of-a-kind concept which combines hospitality, cheekiness, food and good people. Since 2008 the brand has grown and is now embracing properties in three different continents, nine countries and fourteen cities with more opening in the pipeline. We sat down with Benjamin El Doghaili, the Head of Design for Mama Shelter and a creative mastermind in his own right. You are the Head of Design for Mama Shelter, a hospitality brand ​which is inspired by the idea of creating a different kind of hotel experience combining urban design, affordability and a touch of new-wave glamour. Can you tell us a little more about the Mama Shelter vision? Mama Shelter is a brand created 14 years ago by Trigano gang, Serge, the father, Benjamin and Jérémie, the two sons. The initial idea was to create something never seen before in the hospitality business. Some glamourous places in an area where there used to be no hotels, with a certain kind of social approach. The staff is careful but never stays standing by a front desk. They’re young and fancy looking. These are the people you see down the street. Design was unique due to the amount available for that, a very low one. From this difficulty, you make choices, you simplify and finally you have a kind of subtract that makes it so unique in its radicality. Everybody is welcome at Mama Shelter, youngsters, families, elders, you can be on your own or with your team! You feel this everywhere in every corner, from the restaurant to the bar, from the lobby to the rooms, everywhere. How would you say Mama Shelter distinguishes itself from other hotels? First, when you come from a big city, you don’t really think about Mama Shelter as a hotel but more as a restaurant, bar with hotel rooms. This seems accepted in our habits nowadays but imagine this thought 14 years ago. The design is very specific because it’s a complete piece of design. Everything you see is developed by me and my team so you will never see the same thing somewhere else. I insist on the fact that these are hotels made of design with some decoration and not decoration with some design. There is a guarantee to be out of the ordinary as I don’t want to follow design trends.  

December 14, 2022

Futura2000 Unveils 'Pointman - River Warrior' in Singapore and Bali!

New York City artist Futura2000, in collaboration with Potato Head, has created two sculptures titled 'Pointman - River Warrior', which were unveiled in Singapore and Bali. Created using waste collected across the island of Bali, Pointman speaks to Potato Head's ideation that sustainability can be beautiful. Initially lauded as a pioneering graffiti artist, Futura2000 is known for his ground-breaking use of abstraction in the 1980s and has always been progressive in his philosophy, methodology, and practice of art. Adjacent to his body of abstract paintings, he has developed a universe and lexicon around an otherworldly character: the Pointman. Over the years, Pointman has taken many forms across drawing, painting, and sculpture.

December 14, 2022

An Interview with Kevin Poon, the Founder of WOAW Gallery

Kevin Poon is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, fashion designer, and collector, as well as the founder of WOAW Gallery. He is the consummate networked creative figure, acting as a hub and a filter through his many entrepreneurial and artistic projects. Fuelled by Kevin's love for art and inspired by the years of building relationships and realising collaborative projects around the globe, WOAW Gallery is a dynamic, flexible, and multifaceted hub for artists, curators, galleries, and entrepreneurs. WOAW Gallery will also be opening its fourth space in Singapore on 12 January 2023, adding to its locations in Hong Kong and Beijing. Located at 4 Ang Siang Hill in the vibrant enclave of Chinatown, the launch of the new space will mark the gallery's first and only Southeast Asian outpost.  This week, The Artling had the opportunity to speak to Kevin about how he started WOAW Gallery, his collecting journey, and Hong Kong's art scene. Scroll down to find out more! 

December 12, 2022

The Artling's Return to Work 2023 Collection

We wish the holiday season could last longer than a couple of weeks, but we all need to return to work. To make the return to work exciting, here is a curated collection of artworks and design objects to spruce up your desks and walls in your offices or workspaces at home. From minimalist desk accessories to paintings and prints that add pops of colour, these pieces will surely add character to your desks and keep your creative juices flowing. Scroll down to check out our collection for your return to work in 2023!

December 12, 2022

Collecting Geometric Art - All You Need to Know

Are you familiar with geometric art? Why not make your first purchase with The Artling’s guide that will help you take that next step on your collecting journey?

December 04, 2022

New & Noteworthy Artworks for December 2022

The most wonderful time of the year is here, and with it, 10 of our new and noteworthy artworks for December 2022! The Artling has put together a curated collection of artworks that showcase the diverse ways that these talented artists express themselves and how it manifests in their vibrant abstractions, surrealist figurations, imaginative photographs, and calming colour palettes. Scroll down to check out our new and noteworthy artworks for December!  Carla Sa Fernandes

December 01, 2022

10 Designers to Look Out For in November 2022

This month, we have put together a curated selection of 10 designers to watch out for in November! These designers utilise a range of techniques to achieve their intended aesthetic. From luxurious furniture to delicate ceramics, these designers combine form and function through their innovative, hand-crafted, and inspired pieces. Scroll down to check out our new designers to watch out for in November!  Françoise Jeffrey

November 11, 2022