At SOA Arts, it’s our job to stay at the bleeding edge of hotel interior design and everything art-related. Over the years, we’ve come to know that well-sourced art can make or break a hotel’s atmosphere, reputation, and revenue.

If you run a hotel and are looking for inspiration, this post might just be for you.

This page is written as a celebration of contemporary art and its power to transform interiors. We’ll be exploring some of the most beautiful hotels in the world and the art collections they jealously guard.

For those lucky enough to have the money for a night’s stay at one of these locations, they’re well worth a visit.

ART AT THE GEORGE HOTEL

Screenshot via https://www.thegeorge.com/about/art-collection

Curator Stephen Gleeson has been working on this spectacular collection since the 1990s, and his dedication really shows. It successfully captures the distinctive flair of the hotel and is breathtaking to behold if you’re in New Zealand and can visit.

The vast majority of the collection is contemporary, from New Zealand, and undeniably innovative. It goes beyond improving the overall hotel interior design. It makes the George a destination, not just a place to stay the night.

For the curious, full-art tours can be arranged at the hotel for $50 per person.

ART AT THE CONRAD INDIANAPOLIS HOTEL

Screenshot via https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/indcici-conrad-indianapolis/

Part hotel part art gallery, the Conrad will stay in the minds of its guests many months after they leave. The interior design of hotel lobby spaces, bedrooms, and corridors are all exquisite. What’s more, the hotel boasts a collection of art that’s full of uniquely curated selections known as the Collection Suites.

Each suite is inspired by the “Pop, Modern, Surrealist and Contemporary” art movements and are well worth a visit if you’re in the area. Pieces from movement-defining artists such as Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, and William John Kennedy are all ready and waiting. Even dedicated art galleries in the area struggle to compete with the Conrad!

ART AT THE CONRAD CENTENNIAL SINGAPORE HOTEL

Images via https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sincici-conrad-centennial-singapore/gallery/

The second ‘Conrad’ hotel on this list has more than 3,400 pieces to explore throughout the entire building. Glance at a surface in this hotel, and you’ll probably see something beautiful hanging there.

The hotel interior design employed here has an overarching east-Asian theme with elegance and sophistication dripping from every square inch. If you’re planning a trip to Singapore, this art hotel is unlikely to disappoint.

ART AT THE SILO HOTEL

Screenshot via https://www.theroyalportfolio.com/the-silo/experiences/at/art-at-the-silo-hotel/

The Silo won the best city hotel in Africa award for 2020, and for a good reason. Everything about this building is truly breathtaking. The architecture, interior design, and contemporary art all sing together in a triumph that is much greater than the sum of its parts.

It’s a fantastic example of how suitable artwork can transform the interior of a building into something magical.

The establishment is just above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art, which houses the continent’s largest collection of groundbreaking African art. For those looking for luxury, intrigue, and ultimate comfort, the Silo complex will be simply perfect.

 
ART AT THE FIFE ARMS HOTEL

Screenshot via https://thefifearms.com/about-the-hotel/highlights-from-the-fife-arms-collection/

Located in Scotland, UK, the Fife Arms is a whiskey lover’s dream. The hotel offers regular whiskey tastings near the iconic Scottish countryside. While enjoying the local tipples, visitors can marvel at the establishment’s sizeable collection of beautiful artworks.

Screenshot via https://thefifearms.com/about-the-hotel/highlights-from-the-fife-arms-collection/

The pieces range from the 19th century through to the present day. They’re spread throughout the hotel and are a central part of its experience. Expect modern art, Victorian pieces, and much more. There’s even a rare Picasso painting from 1953!

If you’re a fan of cozy, eclectic interior design, the Fife Arms is right up your street.

SOA Arts – Your Source for Everything Art-Related

SOA Arts is a premium art factory located in Shenzhen, China. We’ve been supplying businesses around the world with specially curated, commissioned, and produced art for over a decade now.

It’s our job to understand exactly what an interior needs to look its best. We offer a range of services and cover a broad spectrum of art types and genres. Unsure where to start? Looking for something specific? Get in touch today and we’ll be happy to help!

For all your art and design needs, think SOA Arts.

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Aromatherapy Packaging Design

with Abstract Motifs and Full of Advanced Sense

An aromatherapy perfume brand from Turkey, KOLONYA, is a traditional brand in Turkey, including cologne. In Turkey, people spray KOLONYA cologne on their hands before meals in hospitals, hotels, and friends' parties to show cleanliness.

This brand of aromatherapy is made of natural raw materials, and its product range contains many fragrances. The concept of packaging for these scents cannot be expressed using particularly figurative graphics. The idea of the design is to use an abstract artistic expression to tell these dazzling smells.

The entire artistic abstraction of the illustration throughout the packaging, as well as the bottle stickers. These abstract illustrations represent the scent of its products, such as pine, fruit, and so on. The concept highlights this characteristic of perfumes, with attractive and more affluent aromas, like abstract art.

Images via KOLONYA

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Gradual Packaging Design

of Abstract Dream (Drinks)

The gradient is a contagious and practical design scheme,
According to the design trends in recent few years,
Gradients own good character and universal appeal.

Gradients are a great way to stand out in color schemes,
with strong visual effects and creating sparks.
Colors usually give a more natural feel.

Therefore, the effect and status of color scheme usage become more and more important.

Images via UCNIE

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Tea Packaging Design

Abstract But Art Deco

The brand RISHI is a tea packaging design project with tea bags. The tea has a variety of flavors. These tea bags will add some plant materials to blend other tea flavors to meet foreign tea drinking habits in foreign countries. The brand is designed to sell not just one box but two or all of the flavors.

In terms of the design strategy, the idea is consistent and unified, and it is also an excellent wrap, even in a single box. Therefore, the project has the same layout of packaging box design in different tastes. Based on various flavors, one abstract illustration represents one raw material and the growing environment. It looks abstract but more art deco.

In detail, the packaging boasts exquisite typesetting design with more subtle details processing, full of surprising features, very worthy of appreciation. The measuring point and the top surface of the convex technology is its major highlight to offer a better touch in hand.

This series of tea neatly packaged together to provide more unity with its comfortable graphics and colors design. The purpose of this is merely to stimulate consumers to buy more patterns they like when they buy a box on the shelf.

Images via RISHI

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What Is the Role of Packaging Design?

When choosing one product over another, the design of the packaging probably influences your decision far more than you realize.

Effective packaging design breaks away from the standard rules and conventions that we are accustomed to, giving the product a unique edge to stand out from the rest.

An excellent package heightens the reputation and gains the profit of a corporation. 

SOA Arts, engaged in the art industry for over 12 years, is not merely an artwork supplier, but also provides art consultancy service for interior decor. 

Meanwhile, we can provide products to color combinations, packaging design, and other services.

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L R Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley (Photo Getty Images for American Express scaled)

Last November 17, American Express announced that it had tapped emerging artists Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley to reinvent the look of its Platinum Card, with the two new designs set to be unveiled during Art Basel Miami on December 1.

“We are humbled to collaborate with two of the most celebrated artists of our time – Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley – to reimagine the Platinum Card design,” said Rafael Mason, the Senior Vice-President of U.S. Premium Products and Loyalty Programs at American Express. “We can’t wait to give our cardmembers the opportunity to choose their favorite Platinum Card design – including small-scale artistic masterpieces they can now carry around in their wallet.”

From her humble roots as an immigrant and refugee from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Julie Mehretu has climbed her way to the top, becoming one of the world’s most famous American contemporary visual artists. She is known for her breathtaking paintings of abstracted landscapes, such as “Immanence (2004),” “Entropia: Construction (2005),” and “Enclosed Resurgence (2001).”

“In exploring palimpsests of history, from geological time to a modern-day phenomenology of the social, Julie Mehretu’s works engage us in a dynamic visual articulation of contemporary experience, a depiction of social behavior and the psychogeography of space,” said the Marian Goodman Gallery. “Mehretu’s work is informed by a multitude of sources including politics, literature, and music. Most recently, her paintings have incorporated photographic images from broadcast media, which depict conflict, injustice, and social unrest.”

Julie Mehretu A Love Supreme, 2014-2018

Meanwhile, New York City-based artist Kehinde Wiley is best known for his paintings that depict African-American figures in traditional Old Master styles. In 2015, he received the Medal of Arts from the U.S. Department of State and three years later, his portrait of then-President Barack Obama was permanently added in the Smithsonian Museum’s National Portrait Gallery.

“Wiley’s signature portraits of everyday men and women riff on specific paintings by Old Masters, replacing the European aristocrats depicted in those paintings with contemporary Black subjects, drawing attention to the absence of African-Americans from historical and cultural narratives,” explained the Brooklyn Museum. “The subjects in Wiley’s paintings often wear sneakers, hoodies, and baseball caps – gear associated with hip-hop culture – and are set against contrasting ornate decorative backgrounds that evoke earlier eras and a range of cultures.”

Given these phenomenal contributions to the country’s art landscape, it’s no wonder why Mehretu and Wiley were chosen by American Express to represent the new era of their Platinum Cards.

Kehinde Wiley (American, b.1977). Shantavia Beale l, 2012. Oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in.

(152.4 x 121.9 cm). Collection of Ana and Lenny Gravier. Kehinde Wiley.

(Photo: Jason Wyche, courtesy of Sean Kelly, New York)

“I think they have helped the whole world reconsider what great art is and what can be said through great art changing the way that we think about the past [and] changing the way we think about the present,” continued Senior Vice-President Mason. “I cannot think of two more inspiring people. From the very beginning, we wanted to collaborate with the two artists that we’ve announced today. So they were the two artists at the very top of our list.”

Besides this new partnership, American Express also announced that it had earmarked $1 million for The Studio Museum in Harlem to “support its work as the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally. Both Mehretu and Wiley had once participated in its renowned Artists-in-Residence program, which has helped cultivate more than 150 artists, most of whom have become prominent and influential figures in the art world.

Photo by The Points Guy

“There is great potential in this collaboration with American Express,” said Thelma Golden, the Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum. “American Express doesn’t just bring funding, it shines a light on the important work being done at our institution. We’re deeply grateful to the incredible artists who have come through our doors, such as Julie Mehretu and Kehinde Wiley, and who continue to inspire generations of emerging artists at The Studio Museum.”

Golden continued, “We are so thrilled and honored that American Express will support The Studio Museum so we can offer deeply meaningful experiences to audiences in Harlem and beyond. Both [Mehretu and Wiley] are innovators. What’s important about these artists is the way in which they’ve opened new paths, new ways of thinking. Their art has changed the way we think about art but it also changes the way we see the world.”

This collaboration had been spearheaded by Senior Vice-President Mason, a long-time fan of The Studio Museum and Thelma Golden’s work in promoting its mission. He’s reportedly one of the countless Black business executives who actively advocate for their communities within the corporate world.

“The Studio Museum is very much not only a great arts institution but it’s a part of the fabric of the Harlem community,” he said. “And, I think, for all folks of African descent who live in New York City, it’s also this amazing hub of life and culture.”

Interested cardholders will be able to avail of the new designs beginning January 20, 2022. Besides those created by Mehretu and Wiley, they will also have the option of choosing between existing Platinum Card designs.

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Screenshot via Cloud-up Design

Every homeowner wants their place to stand out, which is why they’re more than willing to invest in high-quality furniture and one-of-a-kind decor. Besides these, recent years have also seen people purchasing art pieces to make their spaces appear more creative and more comfortable.

Filling your walls with extraordinary art pieces is definitely a great option if you want your home to feel more like you. It enables you to express yourself, adding character and personality to the space. Doing so also adds an aesthetic feel, which is incredibly important for some people, especially those who spend the majority of their day indoors.

Screenshot via Cloud-up Design

As fantastic as wall art may seem to be, there are several challenges when purchasing them. For starters, many come with astronomical price tags, which is undoubtedly a huge barrier for the majority of consumers.

To add to that, the number of wall art options out there is practically limitless, making it difficult to choose one or just a few of them. This dilemma is made even harder if you share your space with someone. After all, no two individuals have the exact same tastes and preferences when it comes to art.

So what do you do when the process of picking wall art becomes too overwhelming to handle? Well, take a step back and consider a different perspective – a three-dimensional one, to be exact.

What is 3D Wall Art?

Screenshot via Cloud-up Design

The consumer market is abuzz with 3D Wall Art, which, as its name suggests, is essentially art that makes use of a wide variety of materials to literally bring the design to life. From butterflies that look as if they’re actually flying to beautiful floral paintings with genuine bouquets, these kinds of pieces will undoubtedly make your home stand out.

If you want to start conversations without losing the aesthetic feel of your home, then 3D Wall Art is your best option.

Take a look at our top 3D Wall Art picks below:

Coral Trees Decorative Artwork

Size: 120 x 60c; 48 x 24 in
Medium: Mixed Media
Price: $158.40

Made with a combination of wood, stone, ceramic, metal, steel, paper, and acrylic, this 3D Wall Art piece will be a stunning addition to your home. The blend of different materials perfectly encapsulates the silhouette of the tree, making it appear as if it was genuinely moving in the wind. The design is also extraordinary, thanks to its unique mix of elements from both land and sea.

White Porcelain Spoons Artwork

Size: 180 x 60 cm; 72 x 24 in
Medium: Mixed Media
Price: $237.70

If you’re a foodie or a culinary enthusiast, then you’d definitely appreciate this fantastic 3D Wall Art piece. The White Porcelain Spoons Artwork uses a wide variety of materials to mimic a utensil found on every dining table across the globe. These are then arranged interestingly, falling into a pile as if diners simply discarded them after digging into a steaming bowl of soup. Starting a conversation with guests will be much easier with this art piece around!

Papercut Art

Size: 50 x 50 x 4 cm; 20 x 20 in
Medium: Mixed Media
Price: $300.00

Butterflies are a go-to option for 3D Wall Art due to the phenomenal movement that they exhibit, and this particular one is no exception. This Papercut Art features a kaleidoscope of butterflies in varying shades of pink against an eye-catching shade of blue. The combination of these shades is incredibly calming, making this piece a wonderful addition to any home.

Flowering Tree

Size: 80 x 80 cm; 32 x 32 in
Medium: Mixed Media
Price: $140.80

Without a doubt, this 3D Wall Art will appeal to many homeowners, thanks to its fascinating combination of beads, needles, and buttons, all of which give the design a one-of-a-kind texture. Its design may appear simple but upon closer inspection, there are a ton of subtle elements that add to the piece’s fascinating vibe. Additionally, the cool-toned color palette will suit all kinds of aesthetics, from minimalistic Scandinavian to kitschy boho.

Decorative Plates Artwork

Size: 120 x 60 cm; 48x24 in
Medium: Mixed Media
Price: $158.40

Homeowners who are fans of a more Japanese-esque style will love this 3D Wall Art piece. Titled “Decorative Plates,” it consists of a set of three dishes, with each featuring a different design. The swath of black paint, the vibrant dots of red, and the textured beige background are all reminiscent of the “Land of the Rising Sun,” making it perfect for spaces that aim to bring to life this beautiful aesthetic.

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Which of these are you most excited to own? Do you plan on giving any of them as gifts for the upcoming holiday season? If you’re still hesitant about making the purchase, then check out SOA ARTS and our vast collection of 3D Wall Art pieces.

You’ll definitely find something there that will fit your tastes and preferences!

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1. The Monochrome Private Home of Curator Peter Ibsen, Copenhagen

Peter Ibsen, founder of The Museum of Contemporary Art in Copenhagen, has a collection of works he has loved for a decade in his private home.

When Peter Ibsen came across a black, checkerboard-like work by Gregor Hildebrandt, he decided to sell his entire collection and set himself a strict collection target. It is impossible to rule out the artwork because it runs counter to his explanatory powers.

Since then, he has concentrated on collecting monochrome and minimalist works made up of the many artists he shows in his private residence, including Sergej Jensen, Andre Butzer, Sam Moyer and Ethan Cook, among others, in addition to Hildebrandt. Peter Ibsen: "I love the fact that you have to work harder as you see something less."

© Peter Ibsen

2. Two Art Collectors' Penthouses, Chicago.

Designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects for two art collectors, this Chicago penthouse features an extensive art collection complemented by industrial details, walnut floors and earthy pastel colors.

Images via Google

3. Artist's Family Room, Melbourne.

What looks like an elegant Santorini Contemporary gallery is actually the family home of artists and interior decorators Phoebe and George Rolleston, located in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Iris!

Architect Lucy Bowen has completely refurbished the quirky building from the '80s, constantly updating the artwork.

© Phoebe and George Rolleston

4. Artist and Potter's Cottage, Australia.

Nicolette and her husband, Web designer Tom Dawson, have rented the house in Bardon, Brisbane, for four years. Thanks to their incredible attention to artwork, like antique furniture and handmade items, this Queensland lodge has a distinctly 'them' feel.

© Nicolette and  Tom Dawson

5. Home of Renowned Collector Maja Hoffmann, London

Mahdavi combines two adjacent houses on a picturesque London street to make a unique statement for renowned collector Maja Hoffmann.

© Mahdavi

Are you ready to make your home a new look? Add several art pieces to it then.

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Hotels may be meant for temporary stays, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have to feel like home. The best ones have luxurious yet comfortable furnishings that instantly give off a warm and welcoming vibe, making guests instantly want to extend their booking the minute they step inside.

Nowadays, there are so many interior design trends for hotels. From dynamic, show-stopping lobbies to greenery and spa-like bathroom features, it’s clear that the new focus is transforming these temporary stays into homes away from home.

In addition to these trends, incorporating art into a hotel’s design scheme is increasingly becoming one of the most popular ways to make these spaces appear more welcoming. Some have chosen to place small sculptures and large-scale installations in the common areas, while others have opted for simple paintings in the guest rooms.

No matter which strategy you pick, adding art will definitely take your hotel to greater heights of success! But how exactly do you choose the most appropriate pieces for your space?

Well, here’s a short guide to help you out.

For the Hotel Lobby: Powerful and Eye-Catching

The lobby is every guest’s first contact with a hotel, which is why you have to make it as stunning and as impressive as possible. However, it also needs to feature both private and public areas that people can use for relaxing, waiting, or even working.

For example, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba in River Maya, Mexico is known for its open-air lobby that provides sweeping views of the beach. On the other hand, people flock to the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, France for a glimpse of its Florence chandelier and spectacular floral displays.

Our Pick: Four-Panelled Flying Birds 3D Wall Art ($140.80)

Opt for powerful and eye-catching artworks to set your lobby apart, such as this Four-Panelled Flying Birds 3D Wall Art. Made with a combination of wood, stone, metal, and acrylic, this stunning piece exudes an impressive yet calming vibe, making it the perfect thing to welcome guests to your hotel.

For the Hotel Room: Warm and Sweet

Guest rooms are arguably the most important part of a hotel, so don’t be afraid to invest in them. These spaces must ooze warmth and coziness since these are where customers will relax and sleep.

For example, The Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore has bath products from Bottega Veneta, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows, giving guests a phenomenal view of the city. Meanwhile, COMO The Treasury in Perth, Australia, features Scandinavian-style furniture, with low-slung furniture, blonde wood, and an airy floor plan.

Our Pick: Lake View in Autumn ($62.00)

There’s nothing warmer and more comforting than a landscape painting so go for something like this Lake View in Autumn, a breathtaking hand-painted oil on canvas piece that will leave guests wanting to extend their stay. Its vibrant colors and textured look will undoubtedly make any room feel like home sweet home.

For the Hotel Bathroom: Simple and Cohesive

Hotel bathrooms tend to contain luxurious features, such as expensive bath products and high-tech showers that can do practically anything. Its design shouldn’t draw attention away from its amenities, so make sure to opt for something that’s simple and meshes well with the rest of the room’s theme.

For example, the bathrooms Time+Tide Miavana in Nosy Ankao Island, Madagascar, feature an open-air shower and a sunken tub facing the sea. The rest of its design is relatively subdued to ensure that guests remain focused on the phenomenal view before them. Meanwhile, those in the Romance Suites at The Reverie Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, boast tasteful over-the-top elements, like hand-laid mosaic floor tiling and sparkling chandeliers.

Our Pick: Lotus Leaves ($20.00)

Colorful abstract art is perfect for hotel bathrooms, so this Lotus Leaves print is definitely your best option. Its six beautiful shades, combined with the fascinating placement of the flowers, will mesh well with all kinds of design themes.

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When it comes to hotels, interior design should be both aesthetically pleasing and functional. This means that the various elements must enhance the customer experience without compromising the operational services that the staff is responsible for carrying out.

More importantly, though, interior design for hotels should be localized to the region’s specific tastes and culture. In the end, guests must be able to leave with an excellent and personalized experience, as well as with a deeper insight into the place that they’re currently exploring.

Don’t know where to look for fantastic art interior design pieces for your hotel? Then, check out SOA Arts, a one-stop shop for all your decorating needs. The platform will deliver art pieces localized to your region and fit your hotel’s brand.

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George Condo

The Picture Gallery

2002

Image via Hauser & Wirth

This post will explore recent art news surrounding the sensational American visual artist George Condo. Since the early 80s, Condo has consistently produced work that turns heads around the world.

In 2021, he’s still going strong with regular contributions of paintings, print work, drawings, and sculptures. Read on to learn what helped launch this artist’s career and how he’s still able to make waves today.

For art news, curation, and interior design expertise, trust SOA Arts.

George Condo – His Work

George Condo

Father and Daughter with Face Mask

2020

Image via Hauser & Wirth

Born in 1957, Condo originally studied art history and music theory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. From an early age, he was fascinated by illustration and sculpting work. These interests swiftly grew into a powerhouse career that took the art world by storm.

The artist’s first foray into public-facing art was in the East Village during the early 1980s. Today, Condo is known for his breathtaking figure work, eye-catching drawings, and spectacular paintings.

His work is regularly displayed in galleries across the world.

George Condo – the Lockdown Works

George Condo
The Day I Stopped Drinking
2021 

Image via Hauser & Wirth

Few American contemporary artists come close to George Condo in terms of creativity and dedication. Nowhere else is this more evident than in his recent exhibition, the Lockdown Works.

The pandemic of 2020 touched practically every corner of the globe. Through times of lockdown and uncertainty, Condo took the opportunity to reflect on his career thus far and produce some of his most groundbreaking work to date.

The result is a collection of huge canvas pieces that are simply bursting with vibrancy and life. The lines, shapes, and paint techniques used here catch the viewer’s attention immediately and refuse to let go.

Particular attention is paid to the human eye and its intricacies. Condo’s loves for music, expression, and life are also on display for all to see.

The Lockdown Works/ Ideals of the Unfound Truth are on display at Hauser & Wirth in London from October 13 to December 2021.

George Condo-Largest Ever Solo Exhibition in China

Image via http://www.thelongmuseum.org/en/exhibition-369/detail-1785.html

China is full to the brim with exciting art exhibitions, cultural projects, and stunning interior design. It’s one of the many reasons that SOA Arts calls the country home. In recent months, a stunning collection from George Condo has graced Shanghai’s Long Museum and is well worth the visit if you’re in the area.

The exhibit displays over 200 drawings, paintings, and sculptures from this phenomenal visual artist. Expect dazzling flashes of color, striking line work, and sculptures that will stay with you for many years to come.

George Condo-Bids Opening Soon at Christie’s

Screenshot via https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-george-condo-b-1957-6348848/

The world-renowned auction house, Christie’s, will soon open bids on one of Condo’s most monumental pieces – Staring into Space. The striking figure seen in this work is made with acrylic, charcoal, and pastel on linen.

Christie’s estimates that the piece will sell for between $2566640 and $3593296. You don’t see lofty sales like this for nothing. Condo prevails as one of the art world’s most influential visual artists in the 21st century.

SOA Arts – Your Chinese Art Factory and Curator

At SOA Arts, it’s our job to know everything there is to know about the world of art, interior design, and curation. We have over 12 years’ experience in sourcing, producing, and curating art for institutions worldwide.

Looking to improve the interiors of your business? Hoping to start your own collection? No idea where to start? Don’t worry, help is at hand. Get in touch today, and a member of our team will lead you through every step of the process.

For best-in-class- art curation, think SOA Arts.

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Perhaps the Chinese people are good at making hard things simple, similar to the chopper of gastronomy, POTS, etc., always use the least amount of tools and complex skills, cooking the food in the way of the highest realm, so is paper art. In the long process, paper carving that had a flash in the pan was dumped by our predecessors, only keep the paper-cut craft, with a pair of scissors and a piece of red paper, cut out the life of every flavor and amorous feelings.

Nowadays, on the one hand, the invention of tools such as engraving knives and printers, and on the other hand, the paper carving is easier to get started than paper cutting. Paper carving is blooming all over the world, and in the hands of artists, paper carving presents incredible visual beauty in a new form.

In terms of complexity, Rogan Brown, an artist specializing in microbial sculpting, has a unique paper carving style. He combines male rationality with extreme sculpture and perfectly presents his sculpted objects' complex structure marvelously with symmetrical aesthetics.

Brown's paper sculptures, inspired by tiny and delicate creatures, include tree moss, cells, bacteria, coral, algae and radiolaria, etc. Focusing on environmental protection in his artwork, but he deliberately downplayed "protection", only through the intricacies of the exquisite design, simply by superb carving techniques, in an almost crazy detail to cut paper sculpture, presenting the gorgeous colors of microbial nature, creating an amazing microscopic world.

Rogan Brown's paper sculpture collections

Beauty in the trash

In collaboration with irisvanherpen, they took my original designs and deconstructed them, adapting them to the human body, turning the static sculpture into a dynamic one that reminds us of the fragile beauty of the natural world and our responsibility to protect them. - Rogan Brown

Beauty in the garbage? Here is an Empyrean dress in collaboration with irisvanherpen, almost unbelievable, by parley global cleaning network parley. TV intercepts and transforms materials made from Marine waste. Beauty in the trash, beauty with a conscience. - Rogan Brown

All images via Google.

I'm glad my work is on COLOSSAL, one of the web's best art and design websites.

Ghost Coral 88*88cm, laser sculpted, hand-painted and hand-mounted. I am grateful to Coralreefimagebank.org for providing free high-resolution photos of the world's coral reefs. Do not forget that we must unite to protect this fragile beauty in this difficult time when the climate and ecological crises that threaten coral reefs continue. - Rogan Brown

All images via Google.

Explore more beautiful papercut art, click here for more.

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As a designer, do you often feel a headache when facing all kinds of complicated color collocation? Maybe you have a butch of questions about it. Don't know how to extract color values, have a keen sense of color, and have no color matching skills. How to solve these problems quickly and efficiently? Here, you come to the right place.

SOA Arts shares your top 10 gorgeous color design matching websites,
help you improve the efficiency of color matching in the work to Be More with less.

01.

uiGradients

Design Tool Based on Gradient Color

uiGradients is a gradient-based sharing site

Close to hundreds of gradient color schemes

Designers can choose their own style to match.

Each one has an excellent look at and is ready to use

Save a lot of time to try colors!

△ Screenshot via uiGradients official website

Next, we will guide you how to use this amazing matching website.

1. online tour, pictures free download

You can browse all the color schemes online.

Click on an image you like to see a larger version.

There's a free download button in the upper right corner.

Choose the color you like and you can play directly.

You can also share it on your social media accounts.

2. one key copy color value

And it's super easy to pick up colors.

Each color has a configured color value.

Click on it and copy it!

3. Operation-friendly selection of color system

It can be screened according to the required color system!

Select a color from the navigation bar above

And then, it will display all the matching colors under that color system.

For designers who often need to be targeted to find a color

It's a very nice feature.

02.

Adobe color

Online Color Wheel Design Website

Adobe Color is an online color wheel extraction site.

Strong compatibility with the use

Provide RGB, CMYK, LAB, SHB, HEX

A total of 5 color modes, very humanized

Users can match colors in real-time according to their own color matching requirements.

It is a necessary tool for matching colors.

Screenshot via Adobe Color official website

03.

Zhongguose

Chinese Traditional Color Matching Website

Chinese color sites are derived from Nipponcolors of Japan.

Is a Chinese literature and art website

Each color scheme has a nice name.

A red dye, falling persimmon, swallow fat, sparrow tea, yellow Dan, hemerocallis, red incense......

Click on each color

The background color of the site will change accordingly.

The background color changes throughout the site.

The visuals are amazing.

Each color has CMYK and RGB color values.

Helps to accurately identify colors

△screenshot via zhongguose

04.
Material Palette

Automatic Color Matching Online Tool

Material Palette provides Material Design online color matching.

Simple and efficient use

You just need to figure out the two colors you want to match.

It shows a preview of the two colors together.

Offers you the option of darker or lighter colors

It automatically generates any color code you want

△screenshot via Material Palette

05.
Coolors

Online Fast Color Scheme Generator

Coolors provides Generate and Explore2 services.

A set of five color schemes is randomly generated.

And display their color parameters and codes.

We can do either of these colors separately.

Hue saturation, brightness and other options adjustment

You can also modify its parameters directly.

△screenshot via Coolors

06.
Colordrop
Four Grid Colors Match

Colordrop is an online color combination debugging tool.

Also known as four-grid color matching

Click on one to display four color codes.

Copy directly to PHOTOSHOP or AI

It's very convenient and efficient.

△screenshot via Colordrop

07.
Colrd
A Website for Finding Color Inspiration

This website can be based on

Colors, gradients, palettes, etc

Search for image data

When you don't have ideas for colors

You can visit this website.

△screenshot via Colrd

08.
Color Scheme Designer

Online Color Scheme Design Website

As a free web color palette tool

No registration is required to use

Let the user choose the color mainly by way of the color ring.

You can add 6 fool-proof color schemes.

A novice that does not have color matching knowledge also can easily start.

Set the brightness arbitrarily in the hue ring

Solid color, gray, contrast color and other color styles

Can export color list

It can be adjusted arbitrarily.

Allows users to easily mix up pleasing color schemes

6 Matching Ways in Color Scheme Designer:

1. Monochromatic

Use a single color as the base color.

Then matching other colors with saturation and brightness change.

Because they belong to the same color system

So this kind of matching colorway can allocate a comfortable color experience more.

△ Operation of single tone Color Scheme in Color Scheme Designer

2. Complementary

The primary color and the complementary color on the opposite side of the color ring

Call up a color scheme that contrasts well.

3. Triad

Take one primary color and two complementary colors on the opposite side of the color ring.

Compose relatively soft contrast effect

△assign three colors in Color Scheme Designer

△Scheme after reducing saturation of three colors

4. Tetrad

With two primary colors and two complementary colors on the opposite side of the color ring

Create a strong visual effect

5. Analogic

With a primary color and two complementary colors equally spaced on both sides

Match color with an elegant, concise color feeling for you

6. Accented Analogic

Based on 3 similar colors

Plus a contrasting color on the opposite side of the color ring

Constitute an effective color scheme that is elegant and emphasizes the point

09.
LOL Colors

The Appearance of A Higher Level of Color Schemes Website

LOL Colors is very simple

Art and lively color scheme collocation tool

Move the mouse over the water droplets of different colors.

The Hex Code is prompted for the color value.

Designers can find a lot of different color combinations here.

△screenshot via LOL Colors

10.
Seed

Art and Fresh Appearance Level Color Website

Seed is based on a fresh artistic style of color collocation web page.

Color matching can be automatically generated according to the selected picture.

It can be applied to color inspired design collocation.

The official website: www.design-seeds.com

△screenshot via Seed official matching scheme

Summary

1. uiGradients
A designed tool based on gradient color

2. Adobe Color
An online color wheel design tool

3. Zhongguose

A Chinese traditional color matching website

4. Material Palette
An online tool that will automatically match colors

5. Coolors
An online fast color scheme generator

6. Colordrop
Four grid colors match

7. Colrd
A website for color inspiration

8. Color Scheme Designer
An online Color Scheme design tool

9. LOL Colors
a high level of appearance Color Scheme tool

10. Seed
An art and fresh appearance level color matching tool
Color is highly emotional and symbolic

Brilliant collocation makes people feel good.

For the same reason, a bad color scheme can ruin a design.

If you have any questions about color schemes in interior design for art, feel free to contact SOA Arts, we will help you.

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Looking for interior design ideas for living room spaces? You’ve come to the right place. Creating a living space that is stylish, comfortable, and affordable is easier than you might think. You just need a little know-how.

On this page, we’ll explore some simple home design ideas that will help you get started on your interior styling journey. Read on to build the home of your dreams!

Interior Design Ideas for Living Room Styles

The interior design tips below are intended as a ‘jumping-off’ point. They’re here to give you the inspiration you need to start crafting spaces with impact.

Remember Your Lighting

Any interior designer worth their salt takes advantage of natural lighting in their creations. It’s perhaps the most important aspect of designing spaces. No matter what aesthetic, design cues, and color palettes you’re going for, you’ll need to make sure that your room is lit effectively.

If you’re lucky, this means taking advantage of your large windows that can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you. If you’re working with a smaller room, you’ll have to think creatively about lamps and furniture placement to make sure the rest of your design can shine.

Use your available light to highlight your design choices.

Art for Living Room Design

Finding good art for living room spaces can be tricky if you don’t know where to look, but it’s worth the effort – trust us. A few well-placed statement pieces can lift a design up from ‘okay’ all the way to ‘spectacular’.

It’s all about finding pieces that work for your space. Consider color palettes, textures, periods, and the context of your building. When was your property built? Can you find an era-specific artist that can add some much-needed flair to your living room?

How can you match the style of your chosen paintings with the rest of your room? Feel free to get creative here!

Coordinate Your Colors

Color is another hugely important aspect of good interior design. The best interior design ideas for living room spaces use colors that complement and elevate each other. If you’re new to designing interiors, it’s probably best to err on the side of caution here.

Don’t go crazy with tonnes of different colors unless you’re confident that’s what you want for your room. Choosing 2-3 stylish tones and implementing them effectively is usually a good way to go.

For example, note how the living room in the picture above makes use of blues, whites, and greys to bring the space together.

Remember Comfort Matters Too!

You can curate the most beautiful space in the world, but it will have been for nothing if you can’t spend time comfortably in the room. It’s called a living room after all! Good interior design makes rooms that look nice.

All images via pexels

Great interior design produces beautiful spaces that are made for human beings to use. Your living room should be welcoming, easy to navigate, and elegant. While experimenting with ideas for your room, try to test them out in the real world whenever possible.

Try not to commit to changes until you’re sure you’ll want to live with them for months and years to come.

SOA Arts – Your Home for Incredible Art

At SOA Arts, we have more than 12 year’s experience in the curation, production, and design of artworks from around the world. As a premium Chinese art factory, we have everything you need to source incredible pieces for your interior spaces.

Wondering how to start? Looking for something specific? Get in touch today, and we’ll be more than happy to help!

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