Bazaar Art Indonesia 2015 not only played host to promising Indonesian artists but also welcomed artists from all over the world. From digital art to sculpture to traditional themes given a contemporary twist, the Indonesian Art Bazaar has developed a reputation for surprising its audience.
Curated from an incredible collection of exhibits, a[n]d – the art and design channel takes a look at 5 artists in 5 minutes. From the Ritz Carlton in Central Jakarta, the Bazaar Art Indonesia 2015 – be inspired!
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Art collector meeting – Deddy Kusuma (Indonesia)
Deddy Kusuma fell into art collecting almost by accident. An Architect by trade, Deddy formed an interest in paintings, which became a life-long hobby. After collecting art for over 35 years, Deddy Kusuma is the text book example of a true collector… Someone who buys for the love of it and will always find the room for just one more piece of art! Investing in art requires one simple philosophy as far as Deddy is concerned. Make sure you love what you buy, because if it decreases in value you can still appreciate it! We caught up with him at the Art Stage event in Singapore just as he bought his latest piece.
Does art make a difference? We visit the first design boutique hotel in the world
How can art change the ambience of a restaurant and what do guests feel when their hotel rooms are decorated by established artists? Does art create repeat business, does it set commercial establishments apart from their competitors… Does art make a difference?
Loh Lik Peng’s admiration to art has been conducted in each and every project that he ever had his hands on. In this video, he will let you take a closer look to his ever so famous boutique hotel, New Majestic Hotel, that is located in the heart of Singapore, as well as one of his restaurants, Sorrel. Find out how art makes a difference in the words of this respected restauranteur and hotelier, Loh Lik Peng.
Bonhams Auction 2015
A global top 3 auction house, Bonhams was established over 220 years ago. What are some of the commercial strategic considerations of an auction house? We posed this question to the Managing Director of Bonhams Hong Kong. Setting themselves apart from other auction houses, Bonhams recently renovated their own auction space in central Hong Kong. The art of running an Auction House, the one and only Bonhams!
Artist meeting – Hiroshi Senju (New York)
East meets west, tradition meets innovation, and nature meets modernism. Japanese-born, New York based painter Hiroshi Senju creates beauty with ancient painting techniques unique to Japan. He uses pigments all derived from natural materials such as minerals, seashells and coral in a medium of animal-hide glue, and applies it all to Japanese mulberry paper. Recognised worldwide for his sublime waterfall and cliff images. Often monumental in scale and many are featured in prominent public spaces. His latest series uses fluorescent pigments!
Running An Auction at Christie’s
Accustomed to dealing with multi-million dollar pieces of art that inspire frenzied bidding from eager collector, Christie’s has recently embarked on an initiative to reach out to new collectors with auctions that provide a lower entry point for buyers with budgets too modest to secure a Picasso or Monet. We speak with a specialist of one of these auctions and see the action as it unfolds. Christie’s believes small collectors will eventually become big collectors; nurturing a culture of collecting and appreciating art is an important objective for this storied Auction House. Christie’s, a global name in the world of art!
a[n]d journeys – Jogjakarta (Indonesia)
Located in Central Java, Indonesia’s most populous and largest island, Jogjakarta is known to many as “Indonesia’s The City of Art”. Jogjakarta has a rich artistic history and is a creative hub of galleries, art spaces, street art and contemporary museums. Attracting artists from all over the world, Jogjakarta is renowned for providing uplifting cultural inspiration. This, together with its vibrancy and artistic networks motivate artists to choose this city as their creative base. With numerous galleries and museums such as the Sangkring Art space or Cemeti Art House, Jogjakarta is very deserving of its nickname, The City of Art.
a[n]d Museums – The National Gallery of Victoria Shifting Gear
Iconic motor vehicles and art galleries don’t usually go hand in hand.
But The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne Australia has done something extraordinary… it runs an exhibition of cars solely for the purpose of appreciating them as pieces of art and design. From the late 1800’s through to the modern day, the exhibition features vehicles which are reflective of different eras of Australia’s history. Motor vehicles are designed to appeal to the trends of the time and therefore the vast range of designs have a fascinating appeal. Reaching out to a new audience, this is a first for the National Gallery of Victoria. We hear from the Gallery Curator that this will probably not be the last time they find the courage to do something different…
Art and Design launches on Fashion One on 14 June 2015
Do you want to know how to make money from art, or turn a hobby into a retirement plan? Enjoy Style-spiration Sundays on Fashion One, the premier global fashion, entertainment and lifestyle broadcaster, as it explores the world of Art and Design from every perspective. Enter the world of self-expression and trend up yourself. Be prepared to be inspired!