HOTEL CURATING
We create brand-defining art collections for hotels, elevating the guest experience through visual enrichment and narrative cohesion. More considered and holistic than conventional art buyers, we are experts at understanding a project’s unique characteristics and expressing it through its art collection.
MARITIME CURATING
We curate onboard art collections from luxury exploration ships to major cruise liners. We believe that most maritime art collections do not meet their potential, and we are on a mission to change that, bringing the same level of taste, exploration and narrative cohesion to vessels as one would expect to see in the most elevated hotels. We marry the cultural with the commercial, enabling our clients to offer a far more enriching and memorable experience to their guests.
COMMISSIONING
With our unparalleled record in spotting next-generation talent and our peerless access to established artists, we commission art globally, nurturing the creative process from initial conceptual development to arranging studio visits and final installation. Our bespoke commissions regularly become art-world talking points.
PROCUREMENT
Double Decker’s procurement team are experts at sourcing works from across the artistic landscape. We guide every step of the process, from initial ideas and visualisation to negotiation, budget management, logistics, insurance, licensing and installation. Our experience at managing large-scale projects ensures seamless delivery, and our meticulous due diligence guarantees that each artwork meets the highest standards of quality, authenticity and integrity.
ARTWORK PRODUCTION
Certain projects require an extra level of tailoring, and our in-house design studio will create exactly what is needed. From bas-reliefs and graphic art to decorative objects and sculpture, our global network of artists and fabricators brings these creations to life, adding a distinctive signature to the spaces we curate. Creativity is at our core, and our renowned design process is driven by research, commitment and passion.
STYLING
As highly skilled design curators and creative directors, we source artefacts, objets and accessories globally to provide the perfect finishing touches for hotel, commercial and residential projects. With an expert eye for styling, we ensure each project is infused with an unforgettable aesthetic edge and sophistication.
EXHIBITION CURATING
Double Decker curates exhibitions and programmes in collaboration with leading institutions, artists, and designers worldwide, aided by our reputation for delivering the strongest audience engagement. Driven by our curious and innovative spirit, our open dialogue with audiences and clients ensures that our approach to concept development, research, exhibition design, narrative, and interpretation remains of unparalleled impact and relevance.
BRANDING
We approach branding the same way we approach art curation: boldly and holistically. From creating impactful visual identities to designing signage and wayfinding systems for hotels, our expertise ensures a compelling and consistent brand presence, adding a powerful layer of cohesiveness to our clients’ projects. The portfolio is available request.
CREATIVE STRATEGY
We craft creative strategies for clients across the hospitality and cultural sectors, each tailored to meet their distinctive needs. Our multi-layered strategy for Condé Nast’s Wired Hotel successfully positioned it within a new creative hotel group; while our strategy for the PURO Hotel group elevated their market presence and guest experience, shaping the brand DNA across all their properties. In the cultural sector, our work with the Onassis Foundation shaped creative strategy from health and shipping to culture, amplifying its impact and engagement. Case studies are available on request.
