October 2007 Archives
'In the darkest hour there may be light' is the title to the portfolio of contemporary art works acquired by the Hiscox Art Collection.
Hiscox enjoys uncovering and encouraging emerging talent, and have works by top contemporary artists such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Banksy. To view this collection ...
The Progressive Casualty Insurance Company Art Collection ..... 'promotes our company culture - the unique union of our people, values, aspirations, and work environment - by encouraging the pursuit of innovation and change.... 6500 art works displayed countrywide, excellence in artistic achievement, stimulating work environment, encourage open-mindedness to what s unfamiliar and different, reflecting a culture of change.' Source:
Under the motto "Art at Work" the Deutsche Bank has assembled the world's biggest corporate collection, which today constitutes 50,000 works of art. displayed in some 1,000 branches and exhibitions around the world. Source:
http://www.deutsche-bank-art.com
'Art is the Zeitgeist’ of society... the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era, reflects who we are - as a society, as an individual, and as an institution. It can remind us of our collective heritage. Or hint at our future.....we are widely recognized as having one of the world's most important collections of contemporary art. ' Source:
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'... art in the workplace offers an important respite, inspiration, and challenge for the thousands of people who interact .... every day. Art inspires creative thinking and offers people a chance to see life from a different perspective, which can in turn foster elements essential to a company’s success.' Source: http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/artcollection/
The Microsoft Art Collection started in Redmond in 1987. The corporation had approximately 2000 employees and occupied six buildings. Their Collection now includes 4000+ works of art and is resident among more than 80 buildings across North America. This collector has primarily focused on contemporary art from around the world. The Collection includes painting, sculpture, works on paper and more....
