Art Acumen is a consultancy

and ideas studio, with a

specialty in curating and

commissioning art collections,

devising bespoke creative

projects and place-making

through public art programmes.

Our creative talents and

extensive knowledge of the

art world are coupled with

project management skills, a

clear understanding of the

artist's creative process, and

an understanding of the

design, planning and

construction processes.

Fundamental to providing the

right solution for our Clients

is our ability to articulate the

Client's needs and drivers,

and then focus on their

desired outcomes.

Ankara Athens Cairo Helsinki

Brussels Oslo Copenhagen Helsinki

Allegan

We created an international photographic collection to demonstrate the locations of Allegan’s emerging markets

Ascot Underwriting Commission of site specific and acquisition of investment artwork

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Aviva Management of existing collection, including audit,

Valuation and restoration

Acquisition of new work

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AXA Real Estate - Vivid Digital Art Programme Vivid Digital is a competition, exhibition and commissioning programme devised and curated by Art Acumen, sponsored and

hosted by Bevis Marks Development and supported by British Council Film, Arts Council and City of London Corporation.

There is a prize of £1,200 for each category and an overall winner will be commissioned to create a site specific film or

animation for the 15 meter long media wall on the ground floor of 6 Bevis Marks

Bacardi

Procure and curate collection of contemporary

Limited edition prints

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BHP Biliton

Commission abstract landscape paintings for

European Head Quarters

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BNP Paribas

Curate annual art-rental exhibition (over three years)

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Boston Consulting Group

Procurement of Original Artwork, fine art photography and limited edition etchings for client facing area

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Centrica

Management of art collection for ten years: procurement of original artwork, commissioning,

valuations for insurance and auction

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Edison Procurement of Artwork for London Office All the work refers to Edison, either through association with a place of business or directly through references to its values and culture.

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Circuit of Wales Public Art Programme

Circuit of Wales is a world-class automotive cluster, centred around a performance circuit designed to host international

motor sport events such as MotoGP, World Superbikes, World Motocross and World Touring Car

Art Acumen are currently designing an art programme that will be truly integrated into the language and structure of the

Circuit of Wales (CoW) site and surroundings, successfully articulating the four main themes: unique local landscape,

renewable energy, technology and automotive.

The art programme has a budget of over £1.6 m and will attract International artists as well as harness local talent though

direct commissioning and apprenticeships with leading artists.

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Epsilon Real Estate Partners

Prime London Real Estate, Langham Street

Art Rental for Show Apartment

Experian

Commission photographic mosaic that communicated the client’s standing as a global corporation.

The project was collaborative and inclusive; Experian staff from all over the world were offered the opportunity

to submit their landscape photographs and be part of the artwork.

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Friends Life

• Audit and value UK collection over four sites

• Curate art collection as part of move to One New Change, London. To include reframe of

suitable existing art work and procurement of new work for key spaces

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FTI Consulting

Curator of FTI’s International Photography Collection

Art Acumen commissioned this collection of fine art photography to illustrate the many notable British

inventors, social reformers, industrialists and academics that have made a significant and lasting effect

on our world

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Peter Marks ROGET

Was an English doctor, writer and inventor, but today is best know for his ‘thesaurus’.

Prof Dame Carole JORDON

The first ever president of the Royal Astronomical Society. She

carries out research in astrophysics, studying the physics of hot

plasmas around stars

Grosvenor/Stow

Procurement of Artwork for New Office Development

A sculpture rental programme for their prestigious new office development in Mayfair.

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Grosvenor & Stow Sculpture Rental Programme for

33 Davies Street, Mayfair

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ICBC

Art procurement of limited edition fine art prints

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Kleinwort Benson

Procurement of Original Artwork for Client Area. Contemporary art work with historic precedence – similar

ethos to the building

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Land Securities

Procurement of Original Artwork for European Head Quarters

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Lovells

Procurement of original artwork, including ceramic collection for

executive floor and stone artisan table for reception

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Logica

Audit and Valuation

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Prime London Real Estate, Lyall Street

Procure Art for Private Client

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Prime London Real Estate, Lyall Street

Procure Art for Private Client

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Prime London Real Estate, Lyall Street

Procure Art for Private Client

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Morgan Stanley

Acquisition of rental artwork for

European Head Quarters

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Northampton Borough Council

A major public art commission in the centre

Of Northampton

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The council’s brief was for a

sculpture to celebrate the life

and achievements of Nobel

Prize Winner Dr Francis Crick,

co-discoverer of the ‘double

helix’ structure of DNA. The

sculpture needed to engage and

inspire townspeople and visitors

of all ages and create an identity

for Abingdon Street, one of

Northampton’s main shopping

streets.

Discovery is a sculpture in two

parts referencing the double

helix structure. The figures are

depicted in bold, abandoned

postures conveying a sense of

optimism and passion, and the

sheer daring of Crick’s work.

Taylor Wimpey

Public Art Commission for the regeneration

of Moreton Street

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Andre Wallace’s brief was

to create a sculpture to

reflect the scale and

personality of Moreton

Street and the type of

people living nearby. The

larger-than-life sculpture,

which marks the entrance to

Moreton Street from

Vauxhall Bridge Road, is a

playful piece depicting a girl

on roller skates. It is cast in

bronze resin due not only to

budgetary considerations

but also to achieve the

necessary durability to

withstand traffic pollution.

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Acquisition of rental artwork for

European Head Quarters

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Testimonials

Martin Reeves Group Creative Director at Maris Interiors LLP I've known and worked with Catherine for a few years now, and each time I ask for her help and consultancy with clients , I am always not only impressed, but I have become used to looking forward to seeing her contribution and proposal. Sarah Asghar Executive Assistant at Edison Investment Research Catherine is a knowledgeable, personable professional who strives to ensure that the client is happy. She has incredible attention to detail and truly understands the needs of her clients. Fantastic to work with. Tara Kleiner EA to CFO & Main counsel/support to Legal Director I engaged Catherine to assist me in obtaining an artwork that was to be framed and featured in one of the new Executive Offices. I found Catherine to be very informative, pleasant and accommodating in each step of the process to which she personally delivered the final product. I would also like to give my appreciation to Catherine for arranging the artist statement that she went out of her way to arrange, this was certainly a wonderful idea that was very well received by the Executive - so, thank you Catherine, and for a very easy and pleasant experience! Jan Portch Office Manager at Land Securities Group PLC Catherine is a joy to have on board - always creative and reliable, never pushing her ideas on you but always able to rationalise them perfectly. Inevitably they work! Has great attention to detail and a sound understanding of the business requirements alongside that creative expertise. Very patient and personable, too!

Deborah Eastwood Office Manager at Ropes & Gray LLP I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Catherine Thomas at Art Acumen. Catherine has worked with me several times on various different collections, budgets, concepts and has always delivered to an exceptionally high standard. Catherine was particularly adept at understanding the idiosyncrasies of our needs and presenting exciting options that not only followed our brief but helped expand it as well. nick willars Director - Design Management, EMEA at AECOM I worked with Catherine when I was an associate at Swanke Hayden Connell Architects on The Open University's new library building. Catherine is passionate about her work and has an in-depth knowledge of not only art but also the up and coming artists and how their work can be integrated into a building's design. She had a great sense of responsibility, commitment and was always available to help solve any problems. She is a valuable member of the design team and the results of her input have contributed to the many awards subsequently given to the building and it's interiors Jackie McGrath Facilities Manager – Boston Consulting Group We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Art Acumen. They have worked with us several times on a various different collections, budgets, concepts and has always delivered to an exceptionally high standard. They were particularly adept at understanding the idiosyncrasies of our needs and presenting exciting options that not only followed our brief but helped expand it as well. Rebecca Niddrie-Webb Facilities Manager – Kleinwort Benson Bank Art Acumen have grasped our short and long term requirements brilliantly - we are currently displaying two beautiful pieces in our reception and hope to collaborate much more as we enhance our new corporate headquarters with artworks.

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