Art Storage for the Abstract Artist

Minimalist art is always a source of contention, but following her esteemed Jewish memorial created in Vienna, Rachel Whiteread’s new exhibition entitled ‘Detached,’ at the Gagosian Gallery in London, is set to be a success. Richard Dorment from the Telegraph suggests that perhaps her work is so well respected due to being “freighted with meaning.”

 

In this exhibition, she takes everyday objects and detaches them from their initial significance by casting them in concrete, plaster or resin. This causes people to think more deeply about the structure of an object, but also consider the people who used them. Objects such as bathtubs and sheds become imbued with meaning rather than existing as a simple, utilitarian object. We’re wondering if Rachel would like to use a crate from our friends at Easycrate for inspiration for a spectacle at her exhibition. Although it goes without saying that plastic crates are so much more than simple objects!
 

In any case, Rachel is always welcome to store her artwork with us here at Cube Fine Art Services, especially having studied her art in Sussex at the local Brighton polytechnic! With our climate controlled storage, we can help maintain the integrity of her unique pieces by protecting them from heat, cold, dust, mould and humidity. Whatever the object, whether it be a shed or the kitchen sink, we will endeavour to find a suitable solution that meets your needs and budget. Contact us today for a service that is second to none in offering bespoke art transport and storage.

The original selfies – Pristine Portraits

In recent months we have seen the rise of the selfie where celebrities and mere mortals alike take posed and staged photos of themselves. According to the urban dictionary a selfie is a picture taken of yourself that is planned to be uploaded to Facebook or other social networking sites. But we think that selfies have been around much longer than originally presumed as really self portraits can be seen as a type of selfie!

Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol... just a few famous artists who have all dabbled in the art of self portraits and usually display interesting and unique views of the artists themselves.

So do you have any portraits or self portraits that you need to store to keep in pristine condition? Cube Fine Art offers a range of art storage facilities to cater for a variety of art pieces from sculptures and sketches to antique furniture. Climate controlled storage units are also available for more delicate and valuable pieces.

So whether your portrait is a priceless family air loom or a famous valuable antique, Cube Fine Art has the facilities to store your artworks. Get incontact today to find out more.

Portraits for storage

In light of the recent loss of Lady Thatcher, an infamous political character not only in Britain but on the world stage we have decided to dedicate this week’s Cube Fine Art blog to discuss some Thatcher related artworks that have been created over the years.

In the past few days you would have found The Iron lady who divided our nation plastered on nearly every newspaper in the UK with tributes coming in from across the world. But we are going to highlight some of the portraits that have been commissioned to artists over the years that have been able to capture her true spirit and seem to ooze her powerful and passionate aura.

The portraits are typically thinking pieces that encourage the audience to reflect upon Thatcher and her life, and typically capture not only her tell tale highly groomed hair styles and pearl earring! - but her ideology and political work that seem to reflect the opinions held by the artist creating a cloud of controversy that still seems to follow the Thatcher name.  

Views on Thatcher’s political stance were mixed to say the least and this has resulted in artworks varying in tone and interpretation from ominous and imposing to gentle and virtuous. The portraits serve to ensure she will never been forgotten not least for being Britain’s first and currently only woman Prime Minister but for the changes she made to our country and in David Cameron’s words who “saved our country”.

In the wake of her death we predict Thatcher artworks will rise in popularity and value. So do you have any Thatcher related artworks? If so store with Cube Fine Arts to ensure they are protected and stored with as much care and dedication that the Lady herself had to her cause.

Get in contact now for more information and to speak to one of our expert staff about the packing, storing and shipping of your prized artworks. 

Equine Art

The Grand National is coming up this Saturday and here at Cube Fine art we've got racing fever! With horses, odds and bets on the mind we thought it apt to discuss horse related art in our latest blog.

Horses are the epitome of strength and grace and are fitting subjects of artist’s work. They have long provided inspiration for artists such as Munnings and George Stubbs who are perhaps England’s most famous painters where horses are usually their subject of choice; but more recently the Turner prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger has unveiled his latest work, a life-sized marble and resin racehorse sculpture, at the Mall in London.

Amusingly we even found news where horses themselves pick up the paintbrush to create artworks! With dedicated websites and forums about the art of horse painting and even a horse that has sold its artworks for small fortunes!

That’s enough horsing around... When it comes to art storage, packing and shipping remember Cube Fine Arts, whether it’s a sculpture or a sketch we have the facilities to ensure your art is cared for and protected. Get in contact today to find out more.