Calender Timeline a la Song Dong

I can barely remember what I did last month, let alone the one before it. Consider trying to recall every single month of your life so far and encapsulating it in a picture. Well that’s exactly what Chinese artist, Song Dong, spent a year doing at the Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong. He created a separate illustration for each of the 432 months he had spent on the earth, accompanied by a short essay. These prints were copied and bound into 36 annual calendars to correlate with the life of the 36 year old Song Dong.

 However Mr Dong’s project did not end here: on the 21^st January, he invited over 400 members of the public to edit his illustrations, as they saw fit, to match their own interpretation. Copies of the calendar were placed on 432 desks where the public could add their own memories and add another layer of historical perspective. Song Dong’s project was already vast, but with the addition of public participation, this was art on a mass scale. For all of the original altered illustrations that do not get displayed in the Asia Art Archive and other galleries, it is necessary to preserve them in the appropriate manner. This event was history in the making with hundreds of unique pieces created in the blink of eye. Here at Cube Fine Art Services, we recognise the individuality of each artistic creation and endeavour to tailor storage to their bespoke needs.  

Whether it be Song Dong’s artistic creations, the altered public versions or your own artwork which holds a sentimental value, we are happy to store it for you. Our state of the art climate controlled facilities prevent premature ageing and protect the timeless quality of your artwork. So why not create your own calendar timeline today and store it with us here at Cube Fine Art Services. Contact us for more information.

 

Love Is In The Air

Cupid contacted us here at Cube Fine Art Services and told us that we must make sure that artwork is stored in the correct environment unique to its needs. That is why this February; we are offering a FREE expert storage consultation.

 

Our team has extensive expertise in creating protective environments for fine art and specialist pieces. We understand how no two items are the same and will endeavour to tailor the storage to your specific artistic needs, so that you are completely satisfied that you are leaving it in safe hands.

 

From advising you with regards to damage and risk assessments, the best environment for maintaining the integrity of your artwork to the legalities that need to be observed as part of the overseas shipping process, our expert team will work to create the best possible solution for you.

 

So contact us today to take advantage of this generous service, courtesy of Cupid.

 

Nibble Free Art

Did anyone hear BBC 5 Live’s, Shelagh Fogarty have an on-air panic when she saw a mouse roaming around the studio this week? She leapt onto her chair, proceeded to squeal at the little critter live on-air and then even went so far as to threaten resignation if the mouse so much as touched her.

However the little rodents have not only been paying a visit to the MediaCity studios in Salford. Pest control firm, Rentokil received over a 25% rise in call-outs for rodent infestations since October 2011. Yes it’s true; mice activity seems to be on a rise, not only at home but in businesses throughout the UK.  Especially during these harsh winter months, when they are more inclined to retreat into human quarters to avoid the big chill.

The little pesks will chew through pretty much anything they can get their gnashers on: anything from your skirting boards, to your piping... to your family heirlooms and priceless artwork. Unfortunately mice do not have an eye for Monet or any other artist for that matter. To make matters worse, insurers usually refuse to pay out for vermin damage.

So avoid a game of hide and squeak and keep the rodents at bay by opting for Cube Fine Art Services. The last thing you want is a nibble through your favourite work of art. Or storage facilities are not only mouse-free, but are also temperature controlled to avoid any premature aging or damage. Contact us for more help and information.

 

Don’t Miss Out on our Free Photographic Inventory Offer

The New Year might only seem like it was yesterday but we’re nearly at the end of January already. We therefore thought that we’d take this opportunity to remind you about our special offer which is only available until the end of the month.

We’re offering all our customers a FREE photographic inventory* of all their artwork and other pieces which are stored in our climate controlled storage facility.

Want to take advantage of this offer? Then contact us for more information but hurry as this offer has to end on 31^st January.

*Terms and conditions apply

Keep Your Valentine’s Gift a Surprise

The next major gift-giving day is Valentine’s Day which for those of you who are prone to forgetting is on 14^th February. If you have an elaborate gift in mind such as a large sculpture, watercolour, mosaic or other piece of artwork, if can be difficult to know where to store it in advance of the big day without it getting noticed or damaged.

We can offer the perfect solution – store your fine art or other fragile and precious gifts with us at Cube Fine Art Storage. Our state-of-the-art storage facility ensures that your well-chosen gift will stay safe whilst awaiting Valentine’s Day. We can even store your item in our climate controlled storage area if required too.

To find out more about our secure storage facility, please contact us.

Textile and Costume Storage at Cube Fine Art

At Cube Fine Art Services, we not only offer state-of-the-art storage for your piece of fine art but also for textile and costume collections too. We recognise the importance of treating these precious materials with the same professional care as your artwork so you can be assured that your textiles and costumes are in good hands with us.

Our special climate controlled storage area is ideal for preserving your textiles, keeping them at just the right temperature and humidity whilst protecting them from light. Plus if you put your items into our climate controlled storage facility during January, you can get our photography inventory service for FREE*

If you would like to take advantage of this special offer or would like to know more about our climate controlled storage facility, please contact us for more information.

Free Offer to Celebrate The New Year

Happy New Year!

2012 was a busy year for us here at Cube Fine Art Services. One of the new services we offered last year was a photo inventory service and it proved so popular that we thought we’d celebrate the birthday of its launch by giving it to you FREE*

Take out climate controlled storage with us in January and you will receive a full photo inventory of all your items completely FREE.

Want to know more about this fantastic offer? Then contact contact us for more information.