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Art Trends: Tech Assist
This month’s collection explores artist relationships with technology. The relationship between art and technology is all abuzz as of late, and this month’s Art Trends report dives right into the fray. Feast your eyes and bend your brain with this curated collection of art that explores technologies as artistic tools – read the full…
Art Lab in January
We’re ringing in the new year with ethereal architectural drawings and verdant spring textures – see the full collection of brand new pieces straight from our Studio Artists here.
IL MIO: A RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT, Part 2
This is part 2 of an ongoing series featuring the works of our in-house Studio Artists. See part 1 here. The Concept Project is an annual initiative with our Studio Artist team to create independently driven work throughout the year. Studio Artists created concept collections with a variety of properties in mind, all with…
IL MIO: A RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT, Part 1
This is part 1 of an ongoing series featuring the works of our in-house Studio Artists. The Concept Project is an annual initiative with our Studio Artist team to create independently driven work throughout the year. Studio Artists created concept collections with a variety of properties in mind, all with a “Spring” theme –…
Best of 2022 – Kalisher Studio Originals
With a fresh new year around the corner, we look back at our favorite creations from the Studio Artist team in 2022. See our favorite installed art pieces in this post. The Kalisher team knocked it out of the park in 2022 – whether it was the Kalisher Curation team working with commissioned artists…
Best of 2022 – Installed Art
With a fresh new year around the corner, we look back at our favorite installations from 2022. See our favorite new-in-2022 art from our Studio Artists in a separate post. The Kalisher team knocked it out of the park in 2022 – whether it was the Kalisher Curation team working with commissioned artists or…
The Morrow Hotel Opens in Washington, DC
Washington, DC’s NoMa neighborhood welcomes The Morrow, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton Washington, DC’s NoMa neighborhood celebrated the opening of The Morrow in late November, a much-anticipated addition to the creative district’s scene. Built on the site of a 100-year-old manufacturing building, the hotel aims to marry the property’s historic qualities with a…
Art Lab in December
Textures abound in this month’s selection of new art – enjoy our studio artists’ pick of December favorites. See the full collection here.
Art Trends: Fall Finds & Features
This month’s collection is inspired by natural elements and subdued hues. Kalisher’s Studio Artist and Art Consulting teams made the trip to High Point, NC to see the latest styles, design trends and products at this year’s High Point Market. Among the visual feasts of inspiration, we took note of some themes throughout –…
Loews Coral Gables Opens Its Doors
The Plaza Coral Gables welcomes its newest addition to a burgeoning business district. As part of an effort to revitalize Miami’s business district, Loews Coral Gables has officially opened its doors as the first hotel located in the Plaza Coral Gables. With “beauty and balance” as the top priority, Kalisher teamed up with the design…
Art Lab in November
Enjoy these selections from our latest collection of art to accompany the chilly transition from autumn to winter.
Art Lab in October
Fall is officially here, and along with it comes a seasonal inspired collection straight from our Studio Artists. Check out the team’s exploration of color, texture, and media over at Art Lab! Check out Art Lab to See More!
September Trends: Part Two
Part two of this month’s collection is inspired by trends and tones we expect to see more of in the coming year. Click here to see part one. ARCHES AND CURVES Arches & curves have always created strong architectural and structural elements while offering a comfortable line for the eye to follow. These architectural trends…
September Trends: Part One
Part one of this month’s collection is inspired by trends and tones we expect to see more of in the coming year. 2022/2023 Color Trends Color: Digital Lavender | Art: Kalisher Studio Color: Astro Dust | Art: Kalisher Studio Color: Galactic Cobalt | Art: Kalisher Studio Color: Sage Leaf | Art: Kalisher…
Four Corners
This month’s collection is inspired by this summer’s resurgence of US travel. As Americans become more comfortable with traveling again, cities like New York, Atlanta, Orlando, Seattle, Miami and Las Vegas have cracked the top 10 destinations list. Please enjoy the August collection which celebrates the regionalism of all four corners of North America as…
Art Lab in August
Each month Kalisher gathers up some of our favorite pieces that our very own Studio Artists have made and puts it on Art Lab, which is an amazing tool in which the user is able to create and curate art collections from the Kalisher libraby. Check out Art Lab here! The August collection features abstracts,…
Art Trend: Material Matters
This month’s collection is inspired by Materiality. In relation to art, Materiality is how art’s material qualities are sensed, interpreted and understood. The interpretation of materials allows us to imbue additional layers of meaning into artwork both abstract and representative in nature and helps us to bridge the gap between the material world and immaterial…
Art 101: Composition
This is part 3 of our Art 101 series which examines the fundamentals of art. Check out part 1 here and part 2 here. These fundamental building blocks allow us to create, critique, and converse about art from a universal frame of reference. From the elements and principles of design to composition and shape psychology,…
Art Trend: Summer Saturation
This month’s “Summer Saturation” collection is inspired by Chicago artist, Nick Cave’s first career retrospective titled “Forothermore” which Kalisher will be visiting in July. The installation, curated by the Guggenheim’s Naomi Beckwith, is on display this summer at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and features many of the artist’s “Soundsuits” which were created…
The Dune Hotel: Welcome to The Dune
Each month we’ll explore the themes presented within the Dune Hotel, an internally driven and coastal inspired concept project completed in 2021 by our Studio Team. This collection showcases cohesive and contemporary sets of artwork, delivering a sense of approachable, residential, and coastal vibes through a variety of media and styles. The artwork presented here…
The Farnam Brings Industrial Chic to Downtown Omaha
Omaha is ready to welcome the newest Autograph Collection this May 20th. Reaching high into the clouds, this boutique hotel is located in the city’s tallest building, drawing travelers near and far to enjoy the gorgeous riverfront views. The Farnam has 120 guest rooms and 24 suites, all designed with impeccable detail and an emphasis…
Art Trend: Art In Bloom
This month’s “Art In Bloom” collection is inspired by French artist, Alexandre Benjamin Navet’s “Fifth Avenue Blooms” imagined in collaboration with Van Cleef & Arpels. The installation is timed to coincide with Frieze New York (May 18th through May 22nd). The street-side installation is inspired by the artist’s joyful sketches of vases, florals and inventive…
Art 101: Principles of Design
This is part 2 of our Art 101 series which examines the fundamentals of art. Check out part 1 here. These fundamental building blocks allow us to create, critique, and converse about art from a universal frame of reference. From the elements and principles of design to composition and shape psychology, this presentation was once…
The Dune Hotel: Introduction
Each month we’ll explore the themes presented within the Dune Hotel, an internally driven and coastal inspired concept project completed in 2021 by our Studio Team. Each year, our Studio Team completes its favorite departmental initiative over the span of several months. The Concept Project, an independently and internally driven project, serves as a…
Nobu Celebrates Eighth Anniversary
A multimillion-dollar refresh commemorates Nobu’s eighth anniversary on the Vegas strip. This renovation is one of the many project collaborations between Caesars Entertainment Inc. and Nobu Hospitality. The Rockwell Group was tasked to add a residential but modern feel to the re-envisioned guestrooms and common areas which were first designed in 2013. The re-design draws…
Art Trend: Modern Minimal
This month’s Modern Minimal collection is inspired by the 9th annual Chicago Expo which took place April 7th-10th. The show highlighted the work of global contemporary and modern artists with programs dedicated to a panel series of cross platform dialogues, paintings, sculpture, site-specific works, outdoor installations and digital public art platforms. Please enjoy this April…
Marriott Debuts Its 8,000th Hotel
Marriott debuts its iconic Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ! Developed by the Bernstein Companies and designed by the award winning Rottet Studio, the hotel reaches 12-stories tall and is adjacent to its 22-story office building. The full-service hotel features 224 rooms, custom curated with elegant dimensional artwork and black and white photography. Intricate…
Art 101: Elements of Design
Our teams regularly engage in workshops, technique demonstrations, studio and art fair visits, and other continuing education outlets to grow our expertise. Some are department specific while others bridge the collaborative gap between teams. A great place to start? Where else but with the basics. These fundamental building blocks allow us to create, critique, and…
Welcome to the Kalisher Blog!
We’re excited to launch the new Kalisher Blog! Here you’ll find posts from our team about industry trends, company and studio happenings, special project features, and much more. But first, let us quickly introduce ourselves and our work: Kalisher is a hospitality art consulting firm equipped with an in-house team of artists and curators. We…
