PUBLIC ART
We transform public spaces through art that inspires and enhances the environments we live in.
More and more today, our clients are recognising the impact that art can make on public spaces. Strategically designed and placed public art can be used to celebrate local cultures, express community values, strengthen brands, revitalize neighbourhoods, and increase community capital. Since our beginnings, our work has been focused on influencing how people interact with the built environment. This has made us a global first of its kind consultancy that has the ability to deliver from concept to installation complete public art master plans, art strategies and artwork commissions. Our work is focused on shaping and transforming through public art, public spaces into places people want to be and come back to again and again.
ART STRATEGIES
LIMAH develops public art master plans and strategies for large and small-scale developments. Our process begins at site analysis and surveys, studies of human behaviour and movements, site vistas and conditions to determine ideal locations and context for the work. We determine project objectives, budgets, goals and parameters. Our team then begins artistic theme research, identification of appropriate site-specific mediums, local cultural references, materials and opportunities. Part of this early research is artist pre-qualification or if the client prefers we may undertake artist competition management and contract coordination between artists and clients.
CONCEPTUAL
Upon selection of a thematic direction, either Limah’s established in-house artists or in collaboration with local and international artists, we begin conceptualising the artwork. The concepts are taken to full development through hand sketches, renderings, 3D Models and physical prototypes.
TECHNICAL
Once artwork concepts are approved we collaborate with the architectural team on location coordination, MEP requirements, engineering, structural and technical detailing and further quality assurance during the implementation stage, to ensure the works will stand the test of time. Often some artists require assistance in realising their visions; here we act as technical advisors to bring the works to completion through technical detailing and value engineering while maintaining the work's integrity.
STREET ART
Many projects today are seeking an authentic street vibe through the use of street art or graffiti. LIMAH and its team of in-house artists have created original street artworks for iconic landmarks such as La Mer in Dubai with over 50 unique works. These works are conceptualized, often with stories and themes, and once approved we collaborate with painters to bring the works to life.
ADVISORY & MANAGEMENT
In all of our projects, we provide art advisory and project management to ensure works are site-specific and appropriate in becoming part of the overall client vision and masterplan. Some clients prefer investment works that maintain or increase in value over time, while others are cost conscious and prefer our in-house established artists provide solutions. In either case, our art advisory services assist clients in obtaining the most appropriate works. Commissioning of the work involves contract administration by us and pre-qualification of qualified fabricators and artists.
INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT
LIMAH has a team of on-site engineers experienced with manufacturing methods, QA/QC and art project management in order to bring the artworks to life with the quality needed in today’s public spaces.
La Mer
Stretching out into the sea from the Jumeirah Beach Neighbourhood is an eclectic district called La Mer – a charming community perfect for art lovers looking for a micro-holiday.
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