Jack Gunning

If your organization manages a corporate art collection, you’ve likely faced questions about how to justify, document, and potentially leverage that collection financially. What was once considered a static cultural amenity is increasingly recognized as a strategic asset—one that can provide liquidity without disrupting operations or diluting ownership. This guide walks you through the fundamentals … Read more

If your organization manages a corporate art collection, you’ve likely faced a familiar scenario: an office manager spots a piece at a local fair and purchases it without approval, an executive’s personal taste overrides broader strategy, or a newly acquired work sits in storage because no one documented where it should hang. The result is … Read more

If your organization manages a corporate art collection, you’ve likely faced the question of whether to buy or lease. Acquiring art outright ties up capital, adds insurance complexity, and locks you into pieces that may not age well with your brand. Art leasing offers an alternative: access to valuable pieces without the full commitment of … Read more

If your organization manages a corporate art collection across multiple offices or sites, you’ve likely encountered the challenge of keeping valuations current, consistent, and compliant. Understanding art valuation methods isn’t just an academic exercise—it’s foundational to protecting your assets, meeting regulatory requirements, and making informed strategic decisions. Table of Contents Why Art Valuation Matters for … Read more

If your organization manages corporate art, you’ve likely faced scenarios where works disappeared into the unknown—and you need real art storage solutions, not improvised closets. The 2020 office closures sent art hastily packed into closets and hallways without documentation—a 2021 survey by the Association of Corporate Art Curators found 65% of organizations experienced exactly this, … Read more

If your organization manages fine art across multiple locations, you already know how quickly things get complicated. A corporate collection that once lived in a single headquarters now spans regional offices in Chicago, clinic networks in Houston, and a new campus opening in 2027. Artwork is constantly rotated, loaned to partner museums, and reinstalled for … Read more

Consider a multi-city financial firm refreshing its offices after the hybrid shift. Leadership decides to reinstall art in lobbies and collaboration hubs—not as decoration, but as a deliberate tool to reconnect distributed teams and signal sophistication to visiting clients. Large-scale commissioned pieces now replace traditional reception desks, creating immediate emotional resonance in what designers call … Read more

Corporate art has evolved well beyond wall decoration. Today, organizations treat their collections as strategic assets that shape brand identity, enhance employee experience, and create lasting impressions on stakeholders. From headquarters in New York to regional offices opened between 2018 and 2024, from campus-style healthcare facilities to multi-floor law firm displays, fine art now serves … Read more

A common misconception about corporate artwork is that it exists merely to fill blank walls or add a touch of color to the office environment. Some might view it as an afterthought, a line item for aesthetics rather than a strategic asset. However, the reality is far more nuanced and impactful. For the corporate art … Read more

As a Strategic Advisor for Corporate Aesthetics, I often encounter a fundamental question from corporate art managers: “How do I move beyond simply decorating walls and create a strategic art collection that truly reflects our brand and culture?” This isn’t just about choosing pretty pictures; it’s about translating the intangible essence of your organization – its … Read more