When did you start work as Silver
Nova’s art curator?
My team and I come in after the
architects and the designers have
finished, so we have a clear understanding
of the spaces to curate for and their
function. This is typically around a year
before the ship is delivered.
How do you source art for cruise ships?
After creating a curatorial direction –
which is the narrative that we want the
art to follow – we identify which type of artwork will work well in a space to
create harmony or provoke a different
way of looking at something.
Then we
identify artists whose work will uplift
the space, whose work is art for art’s
sake – not commercial or decorative.
We
aim for an eclectic collection – murals,
sculpture, painting, collage, textiles,
ceramics and bronzes.
After that, we
create mood boards, contact the artists
and present proposals to Silversea.
What kind of artists feature aboard
Silver Nova?
We create collections for the travel
industry, so why not showcase
different cultures?
We create synergies
between emerging, mid-career and
established artists from 11 countries
– that’s why we travel so much.
What are the challenges of sourcing
art for a ship rather than a gallery
Creating a collection that copes with
dramatic changes in temperature as
well as abiding by safety regulations.
For example, artwork on walls can’t
project more than one centimetre,
to avoid guests injuring themselves,
and it also needs to withstand people
touching it.
How is Silversea different from other
cruise lines?
We curate for over 30 cruise ships,
and I would say the main difference
between Silversea and a line like Royal
Caribbean International is that the art
on board Royal Caribbean is made to
entertain, whereas the art on board
Silversea is made to educate.
Talk us through your favourite pieces
on Silver Nova
The collection is inspired by earth, fire,
water and air. We have some beautiful
ceramic work by a Spanish artist in the
Arts Café, and you can really see the
Spanish influence from its colour
palette and its surreal style.
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