The term ‘millennial’ is generally accepted to refer to the generation born between the early 1980's and the year 2000, otherwise known as ‘Generation Y’.
By 2020 millennials will make up over 50% of the global workforce. In order to attract and retain the very best of this burgeoning talent pool, employers will need to consider how to tailor their office environment to appeal to millennial working preferences.
We hear all the time that ‘our people are our best assets’ or to take it a step further the right people certainly are.
Art is a powerful tool, especially when you understand that it has more to offer than just its aesthetic qualities. Carefully chosen pieces can make a big impression on potential employees, as well as improve your staff retention levels.
Esbe is a young gun having only been a professionally practicing artist for four years. She turned to art when her career as a classical guitarist was brought to a halt by a neurological RSI (repetitive strain injury). Having trained at the Royal Academy of Music and always worked as a professional musician Esbe reflects, “When the condition developed and it was diagnosed I knew I would never play again”
In a world inundated with signs prompting us to push, pull and follow the arrows are there more intuitive ways to help people find their way around a building?
Directional signage is no doubt central to the successful navigation of a space… but perhaps we are missing something.
In the run up to International Women’s Day, we asked our women artists for a message to their younger selves. We asked,
“What would you say to the little girl who became the artist you are today?”
The responses were inspiring.
Famed for their provocative posters the Guerrilla Girls are an anonymous group of feminist art activists who have been campaigning for a democratic art world since 1985. Their many thousands of posters and stickers have made their way from stealth street projects to exhibitions and museums worldwide; you’ll even find their punchy slogans printed onto homeware and T-shirts in the Tate and Saatchi gift shop.
Pagan festival come global (and just a little commercial) celebration of love; Valentine’s Day in nearly here. Love never fails to inspire artists; from poets to painters, emblems of love crop up in cultures all over the world.
In November 2016, Lorraine Benton became the first artist to take part in the Little Van Gogh residency.
The residency gave Lorraine a week’s exclusive use of a cottage in the New Forest, Hampshire, a location known for its inspiring scenery and wildlife.
Spiritual, and serene… these are both words that float to mind when looking at Anna’s work or, to think of it, when describing Anna herself.
We often hear artists refer to their art as an extension of themselves and Anna embodies this case and point.
Boosting staff wellbeing should be a key focus for every employer. There are a variety of ways in which to do this and adding art to a working environment can be a great place to start. Lilli Hender from Office Genie discusses the benefits of art in the office and other measures you can put in place to enhance wellness.
With gifting season fast approaching it’s time to start browsing art.
Receiving a beautifully made, original work of art, chosen or perhaps even made just for you… it’s magical
Have an art exhibition in your office that changes regularly. By changing the art regularly you create a talking point that will encourage people to debate and share their personal opinions.
Artist residencies offer an artist an opportunity to develop their creative practice in a completely new environment. From painters to writers, musicians to poets there are residencies all over the world that invite creatives to come and explore their practice away from home.
The Open Studios is an exciting cultural event where artists throw open their doors and invite you to meet them in person and explore their work. This takes place all over the country throughout the year with artists opening their studios to the public offering free workshops and an opportunity to buy original work at affordable prices.
Whatever the style of your home, here are our top picks for the art trends of 2016. Whether it’s abstract art that you love or street art on canvas, if you’re in need of art inspiration, we’re excited to show you some of Europe’s most exceptional emerging artists.
Art plays a powerful role in office design and should not be overlooked or deemed a luxury. It is known to boost productivity and is an immediate and visible sign that a company cares about its employee and visitor experience.
Immersing ourselves in art for a few hours at a gallery isn’t something many of us have time to do regularly. But whether you’re or a casual art admirer or a full-time fanatic, there are lots of ways to feed your eyes and your brain with art every day.
Virtually no effort is required; just keep your eyes open and you’ll be amazed at how easy it is…
If ever the proverb, “it’s the journey not the destination” applied to anyone- it’s Rob. He’s laid back and in the same breath enterprising. He applies a calm but productive approach to life as he does his art, moving from moment to moment, painting to painting.
Visual art has long been acknowledged as one of the most emotional means of communicating human feelings and ideas. But art can also play an even more important role in literally transforming the lives of the people who create it.
When I caught up with landscape artist Lynda Minter on the phone, she was walking along the River Thames. The wind blustered in the background and she sounded relaxed and in her element.
Last year The Euro Tour was created to showcase 20 specially selected Little Van Gogh artists internationally. Three UK artists were chosen to take part in the four year touring exhibition set to make stops in France, Germany, Belgium and the UK.
Ask yourself ‘What happens when I look at art?’ and the odds are that you’ll think about how visual art makes you feel, rather than the physical processes that take place in your brain.
For thousands of years, art has played an integral part in the everyday lives of human beings – from a means of self-expression and communication, to more unusual purposes like transmitting codes or even asking favours of gods.
But beyond the emotional and societal aspects of art creation and appreciation, how does visual art benefit our brains?
Mix and match- Shelves take up space and there’s no need for them to look boring. Insert prints, small paintings, photographs or sculptures between objects and books.
An exciting and exclusive opportunity coming your way… The Artist Residency
Artist residencies offer an artist an opportunity to develop their creative practice in a completely new environment. From painters to writers, musicians to poets there are residencies all over the world that invite creatives to come and explore their practice away from home.
Every artist in the Little Van Gogh network creates a unique collection of eleven paintings. But how do they go about achieving this vast creative task?
Creating a large series of artwork – with a consistent theme and style – at first sounds like a huge challenge. For many artists, however, it’s simply a natural next step as part of a lifetime of creating art.
If you’re feeling inspired to create your own artwork but don’t know where to begin, follow these tips from three of the Little Van Gogh artists.
At Little Van Gogh, we’re proud to have over 100 artists in our catalogue, between them spanning many styles and media. We exhibit their work in office spaces all over the UK, regularly bringing it to new audiences and new venues. But what happens behind the scenes of the creative process?
Little Van Gogh brings the arts and business together by exhibiting the work of talented emerging artists in offices all over Europe. The exhibitions change every two months, show casing a new artist in an office with every exhibition. This means that people have an opportunity to experience gallery quality art at work very day and even buy it if they want to.
Our reaction to a piece of art is nothing less than deeply personal, with our feelings, tastes and opinions helping us to form our thoughts and response.