Our Why
Art belongs in the spaces where people live, work, and gather.
ARTEQUE is a community of art advisors, artists, and system thinkers working together to create meaningful spaces that are rooted in place and culture. We execute large-scale rollouts with precision.
Our flexible framing system allows for efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. Everything we produce is built with sustainable materials, designed to support reuse, and made to be recycled.
You support artists with every purchase, as artists are paid a licensing fee for every reproduction. In addition, a portion of our proceeds are donated to nonprofit arts organizations like Open Source Gallery.
Values
A Commercial Art Advisory Service Built on Devotion to Artists
Art with Purpose. Design with Intent.
Our goal is to provide:
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Emerging and established artists with a platform to share their work and ensure they earn ongoing income from every placement.
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Access to a creative ecosystem — from independent art advisors to local creative communities.
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Art curation that is accessible, scalable, and financially sustainable for all involved.
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A belief that commerce and culture are not at odds — that buying art for your space can simultaneously support working artists and strengthen the communities that sustain them.
The Evidence
Art and Human-Centered Design
The case for art in commercial environments is well-documented. A growing body of research across healthcare, workplace design, and hospitality consistently shows that thoughtfully curated art programs improve outcomes — for people, for spaces, and for business.
Health & Wellbeing
A landmark review of over 3,000 studies concluded that art plays "a major role in the prevention of ill health, the promotion of health, and the management and treatment of illness across the lifespan." Art in healthcare settings has been shown to reduce patient anxiety, lower pain perception, and shorten recovery times.
Source: The Lancet / The Observer
Workplace Performance
Gensler's Workplace Survey consistently links enriched environments — including art and visual culture — to higher employee engagement, creativity, and retention. Organizations that invest in the quality of their physical environment report measurable improvements in productivity and talent attraction.
Source: Gensler Workplace Survey
Hospitality & Guest Experience
Research in the hospitality sector shows that art-integrated environments drive higher guest satisfaction scores, increased dwell time, and stronger brand recall. Properties with distinctive art programs consistently outperform comparable properties on review platforms and repeat-visit metrics.
Source: HERD Journal · Cornell Hospitality Research
Commercial Value
Evidence-based design research links thoughtful art programs to measurable increases in commercial lease premiums, retail conversion rates, and long-term tenant satisfaction. Art is increasingly recognized by developers and asset managers as a value-add investment rather than a discretionary cost.
Source: Urban Land Institute · CBRE Research
Sustainability
Sustainability & Material Responsibility
PVC-free tension fabric system with recyclable aluminum frame and optional recycled-content textiles.
ARTEQUE develops modular art systems for the built environment with a focus on material health, circular design, and responsible production. Our systems support specification workflows used by leading architecture and design firms and align with frameworks such as the Common Material Framework, Gensler GPS, LEED, and BREEAM.
Operational Performance
- Energy-neutral production facility
- A+++ energy performance rating
- 600 on-site solar panels
- Reduced operational carbon footprint
Material Responsibility
- 100% PVC-free textile substrates
- Recycled PET yarn options
- Dye sublimation printing for low-waste color application
- Durable anodized aluminum frame system
Circular Design
- Modular and replaceable textile system
- Artwork can be updated without replacing frames
- Designed for disassembly and long service life
Production & Logistics
- Printing waste streams recycled
- Flat-packed system reduces packaging waste
- Lower transportation volume and shipping emissions
Framework Alignment
Gensler GPS v2.1 / v1.1
Material Health · Circularity · Operational Carbon
CSI MasterFormat
Division 09 – Finishes (Primary) · Division 05 – Metals (Frame System)
Common Material Framework
Material Health · Carbon · Circularity
LEED / BREEAM
Energy performance · Materials responsibility
Ready to Build a Space Worth Remembering?
Tell us about your project and we will put together a curatorial direction, a production plan, and a clear timeline — at no cost to you.
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