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WELCOME to ATKYA (formerly known as Ameera Arts), an internationally acclaimed art consultancy specialising in spatial design, and the production, curation and sale of contemporary fine art, heritage style pieces, sculptures, ceramics, objets d’art, and one-off wearable or display-only jewellery, to name but a few of the many mediums in which we work. Over the last 25 years we have transformed our clients’ luxury homes, lavish hotels, international offices, royal palaces and government buildings with perfectly selected or created, placed and accented pieces, or entire collections of artwork. And we’d be delighted to do the same for you. This brochure has been produced to give you a flavour of our consulting work, into our creative world and the vast portfolio of artworks to which our clients have access. and an insight.
Matisse Ghaddaf, Co-Founder & Director
“For 25 years we have engaged some of the world’s finest creative talent, amassed hundreds of original works, curated pieces from across the globe, and worked with blue-chip corporations, governments and royal families – experience that is employed every single day, helping clients to transform their spaces in order to make just the right first impression.”
About Atkya
ATKYA (formerly known as Ameera Arts) has become a global leader in art consultancy, able to curate or create artworks in any medium or genre for any client wherever they may be in the world. Our rich history begins in the royal palaces of the Middle East, serving our clients’ insatiable appetite for the spectacular and the awe-inspiring. Over the years, our reach has extended to Europe and beyond, our artists have blossomed and their ranks swelled, and our client base diversified to cover any individual or organisation looking to express themselves through the art they display. We have had the great privilege of working in some of the most spectacular of venues, and those of a few of our most valued clients including the palace of HH The President of the UAE in Abu Dhabi, Dresdner Bank in Geneva, the United Nations Building in New York and the German Embassy in Paris. Central to the reputation we have built for consistent quality over the years are the talented individuals working for us – art consultants, spatial designers and the incredible artists whose exclusive works, commissioned reproductions, or collections are available through ATKYA.
Corporate Clients
When you welcome your clients, customers, suppliers, or even the talented individuals you hope to attract to your organisation, the judgement they make about your business may already be formed before your first handshake. We know how vitally important it is in any competitive marketplace to stand out for all the right reasons. Make sure the first impression your office space makes is a positive and lasting one. Years of experience working with the likes of Millennium Hotel Kuwait, Aramco Commercial & Residential Complex, Kunstkamer Wijdemeren Art brokerage and Gulf Investment House (GIH), ensure that we fully appreciate the need for establishing the right blend of impact and sophistication, to select just the right pieces – whether curated, commissioned or chosen from our immense collection, and to consider the intricacies of display with equal commitment.
JW Marriot Hotel
“Mr Ali Awad and his team provided JW Marriot with an exclusive contemporary artwork collection. They selected all of the artwork for our HQ offices in Kuwait and UAE. We found the ATKYA team to be both knowledgeable and professional, with an amazing ability to find and create art that is exciting and meets the aesthetic needs of each environment. Mr Ali Awad is a delightful person and we always enjoy having the opportunity to work with him.�
Royal Clients
ATKYA’s longest standing and most loyal clients can be found among the monarchies of the Middle East. Their palaces and private residences have long been blank canvases for our artistic creativity. And it is from the reputation that we were privileged to build there that we have been able to expand our business to new continents and client bases. Esteemed former and current clients include Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Fahd in Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayad (UAE), Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , Prince fahd bin salman Khubar Palace, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed and Sheikh Ali Khalifa Al Sabah (Kuwait). Precision, discretion and absolute respect for our client’s image and reputation are always of paramount importance. Our senior art consultants have a great deal of experience not only in the tastes and expectations of many royal families, but also the customs and etiquette required when working with such clients.
Representatives of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Royal Family
“We have found ATKYA to be a meticulous curator of artworks for us, with a great eye and attention to all the details required to assemble, install and care for an art collection. They managed the selection and installation of artworks at our royal residences. The process went very smoothly and the artworks have had a significant impact on the look and feel of the palace and its surroundings.”
Government Clients
The impression you exude comes not only from the person you are, your attire and external finery, but also from the space where you greet your guests, counterparts and visiting dignitaries. ATKYA has been working with governments across the globe for more than twenty years – transforming vast or characterless spaces into welcoming lobbies, receptions, halls and offices, that will long be remembered by their visitors, and enhancing majestic building interiors to give just the right first impression to all who enter. We have worked for the likes of the Kuwait Development Funds Foundation in London, The Dutch Town Hall, Zandvoort in Holland, Ministry of Commerce in Kuwait, the UAE Embassy in Berlin, the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, and the National Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi – selecting, producing and installing contemporary multimedium artworks on canvas, heritage style artwork, and permanent collection pieces.
Kuwait Audit Bureau HQ, Kuwait
“Our Kuwait-based HQ has had the pleasure of working with the ATKYA team in the acquisition of different mixed-medium art and in building a cohesive art collection. ATKYA was able to provide an outstanding selection of artworks for us to select from in order to develop an interesting and dynamic collection. Mr A Awad was knowledgeable, personable and professional in all of our dealings. He made the experience heart-warming and something we all enjoyed.�
High Net Worth Private Clients
From crowned princes to those with equally discerning taste but more modest means, our professional teams have been tailoring their consulting, commissioning and curation services to the precise individual needs of our clients for their homes and residences for more than a quarter of a century. So whether you are looking to reflect your personality in your artwork, to create a comfortable and welcoming space, to elevate your home to new and lofty heights, or to add a dash of cultural sophistication that will captivate the imagination of your guests, choosing ATKYA means access to an immense collection of artworks, world-class artists and art consultants. We’ll find the perfect piece or collection for your living spaces and move mountains to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Every client is unique, so why shouldn’t their homes be?
Managing Director & Founder of The Arabian Constructions in Saudi Arabia
“The ATKYA team provided artwork for my offices and in doing so, has displayed an important awareness of the existing and incoming architecture. They produced and procured artwork that was cohesive with the architectural space, as well as our overall aesthetic. The ATKYA team serves as our art consultants each time we require art services. They guided us toward the purchase of outstanding artwork. Mr A Awad is very professional, considerate of our opinions and works well within a set budget” .
Artwork Categories
ATKYA’s talented artists create original works for their collections with us, or can be commissioned to produce bespoke pieces for our clients. Choose from a wide variety of styles and mediums, including Arabian artworks, contemporary Western and Islamic art on canvas, sculptures, ceramics, wood and bronze engravings, and many more. For a full list of our artwork categories to inspire your imagination, see our list below with sample images in next pages.
• Arabian Horses
• Modern Figureatives
• Arabic Calligraphy Artwork
• Middle East Architecture
• Black & White Graphic Artwork
• Modern Middle East Artwork
• Bronze Objects
• Musical Themed Artwork
• Gulf Peninsula Heritage Artwork
• Numerical Themed Artwork
• Islamic Calligraphy Artwork
• Reisen Covered Curved Wood
• Life in Desert Artework
• Terraso Objects
• Life-Size Objects
• Tapestry
• Modern Artwork
• Woven Art
Artwork Categories
Arabian Horses
Arabic Calligraphy Artwork
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Black & White Graphic Artwork
Bronze Objects
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Ceramic Artwork
Curved Wood
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Gulf Peninsula Heritag Artwork
Islamic Calligraphy Artwork
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Life in Desert Artwork
Life-Size Objects
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Modern Artwork
Modern Figureatives
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Middle East Architecture
Modern Middle East Artwork
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Musical Themed Artwork
Numerical Themed Artwork
Artwork Categories
Reisen Covered Curved Wood
Terraso Objects
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Tapestry
Woven Art
Atkya The Secret Art of First Impression
From our offices and studios in London, Kuwait and Qatar, our consultants are available to assist with any and all of your artwork needs.
• Curation To seek out precisely the piece or pieces best suited to your space. • Commission World-class artists commissioned to create unique or inspired works. • Collection Vast portfolio of artworks spanning numerous styles, themes, mediums and sizes. • Consultancy Spatial transformation for impact, sophistication and redefinition of space characteristics.
Get In Touch EMAIL info@atkya.co.uk
CANADA TELEPHONE +1 64793 62812
UNITED KINGDOM TELEPHONE +44 79760 37247
KUWAIT TELEPHONE +965 6645 3212 +965 6635 0545
QATAR TELEPHONE +974 7044 3055