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The Standard Chartered art collectionOur world in pictures
Our art collection reflects a vivid expression of our identity as a dynamic, diverse international bank.
About our collection
Our collection is more than a display; it celebrates creativity and culture. Each piece is thoughtfully sourced from around the globe, with a focus on supporting young and emerging artists, especially female artists. We believe in art’s transformative power and are dedicated to fostering talent which brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and new stories.
About our collection
The art connect
The Standard Chartered collection is a celebration of humanity. Focused on people, the artworks capture the essence of the communities we serve across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It exemplifies our belief that art can enhance spaces and create meaningful dialogues, fostering unity and belonging – forging a deeper connection between clients, employees, and the broader community.
Featured works: a reflection of the value we place in people
Our art collection, like our business, is ever-evolving. We continuously acquire new artworks and rotate pieces across our offices to reflect our global presence. Displayed in over 60 locations, our collection is a daily reminder of our commitment to people. Our featured artworks inspire our employees and underscore our core values of diversity, creativity, and the importance of connections between people.
Curated pieces in our Asia offices
Curated pieces in our Africa offices
Curated pieces in our Europe and Americas offices
Curated pieces in our Middle East offices
The many faces of Standard Chartered
At Standard Chartered, we believe everyone should be able to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We pride ourselves on the unique diversity of our markets, clients and colleagues. Our art collection brings our identity to life through its many subjects and styles. This is reflected in our art collection which features portraits by more than 300 artists.
Yumeng Zhang ©
Shanghai Park (2022)
The artist draws inspiration from daily life, in which she believes the desire for reality is the source of energy that lies in her work. Her technique has been praised, as is on display in this large-scale work, her largest to date.
Kim Leutwyler ©
Rhi (2021)
“A portrait of my dear friend Rhi. On the day of our portrait sitting, Rhi came out to me as non-binary. It was a special moment of trust between two friends who love one another deeply. Throughout the portrait I push and pull the boundary between realism and abstraction, highlighting the layers and complexity of identity, gender and beauty.”
Phil Davis ©
Your Rainbow (2022)
A series of two paintings were commissioned for the Hong Kong branch of Standard Chartered Bank. They symbolised its support of LGBT+ relations. The artist felt it apt to use photographs from the 2019 Pride parade in Taiwan as the basis for his vision, given that the event was held in celebration of the passing of a bill to legalise same sex marriage.
In this vibrant cascade of joy, he has poured his heart into capturing the essence of celebration and human connection. Using acrylics, silk screen printing, and ink, he has melded expressionism with a semi-abstract style to convey the joy, warmth and sense of togetherness of this symbolic moment. The splatters of colours represent life’s random beauties, mirroring the uninhibited bliss of the crowds.
This piece is an invitation to cherish every jubilant moment, echoing in spaces it inhabits with a spirit of love and festivity.
Dominique Mondo ©
Ebene et porcelaine N°9 de la série divergence convergence (2019)
“I dream of a world without prejudice. A world where one sees in the other an equal; a world in which we seek for convergence, meeting point, and openness.”
Our diversity in art
We proudly support diverse communities and reaffirm our dedication to inclusion, respect, and the power of art to inspire change. We aim to cultivate an environment that celebrates individuality through our focus areas, ‘Generation’, ‘Gender’, ‘Nationality and ethnicity’, ‘Sexual orientation’ and ‘Disability’.
Janice Minjin © By the Locker (2018)