12 September 2023 · Cultural Investment

Art collection surpasses 100 works — focus on Polish emerging artists

Kashmir Limited’s Cultural Investments division has reached a significant milestone, with the group’s art collection surpassing 100 works. The collection, built over the past year through a disciplined acquisition programme, is focused primarily on contemporary Polish painting and sculpture from emerging and mid-career artists.

An independent valuation commissioned by the Board confirms appreciation across the portfolio, validating the acquisition strategy and reinforcing the Board’s confidence in contemporary art as a complementary investment vertical. The valuation was conducted by qualified independent appraisers with expertise in the Polish and European art markets.

The Board has reviewed the collection management infrastructure, including storage facilities, insurance arrangements, and cataloguing systems, and approved an expanded acquisition budget for 2024. The expanded budget reflects growing confidence in the Cultural Investments division’s ability to identify and acquire works with strong artistic merit and appreciation potential.

Relationships with Polish and European galleries continue to develop, providing the division with access to emerging artists and market intelligence. The Board has directed the division to maintain its focus on quality and artistic significance, while selectively broadening the collection’s scope to include works from the wider European contemporary art scene.