Bruton + Co’s opening exhibition line-up to include major works of Abstract Expressionism alongside significant Asian artists

Bruton + Co, the new strategic adviser art business founded by London-based art entrepreneur Olyvia Kwok, is to hold a special opening exhibition at its premises on Bruton Street, Mayfair, from 12th June. This exhibition will be one of the most significant retrospectives of post-war abstract art on view in London for many years. The exhibition will feature works by major 20th-century pioneers, including 1950s artist Sam Francis, 1960s artist Robert Motherwell, and 1970s artist Joan Mitchell.

The exhibition will be hosted in the company’s premises on Bruton Street in Mayfair, which is not a gallery but instead a showroom functioning as a platform for rare opportunities and investment. Spanning movements such as Abstract Expressionism, Art Informel, and Gutai, the selected works will focus on the way that colour interacts with emotion, beauty, and fluidity.

Says Kwok: “What really matters in today’s art market is quality. It’s without doubt that art is an investable asset, and blue-chip artworks with historical significance will often enjoy a better rate of return than blue-chip stocks, particularly given the current volatility of stock markets. With gold reaching new highs, and the US dollar growing vulnerable, there has never been a better time to invest in significant cultural artifacts that represent a vital period of art history.”

Abstract Expressionism, an American movement, has long been overlooked in the European market, but will feature heavily in the exhibition. Bruton + Co differs in its taste-making approach, guiding buyers towards an international perspective on art collecting, offering key works by major American artists. With America’s economy one of the most resilient in the world, American art remains a safe investment.

This is followed by Asia, and works by Kazuo Shiraga and Zao Wou-Ki will also feature in the exhibition. By showing these artists together a conversation will unfold, complemented by the inclusion of works by European lyrical abstractionist artists Georges Matthieu and Pierre Soulages, speaking to the lyrical qualities of Wou-Ki and the performative nature of Shiraga.

Bruton + Co aims to educate buyers in the London market, positioning them ahead of the trend and giving them access to rare opportunities as well as emphasising the importance of looking beyond national boundaries when investing in art. Regardless of their own nationality and experience, looking at art with a global perspective allows buyers to identify the best acquisition opportunities and to discover works that speak to their emotions, allowing them to curate their own distinctive tastes.

Buying art can be a significant tool in wealth planning. The ability of blue-chip artworks to hedge currency risks has long been overlooked; artworks can be sold in multiple currencies across multiple nations, removing many of the barriers seen by traditional investments. Art and property are often compared for their investment potential, but art supersedes property in its ability to be shipped easily around the world, and requires only storage, instead of constant maintenance costs, as well as simpler tax implications.

Bruton + Co will not only curate fantastic examples of blue-chip art in its London home, but will also provide expertise across all areas of art investment, whether you are someone looking to make your first acquisition or you are an experienced collector.

The space on Bruton Street is open by appointment only, but members of the team are always happy to initiate a more detailed conversation about buying art at any level.

Bruton + Co will be hosting independent events from the start of June, and is also open to collaborations and joint ventures. If you are interested in collaborating, please contact a member of the team directly to discuss any ideas or arrange an appointment.

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