UBS Singapore’s Mysterious Gold Artwork Sparks Curiosity Among Clients
A striking 3-metre gold foil artwork inscribed with Danish Gothic script is quietly turning heads at UBS’s Penang Road office.
SINGAPORE – Step inside the quiet reception area of UBS’s Penang Road office, and your eyes might land on an unusual sight: a gleaming, 3-metre-long gold foil artwork, densely inscribed with Danish words in Gothic script.
At first glance, the piece could be mistaken for an ornate decoration or an abstract installation. Those heading to a meeting might walk past without a second thought. But for visitors from Denmark or Germany, the artwork often triggers a moment of pause.
“They’ll stop and ask, ‘Why is this here?’” said Kwok Shao-Hui, art collection specialist at UBS, who oversees the curation of works across the bank’s global offices.
The piece is part of the UBS Art Collection, one of the most extensive corporate art collections in the world, with over 30,000 works by contemporary artists. While the artist and title of the specific piece were not named in this excerpt, its purpose is clear: to spark curiosity, reflection, and conversation.
For UBS, integrating contemporary art into its global offices isn’t just about decoration — it's a way to foster cross-cultural engagement and show the company’s commitment to the arts.
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