Who We Are
Who We Are
ORTAK is a London-based curatorial practice specialising in contemporary art and objects for projects worldwide.
Founded by Solvita, ORTAK draws on more than a decade of experience across interior design, art and collectible design. Having worked closely with galleries, artists, makers and design professionals, Solvita brings a considered eye to sourcing and placing works with character, context and lasting relevance.
Rather than following trends or volume, the practice is built around thoughtful selection, artistic integrity, and the belief that the things we choose to live with shape our experience of everyday life.
ORTAK is a London-based curatorial practice specialising in contemporary art and objects for projects worldwide.
Founded by Solvita, ORTAK draws on more than a decade of experience across interior design, art and collectible design. Having worked closely with galleries, artists, makers and design professionals, Solvita brings a considered eye to sourcing and placing works with character, context and lasting relevance.
ORTAK is a London-based curatorial practice specialising in contemporary art and objects for projects worldwide.
Founded by Solvita, ORTAK draws on more than a decade of experience across interior design, art and collectible design. Having worked closely with galleries, artists, makers and design professionals, Solvita brings a considered eye to sourcing and placing works with character, context and lasting relevance.
ORTAK is a London-based curatorial practice specialising in contemporary art and objects for projects worldwide.
Founded by Solvita, ORTAK draws on more than a decade of experience across interior design, art and collectible design. Having worked closely with galleries, artists, makers and design professionals, Solvita brings a considered eye to sourcing and placing works with character, context and lasting relevance.
The Archive is selective by design.
It is not a resale marketplace, but a continuation of care.
Rather than following trends or volume, the practice is built around thoughtful selection, artistic integrity, and the belief that the things we choose to live with shape our experience of everyday life.
Rather than following trends or volume, the practice is built around thoughtful selection, artistic integrity, and the belief that the things we choose to live with shape our experience of everyday life.
Rather than following trends or volume, the practice is built around thoughtful selection, artistic integrity, and the belief that the things we choose to live with shape our experience of everyday life.
Rather than following trends or volume, the practice is built around thoughtful selection, artistic integrity, and the belief that the things we choose to live with shape our experience of everyday life.
Why ORTAK
ORTAK takes its name from the Turkish word for partnership, reflecting the collaborative relationship between artists, collectors, designers, and spaces.
We believe meaningful collections are built through dialogue, trust, and thoughtful selection. Every project begins with understanding the people, context, and environment the work will become part of.
For collectors
Why ORTAK
Why ORTAK
ALABAS is designed for those who choose carefully.
ORTAK takes its name from the Turkish word for partnership, reflecting the collaborative relationship between artists, collectors, designers, and spaces.
ORTAK takes its name from the Turkish word for partnership, reflecting the collaborative relationship between artists, collectors, designers, and spaces.
ORTAK takes its name from the Turkish word for partnership, reflecting the collaborative relationship between artists, collectors, designers, and spaces.
We recognise that acquiring art and interiors is not an impulsive act, but a considered decision that often involves time, reflection, and confidence. Our role is to reduce uncertainty – through context, clarity, and responsibility – rather than to accelerate choice.
We believe meaningful collections are built through dialogue, trust, and thoughtful selection. Every project begins with understanding the people, context, and environment the work will become part of.
We believe meaningful collections are built through dialogue, trust, and thoughtful selection. Every project begins with understanding the people, context, and environment the work will become part of.
We believe meaningful collections are built through dialogue, trust, and thoughtful selection. Every project begins with understanding the people, context, and environment the work will become part of.
We believe meaningful collections are built through dialogue, trust, and thoughtful selection. Every project begins with understanding the people, context, and environment the work will become part of.
Each work presented through ALABAS is documented and contextualised, allowing collectors to make decisions with a sense of orientation rather than pressure.
We work with a limited number of carefully selected artists and studios across the UK and Europe, chosen for the strength of their practice, material excellence, and long-term relevance.
Each work is documented, positioned, and presented with consideration, giving collectors a clear understanding of what they are acquiring and why it matters.
We work with a limited number of carefully selected artists and studios across the UK and Europe, chosen for the strength of their practice, material excellence, and long-term relevance.
Each work is documented, positioned, and presented with consideration, giving collectors a clear understanding of what they are acquiring and why it matters.
We work with a limited number of carefully selected artists and studios across the UK and Europe, chosen for the strength of their practice, material excellence, and long-term relevance.
Each work is documented, positioned, and presented with consideration, giving collectors a clear understanding of what they are acquiring and why it matters.
We work with a limited number of carefully selected artists and studios across the UK and Europe, chosen for the strength of their practice, material excellence, and long-term relevance.
Each work is documented, positioned, and presented with consideration, giving collectors a clear understanding of what they are acquiring and why it matters.
We work with a limited number of carefully selected artists and studios across the UK and Europe, chosen for the strength of their practice, material excellence, and long-term relevance.
Each work is documented, positioned, and presented with consideration, giving collectors a clear understanding of what they are acquiring and why it matters.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Curation at ORTAK is an act of responsibility.
Every artwork and object is assessed through a consistent lens: material honesty, structural resolution, process, context, and longevity.
We do not curate seasonally.
We do not curate for novelty.
Curation at ORTAK is an act of responsibility.
Every artwork and object is assessed through a consistent lens: material honesty, structural resolution, process, context, and longevity.
We do not curate seasonally.
We do not curate for novelty.
Curation at ORTAK is an act of responsibility.
Every artwork and object is assessed through a consistent lens: material honesty, structural resolution, process, context, and longevity.
We do not curate seasonally.
We do not curate for novelty.
Instead, we return deliberately to a small number of enduring questions:
How is this made?
How will it age over time?
What is the artist trying to communicate?
How does it contribute to a space?
This allows the collection to grow with continuity rather than disruption.
Instead, we return deliberately to a small number of enduring questions:
How is this made?
How will it age over time?
What is the artist trying to communicate?
How does it contribute to a space?
This allows the collection to grow with continuity rather than disruption.
Instead, we return deliberately to a small number of enduring questions:
How is this made?
How will it age over time?
What is the artist trying to communicate?
How does it contribute to a space?
This allows the collection to grow with continuity rather than disruption.
Material Integrity
Material Integrity
Material Integrity
Every work is considered for the quality of its materials, craftsmanship, and construction. We favour pieces that reveal a thoughtful relationship between maker, process, and material.
Every work is considered for the quality of its materials, craftsmanship, and construction. We favour pieces that reveal a thoughtful relationship between maker, process, and material.
Every work is considered for the quality of its materials, craftsmanship, and construction. We favour pieces that reveal a thoughtful relationship between maker, process, and material.
Artistic Intent
Artistic Intent
We seek works with a clear artistic voice and purpose. Whether emerging or established, the artists and makers we work with share a commitment to originality, authenticity, and depth of practice.
We seek works with a clear artistic voice and purpose. Whether emerging or established, the artists and makers we work with share a commitment to originality, authenticity, and depth of practice.
We seek works with a clear artistic voice and purpose. Whether emerging or established, the artists and makers we work with share a commitment to originality, authenticity, and depth of practice.
Longevity Over Trend
Longevity Over Trend
We do not curate for novelty or seasonal relevance. Our focus is on works that continue to resonate over time, bringing lasting value, character, and meaning to the spaces they inhabit.
We do not curate for novelty or seasonal relevance. Our focus is on works that continue to resonate over time, bringing lasting value, character, and meaning to the spaces they inhabit.
We do not curate for novelty or seasonal relevance. Our focus is on works that continue to resonate over time, bringing lasting value, character, and meaning to the spaces they inhabit.
Limited & Considered Output
Limited & Considered Output
ORTAK maintains a deliberately focused programme, prioritising quality over quantity. By working with a carefully selected group of artists and makers, we are able to give each work the attention and context it deserves.
ORTAK maintains a deliberately focused programme, prioritising quality over quantity. By working with a carefully selected group of artists and makers, we are able to give each work the attention and context it deserves.
ORTAK maintains a deliberately focused programme, prioritising quality over quantity. By working with a carefully selected group of artists and makers, we are able to give each work the attention and context it deserves.
What We Do
What We Do
Art Consultancy
Art Consultancy
Art Consultancy
Art Consultancy
Art Consultancy
Advising collectors, designers, and clients on the acquisition and placement of contemporary art.
Advising collectors, designers, and clients on the acquisition and placement of contemporary art.
Sourcing
Sourcing
Sourcing
Sourcing artworks and objects aligned with a project’s vision, context, and budget.
Sourcing artworks and objects aligned with a project’s vision, context, and budget.
Our role is to support your practice – not dilute it.
Our role is to support your practice – not dilute it.
Our role is to support your practice – not dilute it.
Placement
Sourcing
Placement
Sourcing
Placement
Guidance on scale, positioning, framing, and integration within interiors.
Sourcing artworks and objects aligned with a project’s vision, context, and budget.
Guidance on scale, positioning, framing, and integration within interiors.
Sourcing artworks and objects aligned with a project’s vision, context, and budget.
Collection Building
Collection Building
Collection Building
Supporting thoughtful collections that evolve over time.
Supporting thoughtful collections that evolve over time.
Long-term collaboration
Long-term
collaboration
Long-term
collaboration
We value ongoing relationships over one-off listings.
We value ongoing relationships over one-off listings.
Editorial storytelling
Placement
Placement
We focus on narrative – process, materials, and meaning – not just product.
Guidance on scale, positioning, framing, and integration within interiors.
Guidance on scale, positioning, framing, and integration within interiors.
Fair commercial structure
Collection Building
Collection Building
Transparent commission and royalty structures, with respect for authorship and pricing integrity.
Supporting thoughtful collections that evolve over time.
Supporting thoughtful collections that evolve over time.
Long-term collaboration
Long-term collaboration
We value ongoing relationships over one-off listings.
We value ongoing relationships over one-off listings.
Our Artists
Our Artists
ORTAK works with emerging, mid-career, and established artists whose practices demonstrate a strong sense of artistic intent, material understanding, and long-term commitment to their craft.
We are interested in artists whose work continues to evolve over time, responding to culture, place, and contemporary life while maintaining a distinctive voice.
ORTAK works with emerging, mid-career, and established artists whose practices demonstrate a strong sense of artistic intent, material understanding, and long-term commitment to their craft.
We are interested in artists whose work continues to evolve over time, responding to culture, place, and contemporary life while maintaining a distinctive voice.
Rather than focusing on trends or market cycles, our approach prioritises practices with depth, consistency, and enduring relevance.
Artists featured through ORTAK have exhibited internationally and been presented by respected institutions, galleries, and cultural organisations, including the Royal Academy of Arts, Hayward Gallery, Whitechapel Gallery, Hepworth Wakefield, and more.
Rather than focusing on trends or market cycles, our approach prioritises practices with depth, consistency, and enduring relevance.
Artists featured through ORTAK have exhibited internationally and been presented by respected institutions, galleries, and cultural organisations, including the Royal Academy of Arts, Hayward Gallery, Whitechapel Gallery, Hepworth Wakefield, and more.
Working With ORTAK
Private Collectors: Thoughtful support for new and established collectors, from sourcing individual works to building a considered collection over time.
Residential Projects: Art and objects selected in response to the architecture, atmosphere and character of a home, whether for a single room or a complete residence.
Hospitality: Curatorial support for hotels, restaurants and guest spaces, from large-scale developments to intimate boutique properties.
Commercial Projects: Distinctive art and objects for film studios, retail environments, offices and other commercial spaces, sourced to reflect the identity and purpose of each setting.
Interior Designers: Curated art and object sourcing for interior schemes, with support across selection, commissions, placement and project coordination.
For collectors
Working With
ORTAK
Working With
ORTAK
Working With
ORTAK
Private Collectors
Private Collectors: Thoughtful support for new and established collectors, from sourcing individual works to building a considered collection over time.
Interior Designers: Curated art and object sourcing for interior schemes, with support across selection, commissions, placement and project coordination.
Residential Projects: Art and objects selected in response to the architecture, atmosphere and character of a home, whether for a single room or a complete residence.
Hospitality: Curatorial support for hotels, restaurants and guest spaces, from large-scale developments to intimate boutique properties.
Commercial Projects: Distinctive art and objects for film studios, retail environments, offices and other commercial spaces, sourced to reflect the identity and purpose of each setting.
Private Collectors: Thoughtful support for new and established collectors, from sourcing individual works to building a considered collection over time.
Private Collectors: Thoughtful support for new and established collectors, from sourcing individual works to building a considered collection over time.
Private Collectors: Thoughtful support for new and established collectors, from sourcing individual works to building a considered collection over time.
Interior Designers: Curated art and object sourcing for interior schemes, with support across selection, commissions, placement and project coordination.
Interior Designers: Curated art and object sourcing for interior schemes, with support across selection, commissions, placement and project coordination.
Residential Projects: Art and objects selected in response to the architecture, atmosphere and character of a home, whether for a single room or a complete residence.
Residential Projects: Art and objects selected in response to the architecture, atmosphere and character of a home, whether for a single room or a complete residence.
Hospitality: Curatorial support for hotels, restaurants and guest spaces, from large-scale developments to intimate boutique properties.
Hospitality: Curatorial support for hotels, restaurants and guest spaces, from large-scale developments to intimate boutique properties.
Commercial Projects: Distinctive art and objects for film studios, retail environments, offices and other commercial spaces, sourced to reflect the identity and purpose of each setting.
Commercial Projects: Distinctive art and objects for film studios, retail environments, offices and other commercial spaces, sourced to reflect the identity and purpose of each setting.