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Art & Life with Lodha
“For many of our clients, art is a lifelong passion, and we take pride in helping them pursue it with confidence”
The Lodha name has long been associated with a deep appreciation for fine art and creativity. In 2017, the group acquired a Picasso for Altamount Road, one of our flagship developments in Mumbai. The original piece, Les Plages, Juan-les-Pins, still hangs in the lobby entrance, offering a public moment of art for all to enjoy. This commitment to art continued with the launch of one of Mayfair’s most distinguished residential projects and Lodha’s presence at Frieze Masters, one of the world’s leading art fairs, held each October in Regent’s Park.
During this time, the park comes to life as galleries from around the world showcase their work to collectors and art lovers. In 2017, Lodha curated the VIP lounge at the fair, reimagining it as an apartment at No.1 Grosvenor Square. Every detail was considered, from the fireplace to the intricate wall panelling. The space was so well received that Lodha was invited to return in 2018.
Making a positive, creative, artistic contribution to the public realm is also important to Lodha. At Lincoln Square, we installed the iconic ‘Spaghetti Bench’ by acclaimed artist Pablo Reinoso. The fluid black curves of the bench provide a striking contrast to the cream-toned, linear architecture of the building and are available for all to enjoy.
More recently, Lodha unveiled ‘Swarm’ by Turner Prize–nominated artist Alison Wilding, a public artwork on the Grosvenor Street façade of No.1 Grosvenor Square. Inspired by birds in flight, it is regularly appreciated by passers-by and adds to Mayfair’s growing collection of public art. This includes ‘Portcullis Gates’ by Wendy Ramshaw at 33 Davies Street, ‘Silence’, a water feature by Tadao Ando at the entrance to The Connaught Hotel, and a tiled soffit artwork by Antoni Malinowski at Victoria Miro on Maddox Street.
“The Lodha name has long been associated with a deep appreciation for fine art and creativity”
Over the past 12 years at the centre of London’s real estate scene, Lodha has cultivated lasting partnerships with prominent figures in the art world, including leading auction houses such as Sotheby’s. We have built a trusted network of global advisors who work closely with our team to support clients at every stage of their collecting journey. Whether starting a new collection, arranging valuations, or managing transport and storage, our role is to provide discreet, expert guidance.
For many of our clients, art is a lifelong passion, and we take pride in helping them pursue it with confidence. Through carefully curated partnerships in sourcing, advisory, and curation, we aim to deliver the standard of service and knowledge that our clients have come to expect from Lodha.
This issue of The Lodha Times reflects on what art means in the rapidly evolving world of 2025. Digital art has become a significant force, explored in our interview with Melanie Lenz, Digital Curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum. We also speak with Kristell Chadé, Executive Director of Fairs at Frieze, who shares her thoughts on what to watch for at this year’s fair. Elsewhere in the issue, we visit the newly opened Residence 85 at Holland Park Gate, home to a striking collection of contemporary works. And Damian Delahunty of Delahunty Fine Art on Bruton Street brings us the latest from the Mayfair art scene. We hope you enjoy this thoughtfully curated issue.
The Annual Art Issue
Next Article – Residence 85
Designed by Studio Lodha, Residence 85 is a refined sub-penthouse within Holland Park Gate, offering 4,390 sq ft of lateral living space along with 964 sq ft of outdoor terrace. Created with the modern collector in mind, the apartment features light-filled interiors and an open-plan layout that provides an ideal setting for contemporary artworks, many of which have been sourced from Fitzrovia’s Canopy Collections gallery.