A New Way to Collect
collectnoir grew from time spent across cities and continents from sunlit studios, quiet galleries, and conversations that stayed long after they ended.
What remained were not trends, but works made with intention. By hand. With honesty.
collectnoir is part of VELVENOIR, an international art consultancy working across hospitality, private collections, and cultural projects. The atelier extends this curatorial practice into a more intimate, accessible space.
This online atelier was created to share those discoveries: contemporary art, collectibles, and books curated for meaning rather than noise. Each piece is selected for its ability to endure: emotionally, materially, culturally.
Behind collectnoir is a small, dedicated team working with you together, whenever you need help on the framing, or need further advice on the sizes or anything else that comes to mind, feel free to reach out to us anytime.
"collectnoir grew from a wish to slow down in a world full of possibilities. It is a way to stand alongside artists and share a considered selection, rather than everything at once. Each work is chosen by us, for its honesty and longevity."
- Alexandra Schafer
Values guiding us along the way
Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability is a pledge to protect the environment and preserve traditional crafts for future generations. We champion eco-friendly practices and materials, encouraging you to craft pieces that honor the planet. Together, we can foster a creative ecosystem that values longevity and ethical production, ensuring our collective legacy is one of care and respect.
Giving Back to Communities
Creativity thrives in communities that support one another. That’s why we dedicate ourselves to giving back—whether through local initiatives, cultural projects, or social causes. By aligning with like-minded creatives, we create opportunities that uplift the community and enrich the world we live in. Your art becomes a part of a broader narrative of positive change.
Intentional Curation
As curators, we believe that every object holds a soul, a quiet story waiting to be lived with. Each piece in our collection is thoughtfully chosen, not for trends, but for its craftsmanship, heritage, and emotional depth. We collaborate with artists, galleries, and makers who create with intention and heart, ensuring that every work we present carries meaning, beauty, and the presence of the hand that shaped it.
Slow Living
At Collectnoir, slow living isn’t a trend.
It’s a way of moving through the world, with care, with clarity, and with intention. We believe in choosing less, but better. In surrounding ourselves with objects that carry meaning, not just function.
In honoring the time it takes to create something well, and the presence it takes to truly notice it. Slow living is what guides every part of our work:
how we curate, how we collaborate, how we share.
