Art is often regarded as a fundamental need for human enrichment with immeasurable personal and social benefits. Although it is not a fundamental need, the ownership of a superyacht also holds those same values of personal and social enrichment. From the first renderings to the finished product, the design process transports the owner on a journey to select the right materials for their ‘masterpiece.’ For others their enrichment comes from displaying elusive and elaborate works of art onboard. Photo: Winch DesignAn Onboard Art Gallery

There is a clear connection between yacht owners and art, with many owners often being avid collectors of art, and others creating custom superyachts that are artworks themselves. Just like their ownership, the pieces they have onboard are often hidden from the public eye, creating an unknown oasis of treasure. The result is a private and unique gallery for the owner to peruse at their own leisure. Photo: Guillaume Plisson / Artelier, Turquoise Yachts, Guillaume PlissonInternational art consultants, Artelier specialise in curating artwork for luxury yachts, and work with both designers and owners to source art from leading global artists. They have a database of over 12,000 international artists that they draw upon for bespoke commissions rather than going through…