Drawn from the iconic Richard Allan archive of silk scarf designs circa 1960 and 1970, this new collection of artwork prints marks a thoughtful evolution – a quiet reframing of bold design…
Long celebrated for their unmistakeable abstract designs and bold use of colour, the Richard Allan artworks are reinterpreted here in a quieter visual language, one that aligns naturally with the demands of modern spatial design. Celebratory, expressive and unmistakably of their era, these works now speak in a quieter, more contemplative language.
Maren | Image credit: Roly Roques-O’Neill / Richard Allan London
Presented in monochromes and neutrals, the focus shifts to composition, rhythm and form. The clarity of line and balance of pattern allow the artworks to sit comfortably within layered interior schemes, supporting rather than competing with architectural and interior elements, furniture, materials and lighting. This restraint makes the collection particularly suited to hotels, restaurants, workplaces and shared environments where cohesion and atmosphere are paramount.
The prints are designed to integrate seamlessly into diverse interior landscapes, from minimal and contemporary spaces to richly textured, character-led environments. Their tonal simplicity introduces a sense of calm and continuity, while the strength of the original design ensures each piece retains its own identity. The result is artwork that contributes to the overall narrative of a space, yet remains compelling when viewed in isolation.
Manhattan | Image credit: Roly Roques-O’Neill / Richard Allan London
Whilst the ‘Quiet’ collection is just that, it includes a variety of designs: Maren, a serene abstract in soft greys with touches of green-blue, evocative of shells, sea grasses or unfurling ferns. Arranged in a gradient of three shades from deeper to lightest, its a beautiful trio placed together or each placed singly are equally evocative, uplifting and restful; striking Aster, is an abstract, strong and elegant floral. Both these designs are intended to bring character and a connection to nature into interior spaces.
Elegance is a series of graceful loops dancing to the four corners with perfect lightness of movement, while Hepworth flows in sculptural forms, line and space ordered harmoniously, abstract, mesmerising and thought provoking. Manhattan, based on the east – west grid of streets brings more geometric lines, yet conveying movement. At first glance its simplicity of form yet the fascination of the pattern invites the viewer to stay longer.
The Richard Allan studio is very open to working with bespoke colours for projects and making bespoke sizes to suit a space. Each artwork is a limited edition print of 100, numbered and signed on museum grade etching paper, embossed with the original Richard Allan Scarves company seal for provenance as an original 1960s-70s silk scarf design from their extensive archive.
In luxury hospitality, where art serves not only as decoration but as a vehicle for experience, the Quiet Collection of prints introduces calm, tonal sophistication. They move easily across contexts – guest rooms, corridors, lobbies, suites and communal spaces – offering flexibility and coherence in large-scale projects, bringing visual continuity while maintaining the individuality and narrative of each room, not competing, but rather with quiet confidence, complimenting the overall interior design.
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Main image credit: Roly Roques-O’Neill / Richard Allan London
