People who visit Nando’s have no other options than to focus on that succulent peri-peri chicken piece on their plate or on the Nando’s menu prices. But when they wait they are surely to notice that Nando’s have a décor with sketches and arts that is essentially of South African flavor and origin. They do not only make dishes that are unique in flavor and Nando’s prices but they also make art. Nando’s menu and prices are world famous and so is their love for art. For the less informed, Nando’s have emerged to be one of the greatest art patrons among restaurant chain business. Following is a factsheet in this context:
- Nando’s are the greatest buyer of South African contemporary art in the world. This restaurant franchise provided the contemporary South African artists a wonderful platform to show their talents and earn at the same time. Many new artists are being directly patronized by Nando’s for a full time contract. This kind of exhibition for a new or an established artist in a famous restaurant chain is really precious. With Nando’s patronage, these arts can reach different corners of the world right in front of the eyes of millions. Each and every of the 1000 outlets have been decorated with these beautiful paintings and sketches. Each shop is different in their décor however.
- Nando’s collection of work of art of South African origin is the largest outside the South African continent. They have rich collections of beadworks, weaving, oil paintings, sketches and sculptures. Each piece is unique, contemporary and marvelous. It is an art lover’s paradise.
- The success story does not end over here. Artworks in Nando’s can be bought by the corporate houses or by an individual. A creative block is given to each artist to pour their imagination in colours and then they are chosen by the critique. For more information please visit https://www.nandos.co.uk
Another form of Nando’s art patronage or initiative: they often announce art competition. For example in 2016, Nando’s Malaysia asked contestants to send pictures of their art via the web. There were two categories: digital art and fine art. Within digital art, the participants were asked to submit any one form like 3D graphics, digital painting, vector art and others. The fine arts category had forms like oil painting, mixed media, collage, silkscreen, wood paintings, metal painting and other contemporary or traditional forms. The art should look good on a 2 dimensional hanging display of a size they specified on their official website: this was another constraint. The idea was that the winning arts would be used in the décor of a Nando’s shop. The winner would have a cash reward, Nando’s vouchers that can be redeemed at any Nando’s shop and an opportunity for mentoring and exhibition. The first prize winner would get an opportunity for a solo exhibition while the three runners up would be able to make a group exhibition. Needless to say, there were many posts. Judges were some art connoisseurs themselves. There were six winners in each category. This was an immense opportunity for these new artists.
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