Sam Keil Opens Multisensory Art Space Keil Space in Florence
In 2025, Keil Space, an art venue spanning 500 square meters, was inaugurated in Florence, Italy, by artist Sam Keil, who was born in London in 1965. The venue aims to provide a multisensory experience that enhances perception. CEO Mohamed Ogbi refers to it as a space for artistic dialogue and collaboration. It features works from three generations of the Keil family, whose artistic legacy began in the early 20th century with Henry William Keil, who established H.W. Keil Ltd and the Keil Foundation in 1932, gaining British royal support. Sam Keil, a graduate of Stowe School and the Royal Academy of Arts, envisions art as a means for personal transformation and unity. Over 500 visitors have attended, and research by QDAS indicates therapeutic benefits related to emotions and nature.
Key facts
- Keil Space is a new 500-square-meter art venue in Florence, Italy.
- Founded by artist Sam Keil (born 1965, London).
- Offers a multisensory experience combining sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
- CEO is Mohamed Ogbi.
- Presents three generations of Sam Keil's work: First, Second, and New Generation.
- Keil family art legacy began with Henry William Keil in early 20th century.
- Henry Keil founded H.W. Keil Ltd and Keil Foundation in 1932.
- Henry Keil operated from Tudor House in Broadway, Worcestershire.
- Patronage included Queen Mary of Teck and Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge.
- Sam Keil studied at Stowe School and Royal Academy of Arts, mentored by Dame Elizabeth Frink.
- Incorporated violin methodology of Yehudi Menuhin and inspiration from Nijinsky, Nureyev, Ballets Russes.
- Collaborated with Adventure in Motion Pictures on Swan Lake sculptures in New York.
- Over 500 visitors aged 17-85, including scientists, historians, art critics, psychotherapists.
- Research by QDAS demonstrated therapeutic effects based on 500+ testimonials.
- Family ties with Sotheby's, Christie's, and Ashmolean Museum.
Entities
Artists
- Sam Keil
- Henry William Keil
- Peter Keil
- John Keil
- Dame Elizabeth Frink
- Yehudi Menuhin
- Vaslav Nijinsky
- Mikhail Baryshnikov
- Sergei Diaghilev
Institutions
- Keil Space
- H.W. Keil Ltd
- Keil Foundation
- Stowe School
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Adventure in Motion Pictures
- QDAS
- Sotheby's
- Christie's
- Ashmolean Museum
- Buckingham Palace
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom
- Broadway
- Worcestershire
- New York
- United States