Salon Hanging:
Eclectic Unity
What appears spontaneous often follows a subtle order. The salon-style hanging combines works of varying sizes into a dynamic, harmonious ensemble. A unifying element—whether theme, framing, or color palette—creates a balanced visual mosaic.
The salon-style hanging is my preferred choice, as its dense, gallery-like arrangement brings the art historical charm of great museums into one’s own home.
Christoph Bamberg | LUMAS CURATOR
A Brief History of the Salon Hanging
Also known as the salon hanging, the Petersburger style represents curated opulence with structure. It takes its name from the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, the renowned Russian museum where masterpieces once adorned the walls in dense, floor-to-ceiling arrangements. A vibrant tableau guiding the eye. It’s the unifying thread that transforms contrast into composition. What once defined aristocratic salons now reflects a deeply personal curatorial vision.
Selection of artworks