Our Art Translation experts accurately convey the essence of artistic expressions, ensuring original intent and audience resonance - quickly, accurately, and at a great price.
4.8 out of 5 Based on 2176 reviews
Our prestigious association with producing translations for the Tate Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum, The National Gallery, Christie’s, Lahd Gallery, MacDougall Auction House, and National Museums Scotland has broadened our linguistic palette, allowing us to develop a richly textured approach to all the nuances of criticism, international collaboration and promotion that come with the successful running of the most respected collections in the world. The interests of art galleries span generations, continents, and whole historical periods with different modes of speech. Our art gallery translation services are delivered by native translators with qualified expertise in art history, valuation, PR, and business documents. Ideally placed to meet the translation needs of every association in the art world, we keep your partners in the picture by listening to and understanding the requirements of your project.
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Celebrating 20+ years, Absolute Translations has mastered the art of providing quality translations at transparent, low prices to meet your language needs.
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The needs of an industry that communicates in picture and form are specific and challenging. We enable companies specialising in arts funding, promotion, exhibition curating and design, research, cataloguing and stewardship to find the words they need to speak a common language. Click on the video to see a sample of our recent work for MacDougall Auction House from Russian into English. As a trusted partner to the most influential galleries in the UK, our art gallery translation services have become an indispensable part of the British artistic environment – influencing every area of the industry, from fundraising and collecting to display and publication.
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words – our goal is to help you find the words that are worth 1,000 pictures. To do this, we use reputed specialists who are experts in specific artistic fields as well as fluent in the required language. From public relations to procurement across all the disciplines, our art gallery translation services always act in your interests, respecting the aims of your business and working with the utmost standards of confidentiality and trustworthiness. It is also important to be able to talk knowledgeably in academic terminology. Whether you need to communicate the specific historical meaning of composition in Picasso’s Nude Combing Her Hair (1906) or Kandinsky’s transition from a traditional landscape painter to a spiritual theorist, our qualified experts ensure that your discussion remains relevant and valid no matter how many theoretical boundaries you have to conquer.
The multidisciplinary landscape of the art world requires a highly collaborative approach. Our art gallery translation services work on a broad canvas, employing the translators and subject experts most appropriate to period, discipline and business needs. We always put your team together with your desired end goal in mind. The shorthand of the arts has evolved across centuries – sometimes with words and modes of expression specifically designed to contradict what has come before. From chiaroscuro (the use of bold contrasts in the composition of a painting, normally referring to Renaissance work) to Cubism, retaining the meaning of discipline-specific terminology in your catalogues and communications is key to successful collaboration.
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Brilliant communication and fast…
Brilliant communication and fast delivery!
1 week ago
Very good communication
Very good communication, quick delivery of service. I was very happy with the process.
1 week ago
Quick
Quick, accurate and well priced
2 weeks ago
Very good service
Very good service. Professional put together hardcopy that i am very impressed with. Would recommend this service.
2 weeks ago
I predominantly dealt with Marta who…
I predominantly dealt with Marta who was excellent. I was reassured by constant updates, fast quotes and service.
3 weeks ago
Professional and a quick turnaround.
Professional and a quick turnaround.
3 weeks ago
Excellent service! Value for money!
Excellent service! Value for money!
3 weeks ago
The only people willing to help at short notice
I was in a desperate need to have a same day certified translation of a Chinese document into English for a passport application. In fact it was 2pm when I found out it was necessary. By searching on Google I tried 4 other companies which couldn't get it done on time. This was the only company that would go the extra mile and help me out. I had excellent service and would highly recommend them above all other translation service companies. I can't thank them enough!
3 weeks ago
Absolute Translations are tremendously…
Absolute Translations are tremendously professional, highly recommended.
4 weeks ago
Excellent work
Excellent work! The translation was very accurate, and the service was quick. People work with professionalism. I totally recommend Absolute Translations!
4 weeks ago
Very professional Company, prompt response, accurate translations delivered to deadlines, highly recommend
Always deliver on time, accurate translations. Reply quickly to enquiries and fast quotes. Professional and friendly team.
1 month ago
Excellent professional service
Excellent service, fast and professional, answered queries quickly by email, just what we needed for our document to be translated for the sale of a house. Would definitely use again with hesitation.
1 month ago
Really good service again
Really good service again, quick turnaround
1 month ago
Great Experience and nice service…
Great Experience and nice service delivery
1 month ago
Quick
Quick, professionnel and good service. Very happy customer
1 month ago
Good quality and quick service
Quick response and great quality service
1 month ago
Top service 👌
Definitely, I would highly recommend this company! Fantastic service! Very professional and fast delivery top 🌟 👌
1 month ago
Well delivered
Convenient and professional service in timely manner, and its cost is reasonable.
2 months ago
great service
great service
2 months ago
Document Translation with certification
Prompt turnaround time and good communication, easy set up process, reasonable rates.
2 months ago
Absolute Translations is professional…
Absolute Translations is professional and quick. I couldn't be happier with the service.
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