Thursday 1 July 2010

EUROPEAN HOTELS FOR ART LOVERS

Art’otel, Berlin

The Art'otel Berlin City Centre West has a permanent exhibition of over 200 signed prints and original works of art by Andy Warhol. Originals by the pop art genius hang in all of the rooms. A tour of the hotel offers guests an overview of the stages of Warhol's artistic development.


Hotel des Académies et des Arts, Paris

Semi-abstract figures by the French artist Jérôme Mesnager adorn the walls of this boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter. The artist is best known for his striking depictions of “white bodies”.


One Aldwych , London

Over 400 pieces of contemporary art and sculpture can be found at this hotel. At least one original painting hangs in each room. The collection includes work by rising stars such as Emily Young and Justine Smith as well as work by established artists such as Richard Walker.


Gallery Hotel Art, Florence

Throughout the year the hotel's public areas and the Bar and Restaurant host exhibitions of photography and contemporary art.


Hotel Estela , Sitges, Barcelona

Nine rooms at this port-side hotel have been transformed by a group of contemporary artists who include Josep Maria Subirachs, who is working on the façade of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.


Broomhill Art Hotel, Barnstaple, Devon

Broomhill's Sculpture Park displays one of the largest permanent collections of contemporary art and sculpture in the South West of England. A collection of 300 bronzes and stone sculptures by over 60 sculptors are sited in the 10 acres of garden.

There is also an art gallery inside, an organic restaurant and six B&B rooms.

1 comment:

  1. I have several contemporary art prints hanging around my home. I think they add the perfect touch to every room.

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