This Charming Boutique Hotel Hosts a Bohemian Sculptural Installation
Farida Helmy — June 17, 2014 — Art & Design
References: 21cmuseumhotels & knstrct
This charming boutique hotel is a hub for contemporary art as its latest sculptural installation hotel room proves -- it's also a place you should treat yourself to for a night if you're an art lover.
Located in downtown Louisville, the 21c Museum Hotel is known for its support of the art movement and lending its space out to artists. The latest artistic experience on show in the 90-room charming boutique hotel is created by New York-based artists Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe. The artists designed their site-specific 'Asleep in the Cyclone' sculptural installation -- which is also a hotel room that is fully functional -- so that guests could really feel immersed in it.
Inspired by the creative duo's exploration of the 1960s hippie artists’ community Drop City, the installation features re-purposed barn wood, textiles, sculptures and bespoke furniture and accents.
Located in downtown Louisville, the 21c Museum Hotel is known for its support of the art movement and lending its space out to artists. The latest artistic experience on show in the 90-room charming boutique hotel is created by New York-based artists Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe. The artists designed their site-specific 'Asleep in the Cyclone' sculptural installation -- which is also a hotel room that is fully functional -- so that guests could really feel immersed in it.
Inspired by the creative duo's exploration of the 1960s hippie artists’ community Drop City, the installation features re-purposed barn wood, textiles, sculptures and bespoke furniture and accents.
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Immersion - Opportunities exist for hotels to create immersive artistic experiences, like the 'Asleep in the Cyclone' sculptural installation at 21c Museum Hotel.
2. Boutique Hotel Art Movement - The rise of boutique hotels supporting and featuring contemporary art can provide unique and engaging experiences for art lovers.
3. Functional Sculptural Installations - Combining art installations with functional hotel rooms offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and hoteliers.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can explore integrating art and immersive experiences into their offerings to attract art-loving guests.
2. Art and Design - Art and design industries can collaborate to create functional art installations that provide unique living experiences.
3. Travel and Tourism - Travel and tourism industry can leverage the popularity of immersive art experiences to attract travelers seeking unique and cultural accommodations.
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