Stay & See
An inside look at some of the country’s finest hotel art collections.
GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL
GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL, NEW YORK
The Collection: Between 40 and 50 pieces from artists like Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and painter George Condo, who gained pop culture clout in 2010 with cover art for a Kanye West album
Where to See It: Every public space
When: The collection changes every four months.
Who’s Responsible: Curated by an anonymous collector, the pieces are on loan from various private collections. Don’t Miss: Celestina, by Paris-based Colombian artist Fernando Botero — a proportionally exaggerated and socio-politically charged portrait of mother and daughter above the lobby’s fireplace. 2 Lexington Ave; 212-920-3300; www.gramercyparkhotel.com
LE MÉRIDIEN CHAMBERS, MINNEAPOLIS
The Collection: More than 250 original works by such noted artists as Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Sam Taylor-Wood
Where to See It: Throughout the hotel — guest rooms, hallways and stairwells
When: The permanent collection rarely changes, but the on-site Burnet Gallery hosts new exhibitions every two months.
Who’s Responsible: Prominent art collector (and hotel owner) Ralph Burnet curates, and many pieces are his own.
Don’t Miss: Damien Hirst’s Judas Iscariot (Burnet’s favorite), which greets guests upon check in 901 Hennepin Ave; 612-767-6900; www.lemeridienchambers.com
THE JAMES, CHICAGO
The Collection: 15-20 major works, such as sculptor Joel Ross’ dismantled hotel room piece titled Room 28 and photographs by Wolfgang Ludes, as well as original artwork in each hotel room
Where to See It: Public areas, meeting spaces, business networking lounges, guest rooms and interior courtyard
When: One collection is permanent, and its gallery changes every three months.
Who’s Responsible: The hotel collaborates with gallerist Monique Meloche to handpick each piece.
Don’t Miss: DeMarcus Purham’s dramatic panorama mural in the great room 55 E Ontario St; 312-337-1000; www.jameshotels.com/chicago
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, DENVER
The Collection: Nearly 1,200 pieces on display from Colorado artists, including Ana Maria Fernando (flower imagery), Tania Dibbs (large mixed media) and Wayne Salge (bronze horse sculptures)
Where to See It: Lobby level, 2nd floor meeting space and the 16th floor Presidential Suite
When: Always; the hotel owns them Who’s Responsible: Denver’s own Lewis Graham Art Consultants curates.
Don’t Miss: Winterval, by Denver artist Trine Bumiller — a large sculptural piece of abstract trees in winter — is on the grand staircase between floors one and two. 1111 14 St; 303-389-3000; www.fourseasons.com/denver
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