Hong Kong, 2012-11-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta is delighted to partner with Bill Lowe Gallery to showcase an outstanding collection of contemporary art at the hotel through December 2012. Curated by Bill Lowe, the art exhibition features work from some of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists. Guests will also enjoy art-inspired cocktails, a special art lover’s dinner and an exclusive stay.
Valid now through December 2012, guests at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta who book the Art Atlanta package will receive a contemporary art book courtesy of Bill Lowe Gallery, 25% off an art purchase either from the hotel exhibition or the gallery’s collection and complimentary transportation to the gallery. The package is based on a two-night stay and includes daily breakfast with rates from USD 360 per room per night.
A collector’s dinner with guest of honor Bill Lowe will take place in the hotel’s Café & Bar on Thursday, 15 November. Guests will learn about the exhibition in the hotel while enjoying a magnificent three-course menu paired with exquisite wines. Cost is USD 45 per person plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call +1 (404) 955 7500.
Every Wednesday through Saturday, an array of art-inspired cocktails will be available in the hotel’s Café & Bar restaurant. The Dark Sawhorse cocktail made with rye whiskey and sweet vermouth highlights the “Women and Sawhorses” painting on canvas while the Royal Blue Isness made with Citron vodka, blue Curacao and lime juice is reminiscent of the two exquisite Isness paintings displayed in the hotel’s lobby. Guests can sample these must-try cocktails while viewing the art and listening to contemporary music by hotel pianist Cameron Carey.
“We are excited about our collaboration with Bill Lowe and to support Atlanta’s vibrant art scene,” said General Manager Robert Lowe. “We hope our guests will be inspired and savor the beautiful art and design throughout the hotel.”
“It was our intention to create a visual format that reflects and honors the standards of Mandarin Oriental and its commitment to the sensual experience of refinement and service,” said Bill Lowe. “The artworks comprising this exhibition have been created by a multi-cultural array of artists recognized around the world for their conceptual sophistication and technical mastery.”
For reservations or more information, call +1 (404) 995 7500 or visit www.mandarinoriental.com/atlanta.
About the Bill Lowe Gallery
Located in Midtown Atlanta, Bill Lowe Gallery is considered the premier gallery in the southeast’s contemporary art scene. For nearly 25 years it has served as a vigorous advocate of expansive and innovative voices in contemporary art from around the world. The gallery’s celebrity client list has included Elton John, Will and Jada Smith, LA Reid and Dennis Quaid to name a few. Curated by Bill Lowe, the gallery is committed to a standard of excellence amplified by great visual drama, which stands alone on the southern art landscape and is recognized throughout the region by serious collectors and patrons of fine art.
ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, ATLANTA
Housed in an iconic building designed by celebrated American architect Robert A.M. Stern, Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta soars 42 stories above the Atlanta skyline and offers sophisticated, residential elegance in its 127 spacious rooms and suites. The intimate hotel features a blissful 15,000-square foot spa, indoor lap pool, fitness center, extensive meeting and event space, The Café & Bar for exquisite dining and Taipan, serving specialty cocktails. The sought-after Buckhead location is steps away from the region’s top dining, chic designer boutiques and cultural attractions. The hotel is 35 minutes from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and 10 minutes from the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, which accommodates private aircraft.
ABOUT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP
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