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It’s no secret that the art world is constantly changing. Every year, new artists emerge and make a name for themselves. So, if you’re an artist or just someone who loves art, it can be tough to keep up with all the latest news and trends.

In this article, we’ll look at some ceramic artists who are expected to make a big splash in 2023. Keep an eye on these names – they’re sure to impress for years!

1. Mina Karwanchi

Source: Mina Ceramics

Based in Istanbul, ceramic artist Mina Karwanchi has been dazzling the industry since 2005 when she first began honing her skills in pottery. Most of her pieces evoke Scandinavian minimalism, thanks to influences from her childhood in Gothenburg, Sweden.  

Karwanchi’s latest ceramic piece is titled “Deep Down in the Ocean,” which pays homage to the world’s oceans and brings to light their increasing vulnerability.

“In this project, I want to showcase the fragile life in our oceans. By touching nature, we are eroding its colors,” she explained. Imagining life from oceans’ point of view, ‘don’t touch me’ addresses the urgency of taking action by limiting our footprint in our daily life, so our oceans can keep their beauty. In the end, nature is art.”

2. Guy Van Leemput

Source: Homo Faber

Born in 1967 in Herentals, Belgium, Guy Van Leemput is well-known in the art world for his wafer-thin, wood-fired porcelain bowls that are created using balloons. This unique technique requires a ton of delicacy and patience since only a small layer of each material can be added each day. Because of this, his pieces take him over a month to complete.

Van Leemput has enjoyed exhibits across the world, including in France, Spain, Japan, and his native Belgium. He’s now based in his hometown of Herentals but is represented by both Galery Puls in Brussels and Galerie Terra Delft in the Netherlands.

“From the search for peace comes an urge to create. Not based on thought, but based on feeling,” wrote the famous ceramic artist on his website. “Feeling, work, and more work. I find inspiration in the architecture of nature. I start from the images stored in my head and the experience of the previous work. The stomach dictates the form, the head takes the decisions. Each result shows me that better knowledge allows for yet deeper digging. Thus, each work becomes an investigation.”

3. Alberto Bustos

Source: Homo Faber

A ceramic artist based in the village of Bellvei in Tarragona, Spain, Alberto Bustos is known for creating beautiful pieces that feature abstract lines and a conceptualized sense of space. Most of his porcelain sculptures are slender, versatile, and combined into three-dimensional forms that convey his feelings.

Bustos has been exhibited at some of the world’s most prestigious art institutions, such as the Westerwald Ceramics Museum in Germany, the Cairo Opera House in Egypt, the Biennale D’Arte Ceramica Contemporanea in Italy, and the National Museum of Valencia in Spain. He has also hosted workshops across the world and is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics.

“I use clay to transmit messages; personal messages, but also messages about the injustices that surround us – from a human point of view and also on the degradation of the natural environment,” said Bustos. “I think art is a great tool to question the injustices that surround us.”

4. Helen Levi

Source: Helen Levi Ceramics

Born and bred in New York City, Helen Levi first worked as a photographer before becoming one of the world’s top emerging ceramic artists. She’s best known for her line of signature, handmade vessels, which consists of stoneware mugs, dishes, and planters that are all inspired by nature. Her pieces are made from brightly-colored clays that she manipulates to develop her signature soft, marbled swirls.

Levi’s ceramic pieces are distributed across the United States, with sales fueled by her large following on Instagram. Many powerhouses also collaborate with her, from renowned chefs to fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.

“Ceramics constantly teaches and challenges you, no matter how long you’ve been doing it. I make small mistakes all the time, but there isn’t one big one that sticks out,” explained Levi. “The good thing about a mistake, though, is that you probably won’t do it again! Slip casting is the most recent process I’ve tried to learn – I started about a year ago. I’m still getting new tips and tricks to get better at it. The next thing I’d like to learn is to do more advanced work with slabs.”

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Life is like a journey, not only to experience the different scenery along the way but also to experience a different way of life and gain a new perspective on things.

Everyone has a lifestyle they are used to - some enjoy the hustle and bustle of an apartment in the city, others prefer the peace and quiet of a farmhouse in the countryside - but almost everyone is curious about the splendor of a former palace.

Those centuries-old palace buildings around the world not only carry the most glorious art and civilization of a region and era but also represent a certain unattainable but fascinating way of life.

Fortunately, with the change of dynasties and the passage of time, many former palace mansions have been carefully restored and transformed into gorgeous hotels open to the public.

In this post, we share seven top hotels transformed into palaces, from the magnificent suites in Versailles, France, to the aristocratic mansions of Italy in its heyday, to the elegant courtyard in the Summer Palace of Beijing, China. Whether or not you have the opportunity to stay there, it is worthwhile to feel and taste the history, culture, and art contained therein.

In this post, part 6, we will focus on Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace.

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Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace

St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia, exuberating with an ancient and historical flavor everywhere.

Both the Palace and the Hermitage are associated with Ekaterina, the only empress in Russian history to be named "The Great", the former being her palace and the latter a private museum.

The former is her palace, and the latter is a private museum. Less known is that next to the Hermitage, next to St. Isaac's Cathedral, there is the Lion's Court, the secret palace of the Tsarina, who, in the past, this female tsar opened up the territory, heroic and dominant and needed a gentle castle where she would not be disturbed.

During her time in the Lion's Court, she read the works of European political philosophers, was fascinated by Western literature, music, and painting, and translated French novels and performed French plays herself.

Today it is transformed into Russia's most luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace. It exudes a rich historical charm and a supreme royal style as if restored to the period of its reign.

The hall and the main hallway were restored as they were, with four Doric marble columns supporting round arches on all sides, the ceiling decorated with delicate relief patterns, overhead by exquisite and luxurious chandeliers, and flanked by a corridor of Egyptian columns with grandeur.

The room is exquisitely and luxuriously furnished, with silk curtains over the bed and flowers placed next to the vintage metal table lamps. The openwork candelabra chandeliers reflect gilt bronze mirrors and Russian local-style paintings.

Outside the window looms the golden dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral, which as an essential backdrop to the room, it is a colorful sight to behold, be you lying on the bed, sitting at the table, or snuggling up on the sofa.

The indoor "Winter Garden" was specially created for Russia's cold weather so greenery and flowers can be seen all year round. The central fireplace with two openings is a place for warm winter nights.

Source: Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace

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Life is like a journey, not only to experience the different scenery along the way but also to experience a different way of life and gain a new perspective on things.

Everyone has a lifestyle they are used to - some enjoy the hustle and bustle of an apartment in the city, others prefer the peace and quiet of a farmhouse in the countryside - but almost everyone is curious about the splendor of a former palace.

Those centuries-old palace buildings around the world not only carry the most glorious art and civilization of a region and era but also represent a certain unattainable but fascinating way of life.

Fortunately, with the change of dynasties and the passage of time, many former palace mansions have been carefully restored and transformed into gorgeous hotels open to the public.

In this post, we share seven top hotels transformed into palaces, from the magnificent suites in Versailles, France, to the aristocratic mansions of Italy in its heyday, to the elegant courtyard in the Summer Palace of Beijing, China. Whether or not you have the opportunity to stay there, it is worthwhile to feel and taste the history, culture, and art contained therein.

In this post, part 5, we will focus on Çiragan Palace Kempinski.

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Çiragan Palace Kempinski

Istanbul

In 1863, the Ottoman emperor Abdulaziz started the construction of the last Ottoman palace: the Çiragan Palace, on a geomantic treasure land directly across the Bosphorus.

The Çiragan Palace was designed by Armenian architect Nigogayos Balyan and built by his two sons. As a family of architects for generations, the family of nine designers served six generations of sultans and played a significant role in the westernization of Ottoman architecture, leaving behind a large number of architectural masterpieces.

Instead of the traditional Ottoman style of round-arched minarets, the Palace of Çiragan was built based on the splendid, stately, and symmetrical Baroque architecture while retaining the Islamic style of geometric patterns of arched windows, especially the unique Ottoman decoration of stalactites under the exterior windows.

In 1910, a sudden fire destroyed all the braw wooden interiors of the Çiragan Palace, but fortunately, the sturdy facade remained intact.

In 1992, the long-abandoned Çiragan Palace was repaired and expanded, and the Kempinski brand was introduced, transforming it into a member of the Historic Hotels of the World and one of CNN Go's 15 luxury hotels on a global scale.

The new Çiragan Palace removes the luxurious carvings and features historical paintings and dark green marble pillars that set off the elegant palace, making it an intriguing and ancient style.

From the first to the third floor, the huge chandelier quietly tells the glory of the past under the transparent central ceiling.

Around the patio and staircase handrail railings, curved shapes made of glass are installed. Under the sunlight, the glass columns are crystal clear, matching the golden partitions of the interior space, which is breathtaking.

The marble carving on the wall between floors is full of traditional Turkish style. The exquisite handmade carpets in the parlor area give a strong sense of the glory of the past empire and the legacy of history.

The second floor of the palace, facing the strait edge, has been transformed into a traditional Turkish restaurant, facing the endless mountains and the sea, with a level of cuisine and service comparable to that of a starred Michelin restaurant.

Outside the palace and between the new building and the hotel is a large square covering two hectares, with lawned open-air restaurants, swimming pools and cafes scattered throughout, with a restless shuffling stream of world guests until the middle of the night.

Source: Çiragan Palace Kempinski

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Life is like a journey, not only to experience the different scenery along the way but also to experience a different way of life and gain a new perspective on things.

Everyone has a lifestyle they are used to - some enjoy the hustle and bustle of an apartment in the city, others prefer the peace and quiet of a farmhouse in the countryside - but almost everyone is curious about the splendor of a former palace.

Those centuries-old palace buildings around the world not only carry the most glorious art and civilization of a region and era but also represent a certain unattainable but fascinating way of life.

Fortunately, with the change of dynasties and the passage of time, many former palace mansions have been carefully restored and transformed into gorgeous hotels open to the public.

In this post, we share seven top hotels transformed into palaces, from the magnificent suites in Versailles, France, to the aristocratic mansions of Italy in its heyday, to the elegant courtyard in the Summer Palace of Beijing, China. Whether or not you have the opportunity to stay there, it is worthwhile to feel and taste the history, culture, and art contained therein.

In this post, part 4, we will focus on Villa d'Este, Lake Como.

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Villa d'Este, Lake Como

Italy

Lake Como, where glacial meltwater converges, stretches over the Lombardy plain at the foot of the Italian Alps, and Villa d'Este, a World Heritage Site, was transformed into a famous luxury hotel in 1873.

Built in 1563 by Cardinal Ippolito II of the Este family, Villa d'Este was once a private summer residence for royalty. As the pinnacle of the Italian Renaissance Terrace Gardens, it is famous for its enchanting fountain water features.

The Italian terrace gardens follow the same layout pattern, with the buildings located at the garden's highest point, the main attractions arranged along the central axis, and the water system running down through the terrain and eventually converging at the lowest point of the pond.

The superb feature of the Est-Ouest Garden is that there are several horizontal axes along the central vertical axis, each with many points of view along the way, and the vertical and horizontal axes are connected by a diagonal ramp, creating a symphonic poem with a dazzling water scene.

Esther's exquisite hotel rooms are housed in two historic mansions. The rooms vary in style, with antique furnishings, ornate silk brocades, and rich paintings, adding a charming mix of history and culture.

The hotel has a floating swimming pool under a huge terrace stretching along the lake, offering Lake Como's most breathtaking views.

The Estates of Este are rooted in the Tivoli culture. The undulating hills, the beautiful landscape, the depth of human heritage, and even the nearby ancient Roman Hadrian's Palace have inspired this garden.

Source: Villa d'Este

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                 These Former Legendary Palaces Turned into Luxury Hotels-Taj Lake Palace (Part 3)

Life is like a journey, not only to experience the different scenery along the way but also to experience a different way of life and gain a new perspective on things.

Everyone has a lifestyle they are used to - some enjoy the hustle and bustle of an apartment in the city, others prefer the peace and quiet of a farmhouse in the countryside - but almost everyone is curious about the splendor of a former palace.

Those centuries-old palace buildings around the world not only carry the most glorious art and civilization of a region and era but also represent a certain unattainable but fascinating way of life.

Fortunately, with the change of dynasties and the passage of time, many former palace mansions have been carefully restored and transformed into gorgeous hotels open to the public.

In this post, we share seven top hotels transformed into palaces, from the magnificent suites in Versailles, France, to the aristocratic mansions of Italy in its heyday, to the elegant courtyard in the Summer Palace of Beijing, China. Whether or not you have the opportunity to stay there, it is worthwhile to feel and taste the history, culture, and art contained therein.

In this post, part 3, we will focus on Taj Lake Palace.

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Taj Lake Palace

Udaipur, India

Udaipur Taj Lake Palace Hotel, located on Jag-Nivas Island in Lake Pichola, India, is reflected between the blue water and distant mountains, melting into the sparkling waves, ethereal as a mirage.

Udaipur, known as the "Venice of the East," was built in 1568 by Maharaja Uday Singh II after the last sacking of Chittorgarh by Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Udaipur

As the epitome and representative of Udaipur, this white palace facing east and floating on the water was built by Maharana Jagat Singh II between 1743 and 1746. It served as the summer residence of the Maharaja of Singh for more than two hundred years.

As the power of the Indian princes declined, the summer palace was transformed into a palace hotel by the Taj Group in 1963.

Following the overall style of Udaipur, with its snow-white domes, marble palace, colorful murals, lakeside gardens, and temples, it is still recognized as the most romantic hotel in the world.

The palace's 66 rooms and 17 suites are all self-contained and furnished in different color schemes and period styles. The colorful, opulent fabrics and soaring arches perfectly reflect Udaipur's diverse history and past glory.

The NeelKamal restaurant, with a view of the lotus pond, specializes in Indian cuisine and serves original Rajasthani dishes. Bhairo's rooftop terrace is perfect for enjoying lake views and European cuisine.

In the style of a summer palace, every experience at the hotel is a dream, with a rose petal welcome before embarkation at Badi Pal Marina, a walking tour of the ruins, stargazing, and a variety of cultural performances.

Source: Taj Lake Palace

References

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Life is like a journey, not only to experience the different scenery along the way but also to experience a different way of life and gain a new perspective on things.

Everyone has a lifestyle they are used to - some enjoy the hustle and bustle of an apartment in the city, others prefer the peace and quiet of a farmhouse in the countryside - but almost everyone is curious about the splendor of a former palace.

Those centuries-old palace buildings around the world not only carry the most glorious art and civilization of a region and era but also represent a certain unattainable but fascinating way of life.

Fortunately, with the change of dynasties and the passage of time, many former palace mansions have been carefully restored and transformed into gorgeous hotels open to the public.

In this post, we share seven top hotels transformed into palaces, from the magnificent suites in Versailles, France, to the aristocratic mansions of Italy in its heyday, to the elegant courtyard in the Summer Palace of Beijing, China. Whether or not you have the opportunity to stay there, it is worthwhile to feel and taste the history, culture, and art contained therein.

In this post, part 2, we will focus on Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel.

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Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Venice

For more than half a century, the Grand Palazzo Gritti Venice Luxury Collection Hotel has stood on the banks of the Grand Canal, renowned for its magnificent architecture, rich history and culture, and exquisite living experience.

Gritti Palace was built in 1475. Initially owned by the Gritti family, it became the official residence of the Vatican's envoy to Venice.

For centuries, it has been an aristocratic palace where celebrities from all walks of life have traveled. The hotel opened on June 5, 1948, as the "Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel".

The hotel soon became a favorite of literary figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Maugham, and Guggenheim, all of whom left indelible marks here.

Hemingway, in particular, stayed at the hotel for several months in the middle of the last century and released his novel "Crossing the River into the Woods". He even said that this hotel was like his home in Venice, bringing him endless creative inspiration and that it was "the best hotel in a great city".

The Presidential Suite in the Gratiot Palace Hotel is named after Hemingway. This elegant, opulent, antique room features light green and gold walls, Venetian rococo plaster, Murano chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows with unparalleled views.

Maugham, the author of The Blade, was also fond of this room, describing it as "the best thing in life to sit on the terrace adjacent to the church at sunset with a stunning view.

The Maugham Royal Suite in the hotel was inspired by the famous English novelist and dramatist.

Enjoy a light breakfast on the terrace of the Gritti Palace Hotel overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, watching the gondolas drifting along the canal and listening to the chimes of the church of Our Lady of Ancestry on the other side of the river, which is alive with the echo of the bells.

With its excellent Venetian style and a perfect blend of history and culture, the Gritti Palace Hotel attracts the world's attention and is the preferred venue for the Biennale of Contemporary Art and the Venice Film Festival.

Source: Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel

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Lobbies are the first and last impression a guest has of a hotel. They should be warm and inviting, while also making a statement about the establishment’s style and culture. Given that they’re the first thing people see when they walk in, their design will make or break how your customers experience your business. So, make sure to invest wisely! 

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best-designed hotel lobbies from across the world. From sleek and modern to more traditional spaces, these lobbies will give you plenty of ideas for creating a welcoming and inviting environment for your guests. 

Ready? Then, read on!

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Aishaya, Kuwait

Source: Four Seasons

In Four Season's lobby, don't miss “Etymology of the Baroque” by British artist Marc Quinn: a fantastical painted bronze sculpture of an orchid at the height of bloom.

Influenced by the region’s colorful culture, the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Aishaya is inspired by an Arabic architectural tradition called “mashrabiya,” which involves using latticework on windows for maximum shade and privacy, while still providing breathtaking views. This unique historical design earned it the 2018 MEED Hotel of the Year Award – further proof that a stay here is worth every penny.

The hotel lobby is referred to as “Al Soor” and, unlike the building’s exterior, is inspired by contemporary design elements. High, subtle lighting enhances its warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place to meet friends and loved ones for coffee or mocktails. 

Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Hotel, the Netherlands

Source: Head for Points

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Hotel exudes the same urban yet quirky vibe that the city has. For instance, its hallways are lined with collections of video art, which makes for an attention-grabbing decoration not seen in the usual hotels. 

These eclectic elements are seen throughout the entire establishment, which is why it’s no surprise that the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Hotel lobby is considered one of the best-designed lobbies in the world. Guests walking in won’t miss the giant blue bells suspended from the ceiling, nor will they overlook the eye-catching print artwork wrapped around the walls. All these make for an exciting space that keeps people coming back for more. 

ME Sitges Terramar, Spain

Source: SilverKris

Conceptualized by the Barcelona-based design studio, LaGranja, ME Sitges Terramar is inspired by Mediterranean living and the modern European aesthetic, as well as by Catalonia’s vibrant culture and breathtaking sights. It features clean lines, a soft color palette, and panoramic views of the sea, all of which make for a tranquil getaway you won’t want to miss out on. 

These unique design elements also allow ME Sitges Terramar to exude a breezy beachy vibe, which is further exacerbated by the calming sculptures and artwork scattered around the place. The hotel lobby, for instance, features a structural column on which hundreds of elaborately-carved fish swim. Wrapped around it is wicker, a subtle nod to the region’s basket-weaving tradition. 

Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, USA

Source: Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Arguably one of the most famous lobbies in the United States is that of Old Faithful Inn – an iconic log building that has survived multiple disasters, including the Yellowstone Fire of 1988 and a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. This rustic lodge was designed to reflect its natural surroundings, which is why its decorations include artisan glasses and antique furniture. 

Old Faithful Inn has a magnificent lobby – one that continues to draw thousands of guests each year. Aside from comfortable sitting areas, it also features a massive stone fireplace that perfectly complements its rustic interiors. There’s also an eye-catching clock hand-crafted from copper, wood, and wrought iron that often serves as a conversation piece among guests.

Hotel Danieli, Italy

Source: Venedig-Info.com

An iconic landmark in the dreamy city of Venice, Hotel Danieli is located a few minutes away from the Bridge of Sighs and the breathtaking monuments found at Piazza San Marco. It’s housed in a former palace that dates back to the late 14th century, which means that important historical figures once walked its hallways. 

Apart from its spectacular views of the Grand Canal, Hotel Daniele is also known for its ornate decorations, which are juxtaposed with modern amenities. The hotel lobby features a dramatic staircase, vaulted ceilings, and flamboyant Venetian glass chandeliers. You might find these familiar – after all, at least 2 James Bond movies are associated with this stunning vestibule. 

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Which hotel lobby is your favorite? Are there other lobbies with great designs that, you feel, should have been included in this list? Let us know in the comments section down below – we’d love to hear from you!

Life is like a journey, not only to experience the different scenery along the way but also to experience a different way of life and gain a new perspective on things.

Everyone has a lifestyle they are used to - some enjoy the hustle and bustle of an apartment in the city, others prefer the peace and quiet of a farmhouse in the countryside - but almost everyone is curious about the splendor of a former palace.

Those centuries-old palace buildings around the world not only carry the most glorious art and civilization of a region and era but also represent a certain unattainable but fascinating way of life.

Fortunately, with the change of dynasties and the passage of time, many former palace mansions have been carefully restored and transformed into gorgeous hotels open to the public.

In this post, we share seven top hotels transformed into palaces, from the magnificent suites in Versailles, France, to the aristocratic mansions of Italy in its heyday, to the elegant courtyard in the Summer Palace of Beijing, China. Whether or not you have the opportunity to stay there, it is worthwhile to feel and taste the history, culture, and art contained therein.

In this part, we will focus on Le Grand Contrôle.

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Le Grand Contrôle

French

Versailles, the pinnacle of Western classical architecture, began as a hunting lodge built by Louis XIII in 1623 and was transformed by Louis XIV into a magnificent palace covering 1.1 million square meters.

With more than 2,300 rooms, numerous paintings, treasures, and sculptures, Versailles has seen Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Queen Marie, the French Revolution, and the signing of the Peace of Versailles in the years since 1624.

In 2015, the Palace of Versailles authorized the Airelles Collection group to transform three adjacent 17th and 18th-century palaces into luxury hotels. The new Versailles Hotel opened in June 2021.

The world's first hotel to open in the Versailles court district, which was initially built in 1681 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, the architect most admired by Louis XIV and an icon of French classicism.

It has hosted Europe's political and cultural elite, from ambassadors and artists to musicians, writers, and scientists of the Enlightenment.

Now renovated by renowned French interior designer Christophe Tollemer, the hotel has substantially preserved the century-old appearance of the palace building and reinterpreted its classical style.

The hotel's 14 luxurious rooms are named after 14 famous people with historical ties to Versailles.

The Jacques Necker Suite, for example, is known as "the savior of France" as the financial director of Louis XVI. The suite is 120 square meters, with a spacious parlor in addition to the bedroom and a magnificent room.

Jacques Necker's portrait is anchored on the wall, and most of the suites' paintings are authentic antique originals.

There is also the suite of Madame de Stael, Necker's daughter. This room, named after the French Romantic writer, is as elegant and chic as hers.

The interior of the hotel, as well as the furniture, decorations, and paintings, follow the magnificent baroque style of the 18th century, carefully reproducing the original appearance, and each item is worthy of a closer look.

Therefore the hotel rooms refuse to install TVs, because there is no program that would be more fascinating than admiring these gems from the world's art halls.

In addition to art, there are endless longing views of the Orangery and Swiss Lake, unlocking secret passages to the 2,000-acre gardens, exclusive tours of the Trianon Palace, the Royal Opera House, and more.

source: Le Grand Contrôle

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Amid an age where everything can be sustainable, Western paper art folding master Paul Jason has created a world of wild imagination with just one sheet of paper by cutting, hollowing, folding, collaging, and other methods, turning a sheet of paper into packaging, fashion, exhibition, installation art ...... Next, we will talk about how Paul Jason, a paper art designer from UK/Israel, made an exhibition with a piece of paper, from flat to three-dimensional, to open your creative brain head to the avant-garde!

Make an exhibition out of a piece of paper
From flat to three-dimensional

When it comes to the famous Western Origami Master, paper designer Paul Jason from the UK/Israel must have a name. He has been active in the related field since 1980 and has become well-known in the international "World of Origami". Let's take a look at how he uses a piece of paper to play with creativity!

Paul Jackson

Paper art designer, one of the first paper artists in the West

Official website: www.origami-artist.com

Born in England, he moved to Israel in 2000. Since 1983, he has specialized in the art of origami, becoming among the earliest West pioneers of the art of paper folding. Over the years, he has published more than 40 books and applied the art of origami to design, providing creative inspiration to students in multiple disciplines (including fashion, architecture, ceramics, jewelry, product design, and textiles.) In 2017, he was awarded a medal at the 50th-anniversary conference of the British Origami Society for his outstanding contribution to the art of origami.

1. Landing a piece of paper into an exhibition

As a paper art designer, Paul Jackson can play a hundred kinds of tricks with just one piece of paper, while this ordinary "paper carving" is only his little trick. What is really impressive is that he can turn a piece of paper into a work of art, and then make this artwork into an exhibition. To date, he has curated several groundbreaking paper art exhibitions and has exhibited his origami works in many galleries and museums, such as his work "Hands" in the global paper art traveling exhibition "Above the Fold".

Above the Fold: Paul Jackson's "Hands" (2014)

2. From a sheet of paper to an installation

Starting from a single sheet of paper, paper artist Paul Jackson simulates various shapes folded on paper to design a variety of large-scale installations, including the exterior design of venues, landscape design, and even home installations and fence installations outside the garden can be inspired by "just a sheet of paper".

3. From a piece of paper to packaging, etc.

The play of a piece of paper is not only limited to exhibitions and large-scale installations. We found that Paul Jackson has also used the rule of "just a piece of paper" to complete many designs, which cover various fields, including fashion, packaging, product design, and textiles, etc., especially the packaging design is very impressive, simply from flat to three-dimensional open our creative brain.

From products and packaging to exhibitions and installations, Paul Jason is truly a pioneer in the art of origami, using a single sheet of paper to "wrap" a myriad of ideas and play with them in many different ways. He is well aware that good skills need to be passed on, which is why he has devoted himself to teaching folding skills in galleries, museums, and festivals worldwide for many years so that creativity can pass on continually.

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