c h r i s t m s w i t h r o s e w o o d l o n d o n

A R Tr o s e w o o d l o n d o n

a work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament

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through the wrought-iron gates and carriageway into the stylish interiors of

Rosewood London, the design of one of London’s newest ultra-luxury hotels tells a unique story.

Aligned with A Sense of Place® philosophy, the art and interiors reflect the British capital’s unique

history, culture and sensibilities.

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original painting by

eduardo hoffmann

a latin american painter, internationally acclaimed

the lobby shelves are filled to the brim with a quirky collection of curiosities from an exceptional array of artists. From

the flock of “British Pop Art Birds” reflecting the style of the Pop Art movement of the mid 50s to the “Strawberries and Cream,” synonymous with the esteemed Wimbledon tennis tournament, the lobby is an intriguing space, where artists can push the boundaries of contemporary art. As seen on the left, the giant Botticelli foot

appearing from the clouds onto an urban London street is a tribute to the surreal Monty Python’s Flying Circus, a TV comedy sketch

shown in the late 1960s and 1970s.

lobby

the british bulldog, an unmistakable canine, often represents England as well as Sir Winston Churchill. It

has been adopted by the “followers of fashion” on many occasions, from punks to more recently on the catwalk of the

Mulberry fashion show. Sitting proud in the lobby, Rosewood London’s British Bulldog sculpture has been adorned with an

authentic Vivienne Westwood collar.

lobby

the mirror room holds extraordinary 3d artworks by Simon Bingle, intended to illustrate the relentless development of the city - no sooner has a map been finished that it is out of date,

such is the relative speed of these developments. The pyramids represent the progress on new buildings and roads on the original landscape with these forms covered with new maps showing the denser building coverage and disappearance of the open fields.

mirror room

the zebra and the jack russell are two fantasy sculptures by Peter Osborne. The juxtaposition of the two animals creates an

interesting dynamic on the wall which attracts plenty of intrigue. The two sculptures are both created in resin and finished in paint and lacquer. The coat on the Jack Russell has been created from

postage stamps.

the living room

the events studio is home to another 3d construction by Simon Bingle which was specially commissioned in honour of the

architecturally exhilarating Grand Pavonazzo staircase in the heart of the hotel. The art piece reflects a view from many angles and on

multiples plains of steps, highlighting the almost never-ending feel of the staircase.

events studio

more akin to a country manor house than a hotel, the rooms and suites of Rosewood London combine British

heritage and contemporary sophistication. Providing a stylish residence in central London, the accommodation offers guests a

unique insight into the world of art. Including specially commissioned artworks, carefully curated sculptures and bespoke objets d’art, guests can enjoy leisurely pondering masterpieces, of

all shapes and sizes, whilst in the comfort of their very own room or suite.

accommodation

artfully social

scarfes bar

where paintings and potions meet

Gerald Scarfe, renowned British artist and caricaturist, has lent his name and artistic vision to Scarfes Bar. Gerald’s

collection of amusing and conversation-provoking paintings adorn the marble walls turning Scarfes Bar into a living canvas, described by Gerald as “my personal art gallery, where you can see my life on

these walls.” Gerald’s collection of original paintings depict well-known historical and famous faces recounting the colourful

history of the United Kingdom in Gerald’s witty and satirical way. There is also a changing exhibition in the corner of the bar. Dubbed the “artfully current” corner, this wall continuously evolves as topics

in the news arise in current affairs.

a collection of black and white photographs can be found in the lift lobby and corridor leading towards the Grand Ballroom. Many of these images were taken by Cecil Beaton, a designer for film and stage and leading British photographer of the twentieth

century whose portraits included those of celebrities and debutantes.

lower ground floor

the witty illustrations of james gillray find their home in the heritage boardroom, Sir James. Reflecting British history,

the illustrations record the rich political and social culture of Great Britain between the mid 18th and early 19th century.

sir james

the fitness suite includes a series of inspiring photographs, focusing on the free-running craze of parkour. Those practising this holistic discipline use movement developed from obstacle training

to quickly and seamlessly move through the urban landscape using only their bodies and their surroundings.

fitness suite

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february - may 2015

the acclaimed glass artist, Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert, collaborated with Champagne Perrier-Jouët to create a simple and

beautiful artistic glass installation to challenge perception and inspire a sense of natural energy.

“Rosewood London welcomes people from all around the world - it is almost like a temple of comfort and well-being. It is this

generosity which prompted a part of the installation to depict the heart symbol I felt was very suited to the spirit of Rosewood London. I also saw this as an opportunity to contribute to something I feel is

extremely beautiful, important and universal,” says Jeremy.

jeremy wintreberthuman nature

may - current

heather jansch’s life-sized horse sculptures complement the British manor house style of Rosewood London which is currently

home to one horse and two foals.

Heather Jansch is a British sculptor, based in Devon. With a passion for horses and drawing, Heather is notable for making realistic

life-sized sculptures of horses from a combination of natural materials including driftwood, bronze and oak.

Heather is an artist of international recognition - in 2000 her life-sized driftwood horses were featured in the “Shape of the Century: 100 years

of Sculpture in Britain” at Salisbury Cathedral.

heather janschhorse sculptures

p a r t n e r s i n a r te x c l u s i v e a c c e s s t o t h e w o r l d o f a r t

rosewood london is the main hotel partner of frieze london. The world’s leading contemporary art fair, Frieze London is one

of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists. The exhibiting galleries represent the most exciting contemporary galleries working today. The fair presents a curated programme of

talks, artists’ commissions and film projects, many of which are interactive or performative and encourage visitors to engage with

art and artists directly.

frieze london

rosewood london is the preferred partner of the Quintessentially Art Patron Scheme. Quintessentially Art is a fine art

advisory service that works with the most prestigious galleries, museum and art fairs in the world. Patrons have access to an exciting

seasonal programme of special events with artists and collectors, visits to artists’ studios, private collection brunches, champagne-led tours of auction houses, as well as VIP access to major international art fairs.

Quintessentially Art is also working with Rosewood London to create a series of interactive dinners with leading artists

from around the world.

quintessentially art patron scheme

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