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Jan. 1, 1970
NEW YORK, N.Y., February 23, 2010 – As the official hotel sponsor of the Armory Show 2010, Jumeirah Essex House proudly announces a series of events beginning on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 to celebrate the cultural partnerships that have been a hallmark of the hotel’s prominent Art Program since 2006. Events include an Armory Show kick-off party, private tours of the hotel’s art collection and two new exhibitions.
The week will commence with a VIP kick-off party on March 2, 2010 commemorating Armory Arts Week and The Armory Show. The event, which runs from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, will be held in the new Magnum Lounge at Jumeirah Essex House, an exclusive lounge for VIP hotel guests, art dealers, artists and curators.
The week will continue on Thursday, March 4, 2010 with a private, curator-led tour of the hotel’s impressive art collection and exhibitions on view. The tour is only accessible for Armory VIP cardholders and advance reservations are required.
On view at Jumeirah Essex House throughout March 2010 and open to the public will be two exhibitions organized in collaboration with famed photographic co-operative, Magnum Photos. Marhaba: Images of the Middle East will include both black and white and color photographs by Magnum members Abbas, Eve Arnold, Harry Gruyaert, Inge Morath, and Steve McCurry among others. This collection of imagery showcases the open warmth of countries within the region. Beguiling portraits and glimpses of varied cultures are enhanced by exquisite desert landscapes and architectural delights.
Bruno Barbey: Maroc highlights a selection of lush imagery from his book of the same name. Barbey contrasts versatility of technique with consistency of theme, using photography to reveal the subtle complexities of life in foreign countries. His love for and fascination with Morocco, his homeland, remains a focus. His photographs of Fez highlight the yellow ochre and burnt umber tones of the area creating color drenched images which dazzle by Morocco's scorching light.
About the Jumeirah Essex House Art Program
Jumeirah’s promise of Stay Different™ delivers imaginative and exhilarating experiences in culturally connected environments offering thoughtful and generous service. Jumeirah offers guests a glimpse into local cultures, people and ideas through the portal of art. Their valued relationship with the cultural community provides benefits and a sense of adventurous discovery for their guests in innovative ways that other hotels cannot.
The hotel art program, launched at Jumeirah Essex House in 2006 and managed by curator Katherine Gass, is taking shape across the globe in a variety of exciting ways, and demonstrates the ongoing commitment to contemporary culture. The Artist-in-Residence Program and Lobby Exhibition at Jumeirah Essex House celebrates the hotel’s prime location at the foot of majestic Central Park while honoring its historic tagline, “Always In Touch with The Park, Never Out of Touch with The City!”
For more information, please visit: http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/New-York/Jumeirah-Essex-House/Art-Program/
About Magnum Photos
Magnum Photos, founded by the forefathers of documentary photography – Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, David “Chim” Seymour and George Rodger – is a photographic co-operative of great diversity and distinction owned by its photographer-members. Since its inception in 1947, Magnum’s photographers collectively have chronicled the most significant historical and cultural milestones of the 20th Century. Today, through its offices in New York, London, Paris and Tokyo, Magnum provides photographs to the media, publishers, advertising agencies, galleries, and museums across the world. Its collections also form the basis of numerous exhibitions, multimedia presentations, and books.
About Jumeirah Essex House
The 509-room Jumeirah Essex House celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007 by completing a major $90 million refurbishment project to pay homage to the glamour and elegance of its original design. This historic New York City hotel, with a coveted Central Park address, is ideally located in the heart of Manhattan. Jumeirah Essex House is part of the Dubai-based international hospitality group, and sister to the world’s most luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab. Features of the hotel include breathtaking views, outstanding dining and unrivalled conference and banqueting facilities. South Gate, the hotel’s spectacular Tony Chi-designed restaurant, featuring renowned chef Kerry Heffernan, has received rave reviews from customers and critics alike.
The Jumeirah Essex House is a recipient of both the Michelin Guide’s 2008 “Five Pavilions Award,” and the 2008 AAA Four-Diamond Award. The hotel garnered three awards at the 2007 Annual World Travel Awards in New York including “North America’s Leading Hotel,” “North America’s Leading Business Hotel” and “New York’s Leading Business Hotel” voted by travel agents worldwide and was ranked second in the “Best Hotel in the U.S.” category in Global Traveler Magazine’s 2006 GT Tested Awards.
The Historic Jumeirah Essex House Official Hotel Sponsor of the Armory Show 2010
NEW YORK, N.Y., February 23, 2010 – As the official hotel sponsor of the Armory Show 2010, Jumeirah Essex House proudly announces a series of events beginning on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 to celebrate the cultural partnerships that have been a hallmark of the hotel’s prominent Art Program since 2006. Events include an Armory Show kick-off party, private tours of the hotel’s art collection and two new exhibitions.
The week will commence with a VIP kick-off party on March 2, 2010 commemorating Armory Arts Week and The Armory Show. The event, which runs from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, will be held in the new Magnum Lounge at Jumeirah Essex House, an exclusive lounge for VIP hotel guests, art dealers, artists and curators.
The week will continue on Thursday, March 4, 2010 with a private, curator-led tour of the hotel’s impressive art collection and exhibitions on view. The tour is only accessible for Armory VIP cardholders and advance reservations are required.
On view at Jumeirah Essex House throughout March 2010 and open to the public will be two exhibitions organized in collaboration with famed photographic co-operative, Magnum Photos. Marhaba: Images of the Middle East will include both black and white and color photographs by Magnum members Abbas, Eve Arnold, Harry Gruyaert, Inge Morath, and Steve McCurry among others. This collection of imagery showcases the open warmth of countries within the region. Beguiling portraits and glimpses of varied cultures are enhanced by exquisite desert landscapes and architectural delights.
Bruno Barbey: Maroc highlights a selection of lush imagery from his book of the same name. Barbey contrasts versatility of technique with consistency of theme, using photography to reveal the subtle complexities of life in foreign countries. His love for and fascination with Morocco, his homeland, remains a focus. His photographs of Fez highlight the yellow ochre and burnt umber tones of the area creating color drenched images which dazzle by Morocco's scorching light.
About the Jumeirah Essex House Art Program
Jumeirah’s promise of Stay Different™ delivers imaginative and exhilarating experiences in culturally connected environments offering thoughtful and generous service. Jumeirah offers guests a glimpse into local cultures, people and ideas through the portal of art. Their valued relationship with the cultural community provides benefits and a sense of adventurous discovery for their guests in innovative ways that other hotels cannot.
The hotel art program, launched at Jumeirah Essex House in 2006 and managed by curator Katherine Gass, is taking shape across the globe in a variety of exciting ways, and demonstrates the ongoing commitment to contemporary culture. The Artist-in-Residence Program and Lobby Exhibition at Jumeirah Essex House celebrates the hotel’s prime location at the foot of majestic Central Park while honoring its historic tagline, “Always In Touch with The Park, Never Out of Touch with The City!”
For more information, please visit: http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/New-York/Jumeirah-Essex-House/Art-Program/
About Magnum Photos
Magnum Photos, founded by the forefathers of documentary photography – Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, David “Chim” Seymour and George Rodger – is a photographic co-operative of great diversity and distinction owned by its photographer-members. Since its inception in 1947, Magnum’s photographers collectively have chronicled the most significant historical and cultural milestones of the 20th Century. Today, through its offices in New York, London, Paris and Tokyo, Magnum provides photographs to the media, publishers, advertising agencies, galleries, and museums across the world. Its collections also form the basis of numerous exhibitions, multimedia presentations, and books.
About Jumeirah Essex House
The 509-room Jumeirah Essex House celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007 by completing a major $90 million refurbishment project to pay homage to the glamour and elegance of its original design. This historic New York City hotel, with a coveted Central Park address, is ideally located in the heart of Manhattan. Jumeirah Essex House is part of the Dubai-based international hospitality group, and sister to the world’s most luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab. Features of the hotel include breathtaking views, outstanding dining and unrivalled conference and banqueting facilities. South Gate, the hotel’s spectacular Tony Chi-designed restaurant, featuring renowned chef Kerry Heffernan, has received rave reviews from customers and critics alike.
The Jumeirah Essex House is a recipient of both the Michelin Guide’s 2008 “Five Pavilions Award,” and the 2008 AAA Four-Diamond Award. The hotel garnered three awards at the 2007 Annual World Travel Awards in New York including “North America’s Leading Hotel,” “North America’s Leading Business Hotel” and “New York’s Leading Business Hotel” voted by travel agents worldwide and was ranked second in the “Best Hotel in the U.S.” category in Global Traveler Magazine’s 2006 GT Tested Awards.
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