2022.6.2 Hotel Events

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Published: 02 Jun. 2022, 16:10 Updated: 02 Jun. 2022, 16:25

2022.6.2 Hotel Events

“True Luxury with Art" exhibition at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Gangnam District, southern Seoul [GRAND INTERCONTINENTAL SEOUL PARNAS]

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas

Through June 30: Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Samseong-dong announced it will hold “True Luxury with Art” to exhibit masterpieces from Korea’s most renowned artists at the hotel lobby and support an art fair in collaboration with StART ART Korea. Twenty-seven pieces from artists who have achieved milestones in the history of contemporary art in Korea will be presented until the end of June. As an official sponsor of the StART Art Fair Seoul 2022, the hotel will support a global project designed to discover talented new artists.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas has made the masterpieces accessible for every visitor to the hotel.

Two pieces of “Regression,” part of the Water drop series of artist Kim Tschang-yeul, one of the most well-known names in the fine art scene in Korea, welcome guests. Also known as the artist of water droplets, his art demonstrates both artistry and a popular appeal. He started drawing water droplets after encountering beautiful morning dew when he was using a horse barn as a studio in Paris in the 1970s, and his art has developed for the past five decades with the consistent theme of water droplets.

The exhibition also presents three pieces from the "Internal Rhythm" series of artist Kim Tae-ho, who is widely considered one of the most important artists in modernism in Korea. "Internal Rhythm" is an embossed relievo piece where vertical and horizontal lines are weaved together to form a grid, and it has a vibration and rhythm coming from within.

Four pieces from "The Song of Life" by all-encompassing artist Kim Byung-jong, who blurs the boundary between writing and painting, and two pieces of "Flower World" from Oriental painting artist Kim Keunjoong with a bold use of glamorous colors, also take part in the exhibition. In addition, artwork from Kim Chu-ok, Hyoung Jinshik, Lee Aeri, Byun Ungpil and Kim Myonggyu are invited to the exhibition, providing visitors with an opportunity to see a total of 27 artworks from nine artists at the same spot.

StART ART is a fine art company that holds a global art fair every year in partnership with Saatchi Gallery, which represents the fine art scene in Britain. In addition to holding an exhibition at the hotel, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas intends to promote the advancement of the fine art market in Asia through collaboration as an official sponsor for StART Art Fair Seoul 2022. The official announcement for StART Art Fair Seoul 2022 is set to be held in Seoul in September for the first time in Asia. It will be attended by David Ciclitira, the founder of StART Art Fair from Britain, globally renowned curator Serenella Ciclitira and 10 artists including Kim Tae-ho, Kim Byungjong and Kim Keunjoong to provide explanations of the art fair. The curator will introduce the artworks exhibited on the ground floor of the hotel.

This masterpiece exhibition will be held until the end of June. Trendy artworks by young artists and preview pieces for StART Art Fair Seoul 2022 will be presented as an alternative until October. All artworks exhibited at the hotel can be purchased from StART ART Korea.

(02) 555-5656
www.grandicparnas.com

The Margaux Grill’s naturally-fermented pre-meal Signature Bread at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul [JW MARRIOTT HOTEL SEOUL]

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Announcement: JW Marriott Hotel Seoul will now sell The Margaux Grill’s naturally-fermented pre-meal signature bread, as a response to demand from guests.

Available for sale at Cafe One on the first floor of the hotel, The Margaux Grill’s signature bread is made using levain, a natural starter created through low-temperature fermentation, with a small amount of fresh yeast added. Featuring a blend of seven grains, including whole wheat flour, oats, roasted flax seed and sunflower seed, it is stone-baked in a full-sized oven to bring out its natural flavors and aromas.

Unlike most breads, which are made with sugar, butter and chemical additives, The signature bread is made using a natural starter naturally fermented at low temperatures, creating unique flavors and a texture that it is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

The signature bread is priced at 33,000 won ($26) for a whole loaf (36-38 centimeters or 14-15 inches in diameter) and 16,500 won for a half loaf; all prices marked include tax and service charges.

The hotel’s head pastry chef commented, “We want to share with our guests the true flavors of The Margaux Grill’s Signature Bread, made only with naturally-occurring starters to yield the special aromas of naturally-fermented bread and the crunchy textures of a rich variety of grains.”

(02) 6282-6262
www.marriott.co.kr/hotels/travel/seljw-jw-marriott-hotel-seoul

BY LEE JIAN [lee.jian@joonang.co.kr]