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Art lovers may want to book London hotels
- By Sam Desilwa
- Published September 23, 2010
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People with a passion for art may want to book London hotels over this autumn and winter as a new exhibition is going on display.
At the centre of the offering is a huge print designed by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, which is hanging in the Victoria & Albert Museum.
It is part of a collection inspired by dance company the Ballet Russes and its artistic director Serge Diaghilev. It will be on show from September until January.
Those planning trips to hotels in London may be interested to note that Picasso's print measures an impressive 10.4 metres by 11.7 metres and it was designed for the dance organisation in 1924.
The cloth had initially been bought in auction more than forty years ago but this is the first time it is going on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Commenting on the addition, the venue's director Mark Jones said: "[It] is delighted to be showing its unrivalled collection of Diaghilev and Ballets Russes' objects in this timely exhibition."
He added: "Our exhibition will tell the story of this groundbreaking entrepreneur and artist. Diaghilev's dedication to pushing boundaries and collaborating with the best designers, choreographers and artists of his time left an inspiring legacy."
Meanwhile, those staying in London hotels will also have a range of other artistic offerings to peruse during their visits.
For example, the wardrobe of Grace Kelly is on display at the museum until September 26th.
Individuals in hotels in London with a keen eye for fashion will be able to trace the evolution of her style during her days as one of Hollywood's most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco.
A total of more than 50 outfits have been collected for the display, which was launched in April this year.
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At the centre of the offering is a huge print designed by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, which is hanging in the Victoria & Albert Museum.
It is part of a collection inspired by dance company the Ballet Russes and its artistic director Serge Diaghilev. It will be on show from September until January.
Those planning trips to hotels in London may be interested to note that Picasso's print measures an impressive 10.4 metres by 11.7 metres and it was designed for the dance organisation in 1924.
The cloth had initially been bought in auction more than forty years ago but this is the first time it is going on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Commenting on the addition, the venue's director Mark Jones said: "[It] is delighted to be showing its unrivalled collection of Diaghilev and Ballets Russes' objects in this timely exhibition."
He added: "Our exhibition will tell the story of this groundbreaking entrepreneur and artist. Diaghilev's dedication to pushing boundaries and collaborating with the best designers, choreographers and artists of his time left an inspiring legacy."
Meanwhile, those staying in London hotels will also have a range of other artistic offerings to peruse during their visits.
For example, the wardrobe of Grace Kelly is on display at the museum until September 26th.
Individuals in hotels in London with a keen eye for fashion will be able to trace the evolution of her style during her days as one of Hollywood's most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco.
A total of more than 50 outfits have been collected for the display, which was launched in April this year.
The Article is written by grangehotels.com providing London Hotels and Hotels In London Services. Visit http://www.grangehotels.com for more information on grangehotels.com Products & Services___________________________Copyright information This article is free for reproduction but must be reproduced in its entirety, including live links & this copyright statement must be included. Visit grangehotels.com for more services!