Le Méridien Taipei Announces Partnership with Contemporary Chinese Artist Li Hui
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The highly anticipated and recently opened Le Méridien Taipei is pleased to announce a new partnership with acclaimed contemporary Chinese artist Li Hui.
In conjunction with Le Méridien Taipei’s first A New Perspective event, Li Hui exclusively created an exquisite stainless steel sculpture “Giraffe – Camouflage for the Industrial Era” that will be unveiled on May 3. Located in the most cosmopolitan district of Taipei – Xinyi District – and steps away from local cultural offerings, Le Méridien brand’s first hotel in Taiwan ushers in a new dimension of timeless chic and is a gathering place for creative guests, with an emphasis on the arts, an inspiring atmosphere, and innovative cuisine.
World renowned artist Li Hui was born in Beijing, China in 1977 and graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing in 2003. Hui now lives and works primarily in Beijing. A conceptual artist, Hui works in diverse mediums including neon-lit acrylic sculptures and laser beams, which are typically aesthetically pleasing yet mystifying, and push the boundaries of more traditional Chinese art.
Hui’s work has been featured in various art exhibitions including the National Art Museum of China, the National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul, and the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo in Santiago, Chile. Hui will be exhibiting his work at the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei from April 29 – June 26.
In celebration of the inaugural A New Perspective event taking place on May 3 at Le Méridien Taipei, Li Hui’s “Giraffe – Camouflage for the Industrial Era” will be showcased in the hotel lobby. Created exclusively for Le Méridien Taipei, “Giraffe – Camouflage for the Industrial Era” depicts a stainless steel giraffe lowering its head and resting.
Hui’s use of stainless steel coupled with the sculpture’s placement symbolizes the conflict between industrial civilization and the environment. As guests approach the hotel, Hui’s contemporary creation will offer a visually and mentally stimulating experience.
Chic and minimalistic, the 160-room Le Méridien Taipei goes beyond the traditional five-star hotel experience and invites guests and the local community to discover more than just a new destination – to experience a new perspective with a focus on contemporary art and cuisine.
Le Méridien Taipei introduces the signature arrival experience programme for Le Méridien brand in Taiwan; a comprehensive contemporary art program “light and shadow; two inspiring new restaurant concepts: Humble House and Latest Recipe; an innovative coffee and chocolate caféChocoArt; and the chic lobby lounge bar Latitude 25 as well as the hotel’s destination bar Quube.
In addition, Le Méridien Taipei offers 1,700 square meters of contemporary meeting and function space which makes the hotel a perfect destination for creative workshops or board meetings.
For reservations and more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com/taipei.
