Hotel des Arts
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Hotel des Arts is a boutique hotel
in San Francisco, California
. When it opened in 2005, 16 of its 51 rooms were painted by local artists–today 38 rooms are. Materials used include wall-mounted vinyl records, plastic bags, graffiti, fabrics, three dimensional art work, and even installations.
logos as well as an image of Madonna
. Louis Vuitton sent a cease-and-desist letter to the hotel ordering them to remove the logos, but the hotel refused and instead held a special public exhibition to display the room. Now the hotel's website has a disclaimer on the page for the room, which states, "Please Note: Room 404 is painted with fine art murals by Tim Gaskin. Hotel des Arts is in no way associated with any of the companies or celebrities whose trademarks and likenesses appear in the murals."
Boutique hotel
Boutique hotel is a term popularized in North America and the United Kingdom to describe intimate, usually luxurious or unique hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger chain/branded hotels and motels by providing personalized accommodation and services / facilities...
in San Francisco, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. When it opened in 2005, 16 of its 51 rooms were painted by local artists–today 38 rooms are. Materials used include wall-mounted vinyl records, plastic bags, graffiti, fabrics, three dimensional art work, and even installations.
Rooms
Room 404, painted by Tim Gaskin, was the source of some controversy. The walls are adorned with larger-than-life Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Malletier – commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton , or shortened to LV – is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label is well known for its LV monogram, which is featured on most products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes,...
logos as well as an image of Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
. Louis Vuitton sent a cease-and-desist letter to the hotel ordering them to remove the logos, but the hotel refused and instead held a special public exhibition to display the room. Now the hotel's website has a disclaimer on the page for the room, which states, "Please Note: Room 404 is painted with fine art murals by Tim Gaskin. Hotel des Arts is in no way associated with any of the companies or celebrities whose trademarks and likenesses appear in the murals."
Featured artists
Hotel des Arts roster of featured artists include:- Alayna
- Anthony Skirvin
- Apex
- Bask and Tes One
- Bloum Cardenas and Regis Silva
- Brad Alder
- Brian Barneclo
- Brian Ermanski
- Buff Monster
- Casey O'Connell
- Chaz – London Police
- Chor BoogieChor BoogieChor Boogie is an American spray paint artist based in San Francisco, California.-Biography:Chor Boogie was born Jason Lamar Hailey in Oceanside, California in 1979. He grew up in a military family there and in nearby Vista...
and Maya Hayuk - Chris Pastras and Josh Feldman
- Chris Ybarra
- Damon Soule
- Dave Kinsey
- David ChoeDavid ChoeDavid Choe is an American painter, muralist, graffiti artist and graphic novelist of Korean descent. He achieved art world success with his "dirty style" figure paintings—raw, frenetic works which combine themes of desire, degradation, and exaltation...
- David DeRosaDavid DeRosaDavid DeRosa is an American painter, illustrator and graphic designer. His work is characterized primarily by bold colors and graphic minimalism, a style the artist describes as "POP Impressionism"....
- Eric Orr
- Jeremy FishJeremy FishJeremy Fish is an illustrator and artist currently living in San Francisco. He was born in 1975 in Albany, New York. He lived in upstate New York until he moved to San Francisco in 1994 to attend art school...
- Jeremyville
- Jet Martinez
- Kate Durkin
- Kelly Ording
- Kelly Tunstall
- MATSU-MTP and MISK
- Nome Edonna
- Owen Maigret
- Peat Wolleager
- Plasticgod
- Punkadelik
- Sam FloresSam FloresSam Flores is an American painter. He has displayed in the United States, Canada, Singapore, Japan and throughout Europe.-References:...
- Scatha Allison
- Shepard FaireyShepard FaireyFrank Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary graphic designer, and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene. He first became known for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign, in which he appropriated images from the comedic supermarket tabloid Weekly World News. His...
and Tricia Choi - Sugarluxe
- Terrance Hughes
- Tim Gaskin
- Vinyl Killer
Further reading
- http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/10/travel/10advart.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
- http://www.sanfran.com/home/view_story/534/?PHPSESSID=d9ff5802b7ef2b2894c086a21b486a96
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/18/AR2007051800559_3.html
- http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21586555-5002031,00.html? from=public_rss
- http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/10/15/travel/15SF.html
- http://www.sanfran.com/archives/view_story/1023/
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20050813.THREENIGHTS13/TPStory/specialTravel
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20060401.ARTHOTELS01/TPStory/specialTravel
- http://www.sanfran.com/archives/view_story/1023/