Bangkok Post

BRANDED ART

- — Apipar Norapoompi­pat

For their final internatio­nal art showcase of the year, Sofitel SO will be hosting “Beyond Bangkok” — a solo exhibition by French London-based contempora­ry artist Louise-Nicolas Darbon from tonight until Nov 10, 2018. Inspired by the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Henri Matisse, Roy Lichtenste­in and Salvador Dali, Darbon is renowned for his vibrant portraits of iconic pop figures, his take on famous luxury brand logos, and his fashion inspired artworks. He’s blown up since 2013 due to his fun mix of techniques like stencillin­g, spray painting, and traditiona­l painting, resulting in collaborat­ion with brands such as Adidas Y3, A. Lange & Söhne, Berluti, Bentley, Montblanc, Morgan Motors, Panerai, Rémy Martin, Roger Dubuis, and Paco Rabanne, to name a few. With the artist coming from a multicultu­ral background, “Beyond Bangkok” is intended to pay homage to The City of Angels to remind everyone that art exists and can be understood by all, regardless of age, sexuality and upbringing. Its essence transcends beyond borders of cities and nations. Seventeen artworks will be on display at Sofitel SO’s Park Lobby on the 9th floor, and tonight, the glamorous French artist will be dropping by at the opening party. The hotel will host an exclusive cocktail reception from 7pm to 8pm with their partners Thai Airways, Dom Pérignon, LINE, CLUB 21 Thailand and Paul Smith. The “Beyond Bangkok” exhibition is organised in partnershi­p with Art Curator Axel Roundouin, CEO and founder of Sarto Internatio­nal Fine Art Asset Management and Executive Partner, Laurent Macaluso.

“Beyond Bangkok” by Louise-Nicolas Darbon at Park Lobby, Sofitel SO, 2 North Sathorn Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok. For more informatio­n, please contact +66 2624 0000 or H6835-CO@sofitel.com

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