EDEN BEING - THE LIFESTYLE BRAND OF OETKER COLLECTION - HAS PARTNERED WITH BLAIN|SOUTHERN TO LAUNCH AN EXHIBITION BY BERNAR VENET
Launched in June, French sculptor Bernar Venet unveiled seven monumental sculptures at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Château Saint-Martin & Spa, two of the collection’s most iconic hotels in South of France.
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Bernar Venet has selected some of his most extraordinary cor-ten steel sculptures to be exhibited at both properties, showcasing the hotels’ historic and iconic grounds. The rust finish of each piece of work compliments the natural Provençal environment, and perfectly reflects the geometric patterns and symmetrical gardens, found at both hotels.
Bernar, a local to the region, rose to prominence in the late Sixties through the avant-garde art scene in New York and quickly became instrumental in developing a radical new proposition in art involving the use of mathematics and scientific language. Bernar’s insatiable curiosity and desire to push both his own limits and the frontiers of art have led to him make a significant impact on the development of contemporary art. The partnership with Eden Being perfectly exemplifies Oetker Collection’s drive to work and support local artisans and businesses with the aim to give back to the local economy by providing experiences that are inspiring to their guests. The Venet Foundation’s collection and exhibitions are open to the public in the summer months in Le Muy, just an hour’s drive from both Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Château Saint-Martin.
As well as the exhibition, guests can experience an exclusive visit to the Venet Foundation’s summer program*. Founded in 2014, the Venet Foundation showcases a culmination of more than 50 years of artistic creation as well as an extensive art collection that is emblematic of minimal and conceptual art. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the grounds and discover Bernar Venet’s work in an ideal setting.
Martin Tonks, Creative Director at Eden Being says: “Our Eden Being magazine, boutiques and digital channels all express our commitment to local artisans and the development of hand made and limited-edition pieces. Art is very much core to this philosophy, with art forming an important part in the lives of our guests. Working with Venet is without doubt a perfect fit – a world renowned artist and his beautiful foundation, which our guests may visit by special invitation, is only an hour’s drive from the hotels. The partnership with Venet and Blain Southern brings together an extraordinary fusion of
Venet’s monumental works with the grounds and setting of our masterpiece properties. We cannot wait to share the experience with our friends and guests during the summer season.”
Sarah Bourghardt, Associate Director at Blain|Southern comments: “Blain|Southern is proud to partner with the Oetker Collection. The gallery is always keen to find new, interesting and relevant places in which to exhibit our artists and introduce them to a wider audience. This can be the world’s leading museums, sculpture gardens or prestige locations such as this. The elemental connections between Venet’s sculpture and the light, colour and landscape of the Cote d’Azure make this is an ideal location.”
Bernar Venet’s works will be on view at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Château Saint-Martin & Spa until 18 October 2018.
*Visits to Le Muy are arranged by appointment only.