Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong caters to art lovers once again as they celebrate their four-year partnership with Art Basel through a series of events and activities. The iconic hotel offers themed "Art Stay" packages, art-inspired menus and cocktails, and a 'Surroundings & Influences' art exhibition which allows the public rare access to glimpse a range of works which were all loaned from private collectors.
On show until April 12, the pieces from well-known Chinese and Hong Kong artists all focus on the theme of influences and explore the artists' relations with their surroundings and muses. Until Mar 27, the art exhibition will be accompanied by an afternoon tea set which features sweet and savoury bites that are all inspired by the original art pieces in the 'Surroundings & Influences' art exhibition.
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1. Art exhibition with themed afternoon tea: In partnership with Artshare.com, the hotel's Clipper Lounge is hosting a landmark exhibition bringing together some of the most important artists from China and Hong Kong. Executive Pastry Chef Yves Matthey has also created an afternoon tea set which are influenced by the pieces on show.
2. Special menus: Chef Uwe Opocensky of Mandarin Grill + Bar will offer special art-inspired menus with a three-course lunch and five-course dinner on offer from Mar 14 to Mar 27. Designed to stimulate all the senses, guests can watch artistic dishes such as Street Art, Paint Box and Art Excavation unfold before their eyes.
3. Cocktails: Inspired by different sectors and themes at Art Basel, M Bar offeres guests four art-themed cocktails: discoveries, encounters, insights, and film, the latter of which is presented in a repurposed camera lens.
4. Stays: From Mar 19 to Mar 29, the hotel will offer art-themed stays which includes accommodation, access to Art Basel art, breakfast, a welcome bottle of Champagne and an art-inspired welcome treat on arrival.
5. Chocolates: The hotel's pastry chefs are offering a range of limited-edition art-inspired chocolates throughout March. These handmade treats are available for purchase at The Mandarin Cake Shop but are also given to guests who booked the art stay package.