Celebrity Cruises Artfully Presents 'The Essence of Equinox'
July 24 2009 - 9:55AM
PR Newswire (US)
Art collection on new Celebrity Equinox includes pieces from
Celebrity Galaxy MIAMI, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- An
industry trendsetter in presenting permanent, seagoing collections
of museum-quality contemporary art, Celebrity Cruises continues its
tradition aboard the new Celebrity Equinox with "The Essence of
Equinox," a collection of nearly 500 original works. "We are
thrilled to continue Celebrity's tradition of offering our guests
the opportunity to experience and appreciate art of a caliber
rarely seen outside of museums, art galleries and rare private
collections," said Celebrity's President and CEO Dan Hanrahan.
"This incredible series beautifully and impactfully complements the
ship's inspiring style and design." Together with International
Corporate Art - an art consultancy based in Miami, London and Oslo
- Celebrity developed a curatorial concept for Celebrity Equinox
embodied in "the essence of equinox," where balance, harmony and
the principle of "yin-yang" (the existence of opposing elements to
create equilibrium) were the driving force behind the selection.
With an eye to both quality and beauty, Celebrity's platform for
the concept is evident from the varied blend of media, artists and
images juxtaposed throughout the ship. Comprised of new
acquisitions from a combination of internationally established,
mid-career and emerging artists, the art collection on Celebrity
Equinox also features a selection of works from the lauded
collection that graced Celebrity Galaxy prior to the ship's
transition to the TUI Cruises fleet earlier this year. In its
entirety, the collection on Celebrity Equinox represents a scope of
work created by some of the world's most iconic artists, with many
hailing from Europe and Latin America. Within the collection are
abstract expressionist works by Joan Mitchell and John Chamberlain;
pop art masterpieces by Roy Lichtenstein; humorous urban life
observations by Red Groom; colorful geometric designs by Sol
LeWitt; organic abstractions by Terry Winter; abstract, cartoon
images by Carroll Dunham and Donald Baechler; landscape photography
by Andreas Gursky; comical arrangements of figurines by Liliana
Porter; digitally-manipulated photographic images by Grazia
Tolderi; collaged portraits by John Stezaker and Jack Pierson;
sculptures by Johan Creten and Marina Abramovic; and works by
Parisian Louise Bourgeois, influential German painter Gerard
Richter, and the provocative Young British Artist (YBA) Damien
Hirst. Celebrity also commissioned two bold, site-specific
installations on Celebrity Equinox. The installation by Argentinean
duo Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt consists of an enormous,
suspended vase - dotted with more than 500,000 Swarovski crystals -
holding a live, 18-foot-tall tree in the upper portion of the
ship's sweeping Grand Foyer. The stunning creation is paired with a
sparkling display of the maxim "Here Comes the Sun" spanning four
decks. In "Still Life for Leisure," the second commissioned
installation, Los Angeles-based Jose Pardo, known for emphasizing
social interaction as art, transforms Celebrity Equinox's Ensemble
Lounge vestibule into a site for relaxation, with a minimal
cushioned bench and other furnishings set amidst a blend of color
and light. "The entire collection on Celebrity Equinox is yet
another vivid example of our dedication to enhancing the onboard
experience for our guests with unique and stimulating works of
art," said Hanrahan. Guests sailing on Celebrity Equinox will enjoy
a resort-like experience at sea through the brand-defining,
industry-first attributes also found on Celebrity Solstice,
including the industry's first Lawn Club, a half-acre country-club
atmosphere featuring real, growing grass; 10 dining venues
including several created by noted hospitality designer Adam
Tihany, and all featuring menus pairing classic and contemporary
selections created by noted chef, restaurateur and Celebrity's Vice
President of Culinary Operations Jacques Van Staden; AquaClass, the
line's spa-inspired staterooms offering exclusive access to the
Mediterranean-influenced specialty restaurant, "Blu"; the
industry's first Hot Glass Show at sea, presented in collaboration
with The Corning Museum of Glass; larger, more intuitive staterooms
influenced by a panel of five "boomer" women with unique travel and
hospitality insights, and widely varied entertainment, including
spectacular new shows in partnership with Poet Theatricals.
Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale
vacation experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional
dining, and extraordinary attention to detail. Celebrity sails in
Alaska, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe,
Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal and
South America. The line also offers unique cruisetour vacations in
Alaska, Canada, Europe and South America. Noted for four of the top
10 "Top Cruise Ships in the World" in the large-ship category, as
voted by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler (February 2009 readers'
poll), Celebrity's fleet, including Celebrity Solstice, is joined
by Celebrity Equinox this year, Celebrity Eclipse in 2010, a fourth
Solstice-class ship in 2011, and a fifth in 2012. For more
information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111 or visit
http://www.celebritycruises.com/. DATASOURCE: Celebrity Cruises
CONTACT: Elizabeth Jakeway, +1-305-539-6127, , or Tavia Robb,
+1-305-539-6721, , both of Celebrity Cruises Web Site:
http://www.celebritycruises.com/
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