ME BY MELIÁ, the personality-led design hotel, has partnered with the Inloco Initiative, a renowned contemporary art project, to bring an exciting collaboration to its elegantly designed space. Inloco Initiative is known for its transformative art interventions and nomadic galleries, and this venture aims to showcase contemporary art in an innovative setting within the hotel.
From June 21 to August 21, 2023, ME BY MELIÁ will host the captivating exhibition, Welcome Home / Marhaba al Sah / مرحبا الساع, featuring the remarkable works of Inloco artists Anton Selone, Filippo Minelli, and Neda Salmanpour. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with these mesmerizing artworks in an intimate setting. The exhibition explores the diverse interpretations of ‘home,’ sparking discussions about nomadism, the search for home, and the narratives created by individuals. It seeks to redefine the concept of home in the modern age and its connection to roots, culture, and traditions.
Inloco has carefully selected artworks that reflect the inventive and thought-provoking essence of contemporary art in relation to the theme. Anton Celone, a celebrated documentary photographer, captures artists’ creative processes with a vintage Hasselblad film camera, preserving the moment of creation in an authentic setting. Italian artist Filippo Minelli presents intriguing pieces, including the WTAN A/M series, which blends physical and digital landscapes to encourage viewers to critically consider the artwork’s context. Iranian artist and architect Neda Salmanpour explores the contrast between strength and fragility through her Sandscapes sculptures, inspired by the properties of sand and the weathering of rocks.
Anna Vetoshkina, the exhibition’s curator, states, “The exhibition is designed to interact with the very essence of its location. Our artists have contemplated the concept of ‘home,’ placing their works in various spaces. Whether in a hotel lobby, a desert, or a gallery, the thought-provoking creations of Minelli, Selone, and Salmanpour compel us to rethink our notions of home and belonging.”
ME BY MELIÁ, a trend-setting lifestyle brand, combines innovative style with local nuances to captivate audiences passionate about contemporary art, design, music, and fashion. Each ME hotel forms a unique bond with its locale, delivering personal, meaningful, and inspirational experiences to guests.
Ayman Saqfelhait, MAM – Director of Sales Marketing – ME Dubai, The Opus by Zaha Hadid, expresses their excitement about welcoming Inloco Initiative and its talented artists to the hotel. The collaboration aims to provide a platform for the artists to showcase their work to guests and the wider public, embodying ME BY MELIÁ’s commitment to offering a more personal touch to the guest experience through art, design, and innovation. The collaboration between Inloco Initiative and ME BY MELIÁ promises to be a truly unique and unforgettable experience for art enthusiasts, hotel guests, and the local community.
