NEVER BEFORE SEEN PHOTOGRAPHS OF ANDY WARHOL AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL MIAMI
MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17, 2011 – Debuting its Arts Program, the InterContinental Miami, is proud to host photographer David Siqueiros as he presents a never-before-seen collection of black and white photos featuring Andy Warhol titled: Andy Warhol - “The Model Boy” – www.icmiamihotel.com/Warhol. Warhol posed for Siqueiros in October 1985 and is seen cavorting with two top Ford Models of the time, Patricia Van Ryckeghem, the face of Chanel and Clotilde, the face of Ralph Lauren. The InterContinental Miami is transforming its Grand Lobby into a gallery to debut the collection with a VIP reception on the eve of Art Basel Miami Beach on November 30, 2011. The installation will remain on exhibit through January 1, 2012. The InterContinental Miami is located at 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL, 33131.
Photographed by Siqueiros at the Codalight Studio in New York City, this is believed to be one of Andy Warhol’s last photo shoots before his passing in February 1987. Days after the shoot, Siqueiros and Warhol randomly ran into each other in a grocery store and a selection of photographs was chosen for a Pop Art project. The collaboration never occurred and the photos were placed in archive. Warhol’s hand-picked selection is the collection Siqueiros now presents. The full backgrounder on the 1985 Warhol photo shoot can be found here or by visiting www.Siqueiros.com/Warhol.
In addition, Siqueiros will present a short collection of portraits with Pop Art treatments, featuring among them his photography of celebrities such as Donald and Lisa Pliner, Thomas Kramer and Miami Housewife Cristy Rice in a separate exhibit space at the hotel. The presenting sponsor of the installation is Pat Armstrong & Associates, Inc. and support from InterContinental Miami partners Deco Productions and PSAV.
The Andy Warhol - “The Model Boy” installation is the inaugural art exhibit of the InterContinental Miami Arts Program, a new initiative of the hotel to support and create awareness for the burgeoning Visual and Performing Arts Community in Downtown Miami and the Greater Miami area.
As the premier destination in Miami for the holidays this season, the InterContinental Miami is offering a Holiday Package starting from $269. Visitors can enjoy the art exhibition and Miami arts scene, as well as stay in Florida’s only hotel with an outdoor ice skating rink overlooking Biscayne Bay, The InterContinental Miami Holiday Ice Rink Presented by Coca-Cola.
For more information on the Andy Warhol – “The Model Boy” installation at the InterContinental Miami, contact the Holiday Concierge at 305-372-4787 or visit www.ICmiamihotel.com/Warhol. Media in Miami for Art Basel Miami Beach can apply for accreditation to the opening reception by clicking here.
*Note to Editor: The following photo credit must accompany the Warhol image: Photograph by David Siqueiros © 2011. All Rights Reserved.
About InterContinental Miami
Celebrating 25 years as an icon of the Downtown Miami skyline, the InterContinental Miami is located at the crossroads of Miami’s Business and Arts & Entertainment districts. A beacon for business and leisure travellers alike, the hotel rises 34 stories over the city with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and the Port of Miami. The hotel features 641 luxury guest rooms, including 34 suites; 33 meeting rooms with over 101,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space, including a spectacular Grand Ballroom and a 196-seat theater; 3 restaurants, including Table 40, the only Chef’s Table in Downtown Miami; full-service fitness center and spa at mySpa Miami; and rooftop pool deck with gardens. The InterContinental Miami is a proud corporate citizen of the Miami-Dade community, invested through its annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball, Chefs With A Purpose, and other charitable events. For more information and to make reservations, contact the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131, at 305-577-1000 or by visiting www.icmiamihotel.com.
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