Olympic yachts featuring Christian Furr's 'Pop Swirl' glide into London for a colorful makeover..
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Art work from Christian Furr features in the permanent collection at 45 Park Lane - the third hotel in the UK from the Dorchester Collection, which opened in London at the end of October 2011.
Christian Furr is collaborating with artist Chris Bracey for a neon art show at the hotel scheduled for June 2013 Designed in a contemporary style with art deco influences by Thierry W Despont, the 45-bedroom hotel features original art by 10 leading living British artists in every bedroom and suite. Newly created works by Furr are displayed together for the first time. www.45parklane.comChristian Furr recently curated the Art exhibition Liverpool Love in aid of Claire House, for the new Museum of Liverpool in October last year. BBC coverage BBC Coverage of Liverpool Love
Furr captured the GE Blenheim Palace triathlon on canvas last year. www.theblenheimtriathlon.com
"A gentle, almost classical painting" - THE EVENING STANDARD
"His Queen is elegant and regal, but around the mouth and eyes plays a slight, suggestive flicker of a smile… such an intriguing work." - MAIL ON SUNDAY
"Furr's own art practise blends traditional artistic virtues - the representation of the human figure and a well-grounded knowledge of the Old Masters - with a keen awareness of contemporary reality." - PAUL GLINKOWSKI, ARTS COUNCIL
Television appearances include BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and MTV.