Headed to New York for the holiday" In our opinion, there’s no better place than The Surrey Hotel for a fashion-forward stay, and now, there’s even more reason to visit, thanks to the ‘Fashioning Art? exhibit in partnership with Natasha Schlesinger, The Surrey?s Art Expert in Residence. The exhibit showcases contemporary art using a variety of mediums, from […]The post The Art of Fashion at New York’s The Surrey Hotel appeared first on Pursuitist.

Headed to New York for the holiday" In our opinion, there’s no better place than The Surrey Hotel for a fashion-forward stay, and now, there’s even more reason to visit, thanks to the ‘Fashioning Art? exhibit in partnership with Natasha Schlesinger, The Surrey?s Art Expert in Residence.The exhibit showcases contemporary art using a variety of mediums, from photography to sculpture. Each piece is displayed throughout the hotel and allows patrons to immerse themselves in the worlds of fashion and modern art.  Featured works include a portrait of Coco Chanel made entirely of pills, by American pop sculptor, Desire Obtain Cherish and black & white photography of Naomi Campbell by the late fashion photographer Herb Ritts. The Surrey?s permanent art collection which is valued at $31 million, will also be included in the exhibit, including, Claes Oldenburg?s ?Sneaker Shoelace? drawing and Chuck Close?s tapestry portrait of Kate Moss, which hangs in the hotel lobby.New fo...