Discover “Breath, Growth & Courage” Artistic Cross Collaboration by Niccolo Chongqing and Yang Zhao
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Hotel news | Dining | Events, 31 May 2024
Artistic Cross Collaboration by Niccolo Chongqing and Yang Zhao
May 31st 2024 (Chongqing, China) - With the arrival of early summer, Niccolo Chongqing and renowned Latvian artist Ms. Yang Zhao jointly present an artistic cross collaboration to celebrate the aesthetics of the world in full bloom, and to relive unforgettable artistic memories. From now until 31 July, Niccolo Chongqing is hosting a series of events which include Niccolo Lectures, a limited time exhibition and a co-branding afternoon tea.
Niccolo Chongqing incorporates the work of world-renowned designers and artists, combining a chic city hotel with colourful paintings to create a unique venue that will keep guests yearning for more. As an inspiring artist origins from Latvia, Yang Zhao is good at the natural style, by conveying stories of the inspiration and creation from her life. Her art pieces have been collected by art enthusiasts from various countries, including China, Latvia, The United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, and Netherlands etc. Yang Zhao’s works are colourful and full of childlike innocence, and behind her creations are rich stories of growth and the spirit of personal breakthroughs. The exhibition also added a splash of colour to the hotel's artistic ambience, exploring aesthetics in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city, and interpreting Niccolo’s brand philosophy of ‘New Encounters, Timeless Pleasures’.
Niccolo Lectures: Breath, Growth & Courage
On 31 May, Niccolo Chongqing, in collaboration with Jinse Gallery and renowned artist Ms. Yang Zhao, presented Niccolo Lectures ‘Breath, Growth & Courage’ at the 61st floor The Conservatory, embarking on a wonderful journey of artistic exploration. Through her pure and romantic heart, her unique perspectives and deep insights, and the use of warm and healing colours, Ms. Yang revealed the close connections between art and life.
True to Niccolo brand’s slogan of ‘New Encounters’ and spirit of discovery, Niccolo hotels present a series of fascinating and diverse dinner talks called Niccolo Lectures. These private events give the floor to adventurers, entrepreneurs, lifestyle and business innovators, celebrities and sports stars to share their unique insights and remarkable life journeys.
Exhibition: Breath, Growth & Courage
From 1 June until 30 June, Hotel Niccolo Chongqing has invited artist Yang Zhao to present a solo exhibition of her work titled ‘The Courage to Remember’ on the hotel’s 4th floor lobby. The works in the exhibition are partly about the landscapes around us, and partly about the stories that grow from life’s experiences. For instance, a tree represented in a landscape is not a specific tree, but an expression of the meaning and impression of the forest all around us. Another section of the exhibition features a hedgehog as a protagonist, exploring some of the peaks and valleys experienced in life.
Sky Afternoon Tea: Artistic Encounter Afternoon Tea
On a leisurely afternoon, take the chance to experience a sweet feast in the sky. From now until 31 July, Niccolo Chongqing is launching an Artistic Encounter Afternoon Tea at The Tea Lounge. Our pastry chef and his team have drawn inspiration from the pure innocence of Ms. Yang Zhao’s paintings to create dreamy sweet and savoury treats. Desserts include Tea Opera Cake, Sichuan Pepper Pineapple Mille-Feuille, a special Chili Red Currant Flan, and refreshing Jasmine Lollipop. An assortment of savoury treats balances out the palate, such as rich and aromatic Cook Ham Cannoli & Truffle Mascarpone, Rare Beef Puffs, and Smoked Salmon Crab Roll. At an altitude of 300 metres above the city, you can enjoy an afternoon tea with your loved ones, listen to beautiful music, and enjoy magnificent views, making the Tea Lounge a trendy gathering place for fashionistas in the mountain city, and serving as a highlight to a fun and dynamic life.
Artistic Encounter Afternoon Tea is priced at RMB388*, including two cups of coffee or tea of your choice, and RMB458*, including two glasses of specialty drinks. The offers will be served daily from 12:00pm to 6:00pm at The Tea Lounge on the 62nd floor of Niccolo Chongqing.
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* All prices are in RMB and are subject to 10% service charge and any government taxes and value-added tax payable on the prices together with the service charge
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About Niccolo Chongqing
The city’s highest hotel offers a superb location in the heart of Jiangbeizui, Chongqing’s dynamic new Central Business District and the city’s most fashionable address. Ideally situated on levels 52 to 62 of Tower 1 Chongqing IFS, The Hotel offers the discerning traveller 252 elegant, luxurious guestrooms and suites with spectacular, unrivalled vistas of Chongqing and beyond that naturally shift as the day transitions from day into night. The three sky-high destination restaurants and bar on level 62, Niccolo Kitchen, The Tea Lounge and Bar 62 which bring together culture, gastronomy and breath-taking views to offer a variety of unique, sky-high destination dining experiences that are sure to delight the discerning palates of today’s global travellers as well as the city’s well-heeled locals. In addition, the hotel will include fitness centre Sky Gym, The Spa with five treatment rooms, and Sky Pool, a 20-metre swimming pool with panoramic views.
Niccolo Chongqing is set to become the city’s desirable location for conferences, events, weddings and other celebrations. The hotel will offer outstanding event venues, including ten function rooms, the spacious Niccolo Ballroom with direct car access and outdoor event space The Courtyard on level 4, a stunning show-stopping, glass enclosed Conservatory on level 61.
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Hong Kong SAR-based Wharf Hotels, a hospitality group and subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Limited, owns and/or operates 17 hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the Philippines across three brands – Maqo, Marco Polo Hotels and Niccolo Hotels. Collectively, the portfolio offers more than 5,200 guestrooms, meeting spaces and crafted experiences for solo and group travellers in gateway cities. By 2025, the portfolio is expected to encompass 25 properties with pipeline projects in Bangkok, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore and Tokyo. For more information, please visit wharfhotels.com or LinkedIn.
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Niccolo Hotels is a collection of five contemporary chic hotels inspired by luxury fashion. Underpinning the brand is the desire to make life effortlessly luxurious for guests with engaging experiences, art and design, and sophisticated spaces. The brand’s first property opened in Chengdu in 2015 and it is now present in Hong Kong SAR, Changsha, Chongqing and Suzhou. Niccolo Hotels is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. For more information, please visit niccolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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