The Bonham Hotel, a boutique hotel located in Edinburgh, is to open to the public its permanent installation of artworks from the Collection of Richard H. Driehaus.
The hotel will feature 35 pieces of art in its public areas, including the lobby, No.35 at The Bonham restaurant, the Library, and the Dean suite.
The installation of artwork is an interesting choice for event organisers who are looking to add a cultural element to their events.
The pieces include historic lighting and furnishings by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Shapland & Petter, J&L Lobmeyr and paintings by Howard Chandler Christy, Henry Singleton and Emmie Stewart Wood.
Earlier this year, the hotel renovated its 49 bedrooms, public areas and restaurant. The renovation revealed the hotel’s original wood panelling and hand-painted ceiling features.
Richard H. Driehaus, founder of Driehaus Capital Management and the Driehaus Museum in Chicago, said: “I collect with a passion for preservation, purchasing works that inspire, are significant historically, or represent an important piece of history.
“Artworks introduce and encourage artistic expression. They deepen one’s sense of place and identity within a wider context of time and culture.”
Douglas Campbell, general manager at The Bonham Hotel, added: “Thanks to the successful refurbishment, the hotel looks better than ever, and the art and lighting pieces inject new energy into the building.”
