GHM sponsors Bali exhibition
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14 Apr 10 (TravMedia.com): Asian-based luxury hotel and resort operator GHM [General Hotel Management] is to sponsor a rare exhibition featuring the works of some of Bali’s leading traditional Balinese-style artists in the island’s cultural centre of Ubud from June 19 to July 11, 2010.
The ‘Songs of Ubud’ exhibition will be staged at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) presenting a carefully curated collection of 60-70 outstanding works by 30 living masters which highlights the development, depth and originality of traditional paintings in Bali from Kamasan to Ubud style.
Among the participating artists are Made Budi, Ketut Kasta, Nyoman Lesug, Wayan Matra and A.A. Anom Sukawati. Guest of Honor at the opening will be Governor of Bali’s Gianyar, Province, Ir. Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, MSi.
Mr. Hans Jenni, Director and President of GHM, said: “GHM is proud to support Bali’s unique artistic tradition, reflecting the distinctive culture of one of the world’s most exotic destinations.”
The exhibition is being organised by Asian art consultancy One East Asia and Larasati Auctioneers, which has been on the forefront of promoting Balinese art.
Ms. Veronica Howe, Chief Consultant of One East Asia, added: “Looking at art, be it traditional, modern or contemporary, is like visiting an uncharted territory. Often very puzzling and confusing. Also with a bit of effort, all of us can enjoy and appreciate it at a certain level, Balinese traditional art in particular.”
The exhibition is curated by Garrett Kam, an American who has lived in Bali for almost 25 years and has written and lectured extensively about the island’s culture and its connections with other parts of Asia. Garrett is the author of the books Perceptions of Paradise: Images of Bali in the Arts, The Development of Painting in Bali and Ramayana in the Arts of Asia.
GHM has close ties to Bali with three resorts on the ‘paradise island’, including The Chedi Club in Ubud.
Set in a large private estate in the foothills of Bali’s cultural and spiritual centre, The Chedi Club, Tanah Gajah is renowned as one of the finest country retreats in the world. Taking its name from the nearby Goa Gajah elephant temple, it features 20 self-contained suites and villas in five hectares of tropical gardens surrounded by rice paddies.
GHM’s other two Bali properties are along the famous and fashionable beachside strip of Seminyak - iconic, multi award-winning, all-suite resort hotel The Legian, neighboured by ultra exclusive ‘hotel within a hotel’ The Club at The Legian.
For reservations at The Chedi Club, Tanah Gajah, Ubud please contact the hotel on:
Tel: (62 316) 975 685
E-mail: chediclububud@ghmhotels.com
About One East-Larasati
One East-Larasati is a collaboration of One East Asia and Larasati Auctioneers.
Based in Singapore, One East Asia is the region’s premier Asian art management company specializing in organizing art events and art related consultancy services. An affiliation of Larasati Auctioneers, a Singapore based auction house that champions Asian and Southeast Asian art, One East Asia’s mission is to bring together budding Asian artists from the East, industry players, academics and collectors as a community of people who are truly passionate about and appreciate Asian art.
About GHM
Established in 1992, General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) is a market leader in conceptualising, developing and operating an exclusive group of hotels and resorts worldwide. With an expansive portfolio and several more in the pipeline, GHM prides itself in providing guests with a distinctive lifestyle experience that is unrivalled. Each GHM hotel or resort is one of a kind, possessing distinctive concepts and design elements. The signature GHM style is best defined as Asian-inspired designs with delicate details.
GHM’s portfolio of properties comprises The Setai, The Datai, The Legian, The Club at The Legian, The Nam Hai, The Strand, The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah - Ubud, The Chedi – Muscat and The Chedi – Chiang Mai.
GHM properties currently under development include the following hotels and resorts worldwide:
? The Nizuc, Riviera Maya, Mexico
? The Ananti Club, Seoul
? The Malkai, Barka, Oman
? The Chedi, Cairo
? The Chedi, Jordan
? The Chedi, Andermatt, Switzerland
? The Chedi, Kilada Hills, Greece
? The Chedi, Thracian Cliffs, Cape Kaliakra, Bulgaria
? The Chedi, Tamouda Bay, Morocco
? The Chedi, Taiping Lake, China
? The Chedi Club, Suzhou, China
? The Chedi Club & Residences, Kuala Lumpur
The Company provides a full range of hotel management services. For more information about the company, please visit www.ghmhotels.com
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