Artworks by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein feature in Explora Journeys gallery

Artworks by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein feature in Explora Journeys gallery
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand, has unveiled a newly curated art collection and immersive art experiences on board EXPLORA I, including rare limited-edition screenprints and lithographs by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

    The artworks also include an original acrylic and silkscreen on canvas by Warhol. This new exhibition complements the permanent art collection of fine art and sculptures already board.

    Every piece of the permanent art collection on board EXPLORA I has been chosen by the owner’s family and features a blend of renowned and emerging artists, alongside master artisans, enhancing every space from suites to restaurants, passing areas, lounges, and the lobby.

    The eight Prints from Campbell’s Soup I, 1968. 

    Guests can find commissioned limited edition prints in the suites and corridors, while abstract three-dimensional paper wall reliefs and specially commissioned paintings adorn the restaurants.

    Sculptures includes works by Yves Dana in the lobby, plus Explora Journeys has acquired Yinka Shonibare’s important British Library collections (Philanthropists, 2021; Activists, 2021; Actors, 2020; Female Artists, 2020; Writers, 2019).

    “Art has always been one of the main focal points of the guest experience on board our ships,” vice president Hotel Operations Explora Journeys, Koray Savas, said.

    “The carefully curated art selection features a blend of renowned and emerging artists, alongside master artisans, creating an immersive art experience for guests throughout their journey. From the suites to the restaurants, and from the public areas to the lounges and lobby, the artworks enhance every space, ensuring that each guest’s experience is enriched with beauty and inspiration.”

    The installation will remain on board until spring 2025.

    Lichtenstein’s I Love Liberty (left) and Brushstroke (right) with Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Box, Chicken Rice, 1986 (centre).

     

    Feature image: Warhol’s iconic pop art at the Galleria d’Arte on board EXPLORA I.

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