The Carmen Thyssen Muséum in Málaga & Kempinski Hotel Bahia’s cultural connection with famous artwork of Mercedes Lasarte as part of the Kempinski Art Series 2022

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Estepona, 24 August, 2022 – Mercedes Lasarte is the new star painter exhibiting a collection of her works at Kempinski Hotel Bahia as part of the luxurious hotel’s Art Series 2022. Until the end of October 2022 the public is invited to discover an impressive range of Lasarte’s art pieces at the beach front hotel in Estepona. Mercedes pieces also form part of Baronesa Thyssen’s private collection as well as being on display at the Carmen Thyssen Muséum in Málaga.

Born in Argentina, Mercedes Lasarte moved to Boston in the United States in the 1960s before settling permanently in Los Angeles, where she studied at the University of California (UCLA) and Otis Parson’s Art School. Mercedes continued her education in fine arts, studying in depth the technique of the French Impressionists and German Expressionists, with Gauguin and Matisse becoming her favourite artists and creating a defining influence on the development of her painting technique. The application of colour on large, well-differentiated monochrome surfaces bears witness to this.          

 

This technique, “cloisonnism”, was adopted by some of Gauguin’s followers in the 19th century. Mercedes Lasarte’s colours convey a peaceful state of joy and well-being. Blues and greens intermingle with pastel yellows in a pleasant and harmonious symphony of colour, constituting a hypnotic image, a unique experience, an inexplicable desire, undoubtedly Mercedes Lasarte’s greatest source of inspiration.

Her works attracted the attention of Baroness Thyssen-Bornemisza, who has added many of them to her private collection. In 2021 a portrait of the Baroness was also added to the collection on display at the Carmen Thyssen Museum in Málaga.

“In the ’70s, I began to collect Mercedes Lasarte’s paintings. They are works that have always been very close to me and my way of life. Each painting reflects or has the essence of moments lived, and they all have their own history. It is a very personal collection that fills me with joy because of its energy and colour. For these reasons, I like to live with them,” stated Baroness Carmen Thyssen.

Mercedes has also painted portraits of many members of the Baroness's family, including Baron Hains Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza, Baroness Carmen Thyssen Borja, Carmen, Sabina. She counts the Memmo Ruspoli family among her patrons of portraits. Countess Katrin Goess-Enzenberg and the Roemmes family.

About Kempinski Hotel Bahía: Nestled between the charming village of Estepona and the luxury town of Marbella, the five-star Kempinski Hotel Bahía welcomes guests on the Costa del Sol with a front-line beach position and incredible views over the Mediterranean, the coast of Africa and Gibraltar. With 145 rooms (including 17 suites), subtropical gardens and pools, various trendy culinary concepts and an exclusive Kempinski Spa, this holiday resort delivers the high quality and impeccable service Kempinski is known for. A meeting and events centre rounds off the manifold facilities. www.kempinski.com/en/marbella/hotel-bahia/

About Kempinski: Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and inpiduality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 80 hotels and residences in 34 countries and currently has more than 25 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. www.kempinski.com www.ghadiscovery.com

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Justine Haughey, Marketing Manager

Kempinski Hotel Bahía, Ctra. de Cádiz, Km. 159 · 29680 Estepona · Spain

Tel: +34 952 809 500, Email: justine.haughey@kempinski.com