In 2017, Brown's Hotel welcomed Maeve Doyle, new curator and host of the famous “Brown's Saturday Mayfair Art Tours” exhibition. With more than eighteen years of experience in the art world - and more particularly in London - as a curator, agent or gallery owner, Maeve brings her rich knowledge which she is more than happy to share with guests.

Maeve Doyle - Photo: DR

These "Saturday morning art tours" will introduce guests to exhibitions held in renowned galleries in Mayfair. Each month, a theme will be defined, in accordance with the main London events, including “Fashion in Art” inspired by London Fashion Week in February, or even Russian or Asian “Art weeks”. The gallery owners will meet the guests and present their exhibitions, thus accompanying art lovers in the discovery of the hundreds of private exhibitions that make Mayfair internationally renowned as one of the artistic capitals.

The tour begins at Brown's, an art sanctuary where guests will be greeted by a coffee alongside Maeve, who will showcase the current John Martin Gallery collection, which lines the living room walls of the English Tea Room.

After visiting the final gallery, guests will return to Brown's Hotel for a three-course lunch, served with an assortment of wines. HIX Restaurant is home to a large number of works by great British artists including Tracey Emi, Mat Collishaw, Bridget Riley, Michael Landy and Emily Young, making this restaurant a place for relaxation and reflection.

Brown's Saturday Art Tour is open to everyone, starting at £ 65 per person and includes:

  • Upon arrival at Brown's Hotel, coffee / tea in the library (10:30 am - 11:00 am)
  • Guided tour by Maeve Doyle of 4 galleries in the Mayfair district (a member of the Brown's Hotel team, as well as some artists will also accompany the visit).
  • A three-course lunch at HIX Mayfair with an assortment of wines, followed by an “art tour” around 13pm.

In 2017 the visits will take place on January 21, February 18, March 18, April 22, May 27, June 17, September 16, October 7 and November 4.

Note: Places are limited to 12 people per visit, so it is recommended to book in advance. For all reservations, please contact +44 (0) 207 518 4172 or reservations.browns@roccofortehotels.com.

Guests wishing to stay at Brown's Hotel can take advantage of the package: “Mayfair Art Lovers Weekend”, which includes one night in a Classic King room on a Friday or Saturday, Full English breakfast, “Mayfair Art Tour” on Saturday morning, wifi, lunch for two at HIX Mayfair and flexibility of arrival or departure times.

Approximate price: £ 530, VAT included.   

The participants :  Aktis Gallery, The Alan Cristea Gallery, Albemarle Gallery, Almine Rech, Bankrobber Gallery, Beaux Arts, The Belgravia Gallery, Bowman Sculpture, Browse and Darby, Connaught Brown, David Zwirner, Erarta Gallery, Faggionato, Fine Art Society, Gagosian Gallery, Gallery of African Art, Gazelli Art House, Gimpel Fils, Hignell Gallery, Hamiltons Gallery, Hus Gallery, Isaac and Ede, The John Martin Gallery, John Mitchell Fine Paintings, Mallett, Marlborough Fine Art, Messum's, OTCA, Pace London, Peter Harrington Rare Books, Phillip Mold, Portland Gallery, Sam Fogg, Sarah Myerscough Gallery, Simon Dickinson Gallery, Simon Lee Gallery, Sprueth Magers, Stair Sainty Gallery, Thomas Williams Fine Art, Timothy Taylor Gallery, Victoria Miro, Vigo Gallery, Waterhouse and Dodd and White Cube.

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