“What art does — maybe what it does most completely — is tell us, make us feel that what we think we know, we don’t. There are whole worlds around us that we’ve never glimpsed.” Greil Marcus — Monday March 16th — —

I love listening. It is one of the only spaces where you can be still and moved at the same time. — Nayyirah Waheed — Monday March 16th — —

The idea is to die young as late as possible. — Ashley Montagu — Monday March 16th — —

The Norman in Tel Aviv

A tribute to style, sophistication and service, The Norman in Tel Aviv  brings unprecedented prestige to the heart of the historic Mediterranean city since it opened last December. For business or leisure, The Norman aims to be a luxury hotel that has refined the art of hospitality, capturing the timeless elegance of the 1920s, matched with the superb comforts of a world-class luxury hotel. It incorporates antique elements from the original interiors of the historic buildings, blended with hand-picked textures and materials to create a rich design tapestry inspired by the prestige of the past. With the newest addition to its services they really caught our attention; this month the hotel introduces a personalized art tours curated by the hotel’s expert art curator. Reflecting the hotel’s devoted support of Israeli artists; The Norman’s décor incorporates original Israeli art works throughout all rooms and public areas. Now the hotel is offering guest’s exclusive access to visit the galleries and studios of the artists showcased throughout the hotel and meet with the artists themselves. Each tour is tailor-made depending on the particular interest’s guest. 

The Norman reflects the luxury and style of the grand hotels of the early 20th century, featuring 2 world-class restaurants, displays of original Israeli artworks, an elegant Library Bar, and a range of luxury facilities and services, with The Norman’s signature excellence.

The art tours are given by Tamar Dresdner, The Norman’s in-house art curator, who is also responsible for the hotel’s art collection. Tamar has worked at ICA Boston, has served as the curator of Canit corporate collection in Tel Aviv and was the founder & managing partner of Tavi Dresdner gallery in Tel Aviv. The art works on display at The Norman are made by leading contemporary Israeli artists who also exhibit in galleries & museums world-wide. Featured artists include Ilit Azoulay, Sigalit Landau, Dror Daum, Tal Frank, Carmel Ilan, Dana Levy, Elad Kopler, Miriam Cabessa, Alon Kedem, Elon Ganor, Klone and Tsibi Geva. The Norman’s art works are of diverse media such as painting, sculpture, print, photography and textile.

Works by these artists can be purchased by the hotel guests via the special art concierge service provided by The Norman.

Photography by Sivan Askayo.

For more information and to book a room see here.