The Lanesborough

Knorr, Karen (2016) The Lanesborough. [Exhibition/show, Photography]

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The Lanesborough

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Creators:
Knorr, Karen
Description/Abstract:

"The Lanesborough" (once a hospital closed in the 1990’s) is one of the most expensive hotels in the world, where the wealthy 1% strive to live the celebrity lifestyle. Rooms come with butlers and the hotel is a themed fantasy palace where the special few can find happiness and fulfil all their desires of a perfect weekend in London. The animals here are undressed to kill and are all very willing subjects for Knorr's camera. They pose, fly, flaunt their jewellery and royal connections who live down Buckingham Palace Road. This work emerged out of commission for Departures (2015) and is a playful satire on how to aspire to be rich and happy in a very exclusive part of town: Belgravia.

Over 200 photographers, of more than 15 different nationalities, will exhibit their work at Encontros da Imagem International Photography Festival around the theme Happiness, under the teaser A Place in the Sun.

Item Type:
Art/Design Item
Date:
September 2016
Locations / Venues:
Location
From Date
To Date
Happiness: a place in the sun, Encontros da Imagem International Photography Festival, Casa Esperança, Braga, Portugal
20 September 2016
5 November 2016
Schools:
School of Fine Art, Crafts & Photography
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Depositing User:
Professor Karen Knorr
Date Deposited:
16 Sep 2016 11:09
Last Modified:
08 Mar 2018 13:17
Art/Design Categories:
Exhibition/show, Photography
URI:
https://research.uca.ac.uk/id/eprint/3199

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