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THE Sofitel Sydney Wentworth yesterday played host to over 400 art enthusiasts for the 9th annual Archibald luncheon. Art Gallery of New South Wales director, Edmund Capon, emceed the event, speaking to some of this year’s best artists and their subjects, including Vincent Fantauzzo (Matt Moran) and Ken Done (self-portrait). The hotel has been a key sponsor of the Art Gallery of New South Wales since 2003, and “continues to build itself as Sydney’s Hotel of the Arts”, Accor Asia Pacific gm communications, Peter Hook told guests. Of the 798 entries received for this year’s competition, Ben Quilty’s portraiture of Margaret Olley took out the prestigious 2011 Archibald prize. To coincide with this year’s art showcase, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has launched an ‘Archibald Experience’ package from $380, including overnight accom and buffet breakfast for two, hotel parking and tickets to the Archibald Prize exhibition – see www.sofitelsydney.com.au. On 02 May, the hotel will launch Fashion Stills, a photo exhibition inviting the public to take a peek behind the scenes of designers such as Dior, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. Pictured above in the Wentworth’s Grand Ballroom yesterday is Peter Hook, Accor Asia Pacific ; Rebecca Freestun, Sofitel Australia Pacific regional & pr manager; Edmund Capon, NSW Art Gallery and Ben Quilty, 2011 Archibald Prize winner. |
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