Rachel King (Cool Hunting) writes about Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Hotel in St. Lucia, a hotel built around an important art collection, including works by Salvador Dali, Banksy, Yayoi Kusama, Daniel Arsham, Jeff Koons, KAWS, Roy Lichtenstein, Julian Opie, Tom Sachs, and Andy Warhol. [We have yet to ascertain whether the collection includes artists from or connected to the Caribbean. Stay tuned…]
Art and luxury don’t always often share the same level of intent. Luxury often focuses on opulence and exclusivity, while art is more about creativity and thoughtfulness. But at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Hotel in St. Lucia, the two are inseparable. And the resort’s long-awaited opening of its massive new villa, named “Spice of Life,” signals a deliberate effort to integrate contemporary works into high-end hospitality, making it one of the most ambitious private accommodations in the Caribbean.
The 35,000-square-foot residence, designed by Botelho Wood Architects in Bermuda, accommodates up to 18 guests and features art from Yayoi Kusama, Daniel Arsham, Jeff Koons, KAWS, Julian Opie and Tom Sachs—just to start. Unlike properties where artwork is an afterthought, the villa incorporated these pieces from the outset of construction.
“One of the things that makes this villa different is that it wasn’t just decorated with art—the entire space was built around it,” says James Wyndham, managing director of Sugar Beach. “Instead of selecting pieces to complement an existing structure, the architecture and interiors were planned to enhance and highlight the collection.”
This approach extends beyond the villa with more than 180 pieces situated across the larger property. (The Spice of Life villa has more than 110 inside on its own.) The artworks can be found not only in common areas but also in other guest accommodations. Imagine seeing a Damien Hirst painting in your bathroom. At Sugar Beach, that’s the norm, not the exception. [. . .]
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Rachel King (Cool Hunting) writes about Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Hotel in St. Lucia, a hotel built around an important art collection, including works by Salvador Dali, Banksy, Yayoi Kusama, Daniel Arsham, Jeff Koons, KAWS, Roy Lichtenstein, Julian Opie, Tom Sachs, and Andy Warhol. [We have yet to ascertain whether the collection includes artists from or connected
