Sweden’s Ishotell will be created by 24 artists
The first snow has fallen in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, and the planning and construction of this year’s winter ice hotel is in full swing. Out of a total of 135 applicants from 23 different countries, 24 artists from 15 countries have now been selected to create Icehotel 33.
In the spring, when Icehotel 32 melted and reunited with Torneälven, the hotel and its Creative Director, Luca Roncoroni, selected the 24 artists who will create the art in this year’s winter hotel.
At the end of November, the artists gather at the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi. Together with the production and construction team, they will build a seasonal hotel of 2,890 m2 consisting of 12 art suites, 24 ice rooms and 1 ceremony hall.
Luca Roncoroni, creative director, says: “Icehotel 33 will be amazing for many reasons! Not only because artists from all over the world will create unique experiences in ice and snow, but also because we could finally hold an open international competition again. It has been a challenge to choose only 12 concepts out of so many great ideas, and we want to say a big thank you to every single artist who submitted an entry. We are eager to welcome the artists to Jukkasjärvi at the end of November. Icehotel 33 is really coming to be a unique experience.”
Unique
This year, one of the artists is coming from Great Britain, Robert Harding. Robert has designed the art suite together with Timsam Harding from Spain Confined environment. Robert Harding lived in many African countries before moving to Spain in 1978. Using a variety of materials, he has participated in art symposia, as well as solo and group exhibitions around the world. His work can be found in international collections and public spaces.
ABOUT ICE HOTEL 33
• Total area of approx. 2,890 m2
• 12 Art Suites with unique art and design
• 24 Ice Rooms designed by Icehotel
• The ceremony hall is 100 m2 and has approx. 40 seats
• The main hall has 40 ice players
• The iconic ice crown is made of 200 hand-crafted crystals
On December 16, Icehotel 33 will open its doors and the art will be displayed to the world for the very first time.
www.icehotel.com
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