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the art of marvel As Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel opens at Disneyland Paris, Magali Robathan speaks to Walt Disney Imagineer Caroline May about creating a unique place to stay
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fter months of closure, Disneyland Paris reopened on 17 June, and just four days later it celebrated the opening of Disney’s
Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. Originally due to open last June but
postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the four star hotel features 471 Superior Rooms, 65 Empire State Club rooms and 25 Suites dedicated to Spider-Man, The Avengers and other Marvel superheroes. More than 350 pieces of artwork are on display throughout the hotel – including about 50 exclusive pieces – created by more than 110 artists. The collection of contemporary art includes comic book covers, posters, illustrations from films, storyboards and original sketches showcasing a huge diversity of artistic styles, including classic black and white Caroline May, Walt Disney Imagineering
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comics, street art, pop art, hyperrealism, engraved metal and collage art.
