Simon de Pury Curates $1M Art Collection for Waldorf Astoria Residences
Simon de Pury has curated a $1 million art collection for the Waldorf Astoria Residences on Park Avenue, New York. The collection, owned collectively by residents, features works by Flavie Audi, Minjung Kim, Philippe Decrauzat, Andrea Mancuso, Johan Creten, Gianluca Pacchioni, José Yaque, Lou Zhenggang, Minori Oga, and Melonie Foster Hennessey. Installed in shared lounges, wellness spaces, and the 25-meter pool area, the artworks serve as a contemporary counterpoint to the building's restored Art Deco interiors. The Waldorf Astoria originally opened in 1931 and underwent renovations from 2017, reopening last year with 372 condominiums designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Jean-Louis Deniot.
Key facts
- Simon de Pury curated the art collection for the Waldorf Astoria Residences.
- The collection is valued at $1 million and owned by the building's residents.
- Artworks are displayed in shared lounges, wellness spaces, and the 25-meter pool.
- Artists include Flavie Audi, Minjung Kim, Philippe Decrauzat, Andrea Mancuso, Johan Creten, Gianluca Pacchioni, José Yaque, Lou Zhenggang, Minori Oga, and Melonie Foster Hennessey.
- The collection provides a contemporary counterpoint to the restored Art Deco interiors.
- The Waldorf Astoria originally opened in 1931.
- The building closed for renovations in 2017 and reopened last year.
- Renovation was by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with interiors by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Entities
Artists
- Simon de Pury
- Flavie Audi
- Minjung Kim
- Philippe Decrauzat
- Andrea Mancuso
- Johan Creten
- Gianluca Pacchioni
- José Yaque
- Lou Zhenggang
- Minori Oga
- Melonie Foster Hennessey
- Waldorf Astor
- John Jacob Astor IV
- Jean-Louis Deniot
Institutions
- Waldorf Astoria
- Waldorf Astoria Residences
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
- IBM
- Met Gala
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- New York
- Park Avenue
- United States