The ship's 1,920 museum-quality pieces represent artists of
21 nationalities
SEATTLE, Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the
most notable features of any Holland America Line ship is the
remarkable collection of museum-quality art on board. The line's
newest vessel, ms Koningsdam, which launched in April 2016, is no exception. With a collection
worth $4.1 million, the ship
highlights the talents of leading hospitality designer Adam D.
Tihany, working with art curator ArtLink, and YSA Design to procure
a thought-provoking collection of diverse works that complements
the ship's design while stimulating conversation.
The result is a floating art gallery with 1,920 pieces ranging
in value from $500 to $600,000 that
spans the decks, public rooms and staterooms. More than 21
nationalities are represented by Koningsdam's artists, with the
greatest number of contributors coming from the Netherlands, the
United States and the United
Kingdom. Artists also hail from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, the Czech
Republic, Denmark,
France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan,
Norway, the Philippines, Portugal, Romania, South
Korea, Spain and
Switzerland.
Koningsdam features artworks in many media, including
photography, painting, mixed media, illustration, prints and
sculpture. Much of the art curated aboard is from emerging artists
and highlights Koningsdam's focus on entertainment, showcasing
themes of music, dance and movement.
Ranging from classic to whimsical, a variety of two-dimensional,
mixed-media pieces using materials including paint-injected bubble
wrap, computer disks on wood, toy cars cast in resin, aluminum
wire, cast paper, bamboo and more are scattered throughout the
ship. Many of the pieces change appearance depending on the
viewer's vantage point, inviting guests to take time to ponder and
discuss the works of art.
The largest and most expensive work is the stunning Atrium
sculpture titled "Harps" that is based on a concept by Adam D.
Tihany, who was at the helm of the ship's design and is regarded as
one of the world's pre-eminent hospitality designers. The
$600,000 piece is an impressive
7.5-ton stainless steel sculpture that spans three decks.
"Extensive collections of unique and thought-provoking art have
always been a hallmark of our elegant on board ambiance, and
Koningsdam showcases one of our most exciting and contemporary
displays," said Orlando Ashford,
president of Holland America Line. "Surrounding our guests with a
vast array of meaningful artwork is a natural extension of the
cruise experience as art awakens your senses, enriches your
perspectives, inspires conversation and crosses cultural
boundaries, all the same transformative values of travel."
Additional pieces that carry an impressive price tag include
Jason Krugman's multideck "Quad
Helix" light sculpture located in the Queen's Lounge that cost
$174,750; the custom-designed
Swarovski crystal globe made by Dutch design group Studio Job
valued at $100,000 located on Deck 3,
mid-ship stair lobby; and the $54,000
"Rabbit" by Berg and Meyers nestled in The Retreat, which has
turned into one of the most talked about pieces on board.
The large-scale tulip images behind the Guest Services desk on
Deck 3 are by a Netherlands-based
artist who was commissioned to photograph Holland America Line's
Signature Tulip. This unique flower only blooms for a couple of
weeks every year, so ArtLink's team traveled to the Netherlands to collect the blooms directly
from the only grower in the world of the Signature Tulip, and they
arrived at the photographer's studio in time to capture the
moment.
Some of the most charming pieces can be found nestled inside
special tables at the Grand Dutch Café on Deck 3. Royal Goedewaagen created handmade and
hand-painted ceramic buildings that showcase a little bit of Dutch
history with canal houses, mills, palaces and Zaanse Schans houses
(typical greenhouses from a specific region of Holland).
Dutch artist Peter Gentenaar recently exhibited his work at
Paris' famed Louvre, and now
Holland America Line guests can enjoy his captivating, two-story
sculpture in The Dining Room. Titled "Wings of the Pharao," the
piece is made from handmade cast paper, Belgian linen and bamboo,
and Gentenaar came on board the ship during construction in the
yard to complete the installation.
As he has done for the entire Holland America Line fleet,
Stephen J. Card, a British artist
regarded as one of the finest maritime painters working today,
created two paintings that are on display in the Captain's Corner
of the Crow's Nest, forward on Deck 11.
A highlight for many Holland America Line devotees are the
historic art objects on display that came from ms Ryndam and ms
Statendam, which were transferred to sister brand P&O
Australia.
Whether it's a collection of pieces featuring famous musicians
or a wooden ship sculpture with a cello for its hull, the art
aboard Koningsdam makes up one of the finest collections in the
world. Guests can explore the decks inside and out and discover
inspired works around every turn.
For more information, contact a travel professional, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/yedmz18k.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada and New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
ms Koningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle-class
ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in
December 2018. A third Pinnacle-class
ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company is undergoing $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah
Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations
Café presented by The New York Times;
and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B.
King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be savored at a
variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, comprising
world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our
guests.
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