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Italian shipbuilder Sanlorenzo confirms once again its affinity with the world of art, participating at Art Basel in Hong Kong
If a yacht can be called a work of art then the designs of Piero Lissoni, who was appointed artistic director of Italian luxury shipbuilder Sanlorenzo last year, qualify him as a grand master. His custom yachts are breathtakingly beautiful from any angle, embodying a sophisticated aesthetic as exciting as any piece of installation art.
The symbiotic relationship between luxury yachting and high-end art will be on display at this year’s Art Basel in Hong Kong, where Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by yacht sales, brokerage and service company Simpson Marine, will present a special Collector’s Lounge in partnership with Amanda Wei Gallery.
Last year, for the company’s 60th anniversary, Sanlorenzo signed a global partnership agreement with Art Basel under which the shipyard will be the international art fair’s exclusive partner for three years, until 2020. The annual events occur in Basel in June and Miami Beach in December, with the Hong Kong edition returning for its seventh outing from March 29-31.
Sanlorenzo, art and design
The link between Sanlorenzo, art and design has its roots in the innovative vision of the firm’s CEO and chairman, Massimo Perotti. Over more than a decade he has built an ever-growing series of connections to the art world, which translates not only into each yacht being fitted with fine art from the owners’ personal collections, but also through collaborations with the world’s most prestigious art fairs.
