End: 19 Jan 2013
Location: W Singapore Sentosa Cove
Address: 21 Ocean Way, Singapore 098374
W Hotels Worldwide and vitaminwater, in partnership with Rock Paper Photo, proudly presents MADONNA: A Transformational Exhibition.
The exclusive traveling, multi-media exhibition features never-before-seen photographs of the music and fashion legend’s iconic 1980s street style shot by celebrated photographers Richard Corman and George DuBose.
MADONNA: A Transformational Exhibition, which combines music, photography and pop culture, debut at W Mexico City on September 20 and will next make a month-long stop at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove on December 20 before moving on to W Paris – Opera, W Bangkok, W Hong Kong and W New York – Times Square.
Madonna is one of the industry’s biggest icons, and through this innovative partnership, we’re able to create a truly exclusive experience that gives our jet-setting guests insider access to never-been-seen-before photographs of the Queen of Pop"
Vincent Gillet, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels and Le MéridienAs part of the exhibition, Rock Paper Photo together with Corman, who has photographed the likes of Nelson Mandela, Kurt Vonnegut, and Keith Haring, will reveal never-before-seen portraits of Madonna shot in New York City, also the birthplace of W Hotels.
Exhibition seen i W Mexico, which debut on 20 September 2012
Featuring the music icon’s signature 80s street style, this is the first time that several of Corman’s photographs will be revealed to the public.
The photographs have been curated by Rock Paper Photo, the ultimate online fine art photography gallery, founded by Live Nation Entertainment and Madonna’s longtime manager, Guy Oseary.
Exhibition seen i W Mexico, which debut on 20 September 2012
Madonna was an Original. No one at that time had the look, the talent and the relentless attitude and fortitude to move her style forward at all costs. These images [represent] her fearlessness and charismatic bravado that to this day credits her with changing the course of Pop Culture."
Photographer Richard CormanAt each stop along the global tour, New York City street artist Alec Monopoly will transform the photos live using his graffiti style artistry.
Exhibition seen i W Mexico, which debut on 20 September 2012
Featuring his signature ‘Monopoly Man’ tag, Monopoly will utilize colors that mirror the vibrancy of vitaminwater’s robust flavors while bringing to life the 24/7 nature of W Hotels.