OFFICINE PANERAI PARTNERS UP WITH BEIRUT ART WEEK 2016

Beirut, September 14th, 2016 – Italian high-end watchmaker, Officine Panerai, acclaimed for its unique blend of Italian design and Swiss technology expertise, is again demonstrating its commitment to the field of design and art through its participation at Beirut Art Week (BAW) 2016 for the 3rd consecutive year. In collaboration with Richard Orlinski, one of the bestselling contemporary French artist, Panerai is once again appealing to the region’s art enthusiasts by displaying two unique pieces from Orlinski’s outstanding “Born Wild” collection at its boutique in Beirut Souks. Wild Kong Oil: Orlinski’s gorilla rejecting a barrel of oil, Understanding the dangers of pollution, Wild Kong uses his strength to rid the world of this plague Blue Wild Lion: Triumphant, Orlinski’s lion rejoices. Hundreds of facets are tight up to materialize his enriched neck with enough space to give his allure an elegant slender look. The talented Orlinski has been creating iconic sculptures since 2004 working mainly with modern materials such as resin, aluminum, marble, stone and bronze. His “Born Wild” concept is bold and colourful, revolves around popular iconography and inspired by Pop Art; it transforms negative emotions into positive vital impulses. Orlinski sculpts to sublimate reality and create living; his artwork is beautiful and timeless, awakening a world of emotions and sensing imagination on design, equally mirrored through the art of watchmaking by Panerai. Commenting on Panerai’s participation at Beirut Art Week, Milvin George, Regional Managing Director states, “We are pleased to announce our on-going collaboration with BAW, one of the leading art platforms in the region and delighted to harbor Richard Orlinski fascinating sculptures.” “Today, Officine Panerai develops and crafts its movements and timepieces in its Neuchâtel manufacture, placing technical excellence and exclusive design as its core principals. This partnership with BAW reinforces Panerai’s commitment towards design and art”.
BAW (part of Beirut Art Fair)is opening its doors to artists, collectors, merchants as well as the public art lovers from September 13th to 20th at Solidere Downtown Beirut. Directed by Laure d’Hauteville, an exhibition curator and former journalist, this original exhibition is expected to welcome over 300 artists with an exclusive contribution from international artists. This year’s schedule of BAW is planned to take place in major landmarks of Beirut Town such as Martyr’s Square, Beirut Souks, Zaitunay Bay, Saifi Village and Harbour Square. The event’s activities will be supported by Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism, Municipality of Beirut, Lebanese Tourism Office in Paris, L’Institut Français du Liban and ESA Business School.