Resorts Are Working with Local Graffiti Artists and Muralists
By Out Traveler Editors
Resorts have been doing more to bring local culture inside their accomodations, weaving more of the unique elements of their locations into the guest experience while supporting local artists and their communities. Here are some of the LGBTQ+ friendly hotels who are unveiling gorgeous murals from local street artists.
Mermaid-Inspired Murals in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale’s newest hotel, Hyatt Centric Las Olas pays homage to South Florida’s iconic boating and beach culture with design touches inspired by the ocean and life on the water. The property recently contracted Miami-based contemporary artist Danny Doya to paint strikingly vibrant wall murals that depict female figures as sirens of the sea, creating a colorful backdrop on the hotel’s 8th floor pool deck. The property is just a few minutes from the Flagler Art & Technology (FAT) Village — a haven for local artists where old warehouses have been converted into galleries and studios that host exhibitions and offer art classes. The property partners with local institutions to encourage guests to experience the area’s incredible art & culture, including the NSU Museum, which is hosting an exhibit with leading fashion designer Anna Sui this winter. The son of Colombian immigrants, Doya learned to draw at age 5 and eventually saw his paintings being tattooed on people all over the world. His unique aesthetic attempts to create harmony between the figurative and the abstract.