Art and fashion come together in “Arty Dragon New Year”, the new free exhibition that can be visited from 9 to 28 February in the hotel lobby.
To mark the arrival of Chinese New Year, the Thompson Madrid Hotel, located in the heart of Plaza del Carmen, presents “Arty Dragon New Year”, an exhibition by artist Nimei that can be visited from 9 to 28 February in the hotel lobby with free admission. Thompson Madrid is synonymous with art and culture, which is why the brand continues to promote collaborations with illustrators, painters and creatives from different artistic disciplines.
The exhibition selected by Nimei celebrates contemporary femininity and optimism through the vibrant visual universe of the Barcelona-based illustrator, who uses humour, softness and a colourful aesthetic to explore feminism from her own life experience. The exhibition blends the tradition of the lunar calendar with modern art and invites visitors to discover a narrative of feminism, wellbeing and calm from the perspective of one of the most influential creators on social media.
Nimei’s imagery revolves around relaxed female figures with soft, anxiety-free bodies, a representation that seeks to reconnect with serenity in a society under constant pressure. The exhibition features pieces linked to his acclaimed philosophy of “living in the present”, works that evoke leisure, pause and quiet joy.
‘I look for colours that are pleasing to the senses; the colour scheme of each painting is intrinsically linked to its theme,’ explains Nimei about his creative process.
Nimei explores feminism and female empowerment with an approach that prioritises humour and gentleness in the face of patriarchal pressures. Her career has been recognised by prestigious publications such as ELLE, NOWNESS and SENSE, and she has consolidated her unique style through collaborations with global brands such as GAP, Camper and Casetify.
With “Arty Dragon New Year”, Thompson Madrid reinforces its position as a meeting point between culture, art and lifestyle, offering an immersive experience that connects Madrid with the Chinese New Year celebrations from a contemporary and creative perspective. This is a particularly significant event for Thompson, in collaboration with the Asia Link agency, reinforcing its close relationship with the Asian market.
About NIMEI
Born in 1991 in Hunan (China) and currently based in Barcelona, Nimei is a contemporary artist whose work has been exhibited in cities such as Beijing and Barcelona, and who has achieved widespread international recognition thanks to her strong presence on social media. Through humour and visual softness, her work explores feminism from a personal perspective, marked by her experience of growing up in a patriarchal society. The protagonists of her pieces are mostly relaxed women with soft bodies and free of anxiety, a representation that deeply connects with the younger generations. Nimei has collaborated with brands such as Casetify, Camper and GAP, among others.
About THOMPSON HOTELS
Thompson Hotels has been transforming conventional hospitality into dynamic cultural moments inspired by the surrounding streets since opening its doors in downtown New York more than 20 years ago. Today, the brand continues to channel local creative energy into its growing international portfolio of properties, with restaurants run by top culinary names, lobbies that become cultural epicentres, music programmes that transcend borders, and much more. The result is a magnetic hub built for collective gathering, where distinctive design is an ethos and part of the guest experience. Each hotel serves as an inspiring base for guests and creatives to connect with each other and with what drives culture forward. Thompson Hotels’ lifestyle hotel portfolio currently includes The Beekman, Gild Hall and Thompson Central Park New York in New York City; Thompson Washington D.C.; Thompson Nashville; Thompson Seattle; Thompson Chicago; The Cape in Los Cabos, Mexico; Thompson Playa del Carmen on Mexico’s Riviera Maya; Thompson Zihuatanejo on Mexico’s Pacific coast; Thompson Dallas, Thompson San Antonio and Thompson Austin in Texas; Thompson Savannah; Thompson Hollywood; Thompson Buckhead; Thompson Denver; and Thompson Madrid in Spain. Follow @ThompsonHotels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for news and updates. For more information, visit www.thompsonhotels.com.
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