Art Exhibitions at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

Art Exhibitions with Mayfair Design District

The Art of Welcoming | 7 May - 8 September

Welcoming is one of the oldest human rituals, a gesture thatdefines how we connect, host, and belong. In the 18th century,the salons of Hanover Square elevated this instinct into an artform, opening private interiors to thinkers, artists, and society,and transforming homes into spaces of cultural exchange.Today, The Art of Welcoming revisits this legacy through thelens of excellence in craft. Curated by Mayfair Design District,which has initiated and brought together this collaborationwith the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), a charitythat champions and sustains excellence in craft across the UK,this chapter of The Living Square brings together 12 artistsand makers who have received funding from QEST to supporttheir training and education. The selected works explore howobjects shape atmosphere, emotion, and the subtle rituals ofhospitality. From tactile materials to quietly functional forms,the exhibition focuses on pieces that invite pause, comfort, anda sense of home.

Collaboration With Qest

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair and Mayfair Design District (MDD)have partnered to present a programme of curated exhibitionsand cultural activations that blend refined hospitality with boldartistic expression. Together, these two leaders in art, design andculture position Mandarin Oriental Mayfair as a vibrant, creativehub at the heart of London’s cultural calendar.At the core of this collaboration is a vital question: Where is thisart, culture, and fashion coming from? Who is making it - andwho is supporting the growth of that talent?The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is a charitydedicated to investing in the future of craft. Through fundingtraining and education for talented and aspiring makers, QESTsupports both emerging and established professionals todevelop their practice and push creative boundaries.

Participating Artists:

Abigail Ozora Simpson
Ash & Plumb
Fleur Grenier
Frances Pinnock
Frances Priest
Ikuko Iwamoto

Participating Artists:

Katalina Caliendo
Lisa Lloyd
Michèle Oberdieck
Poppy Field
Rachel Phillips
Willow Bloomfield

Participating Galleries:

Sarah Myerscough Gallery
Vessel Gallery

Previous Exhibitions

exhibition at mandarin oriental mayfair, london

East ↔ West: Creative Crossings

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair and Mayfair Design District open The Living Square yearly theme with East ↔ West: Creative Crossings this January, an exhibition that brings Asian and European perspectives into dialogue through contemporary craft, design and sculpture. Inspired by the hotel’s Asian heritage and its Mayfair setting, the exhibition explores how ideas shift across cultures, revealing unexpected connections between materials, traditions and artistic expressions.

Participating galleries include 1882 Ltd, BlueriderART, Charles Burnand, Han Collection, MINT and The Stratford Gallery, each contributing a distinct voice to this international conversation. Works are installed throughout the hotel.

All artworks are available for purchase. Guests wishing to enquire about a specific piece may contact Mayfair Design District directly. QR codes throughout the hotel provide additional details on each artist and their practice.

As part of this wider exchange, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair and Mayfair Design District will collaborate with Collect Fair at Somerset House on a public talk in late February, extending the cultural dialogue initiated during Frieze 2025 and strengthening ongoing connections between the craft, design, hospitality and gallery communities.

The exhibition marks the first chapter of The Living Square, an evolving cultural programme that positions Mandarin Oriental Mayfair as a contemporary salon at the heart of London’s creative landscape.

Elemental Resonance - Nature Reimagined

September 2025 - January 2026

Exploring the enduring power of the four classical elements – earth, water, air, and fire – the works reinterpreted these forces through contemporary design and sculpture, reflective of the hotel’s original interior design.

In partnership with Mayfair Design District, this exhibition explored the timeless power of the four classical elements - earth, water, air, and fire - reimagined through contemporary design and sculpture. Each piece drew inspiration from these forces, whether through material, concept, or form, inviting guests to reflect on our connection with the natural world and to see the environment through a renewed, creative lens.

About Mayfair Design District

About Mayfair Design District Established in 2017 by James Malcolm Green and Anne Laure Pingreoun, Mayfair Design District (MDD) is more than just a global, cultural destination of art, design, hospitality and fashion but a bold movement that defies conventions. Born with the spirit of unifying Mayfair’s top and emerging creative community, MDD creates a vibrant, inclusive environment while democratising it through accessible cultural experiences for all.

It offers visitors a dynamic programme of cultural events during the bustling months of September and October as it hosts London Design Festival, Fashion Week, PAD, and Frieze. Featuring world-class art and design galleries, auction houses, fashion brands, and luxury retailers, MDD, with a rich heritage and a zest to break down barriers, has become the third-largest district within the London Design Festival.

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