Art Corridor at Le Meridien

KOCHI: Le Meridien along with Palette People, an organisation that promotes art and artists for over two decades, unlocks the passion of local, aspiring artists and provides them with a platform to exhibit their unique talent.The corridor next to the hotel lobby has been converted into an art gallery where works of contemporary artists are being exhibited for sale. The space was inaugurated recently by actor JayaramThe Art Corridor is a permanent art gallery at the hotel where 27 paintings of 19 artists are on display. The paintings done in different medium on different themes have price tags starting from Rs 7,000 onwards. Among the works the frame of writer Kamala Surayya named ‘Lady in Pardah’ stands out. The  corridor gives senior and upcoming artists an opportunity to showcase their creative works to domestic and foreign guests who visit the hotel.  This non-profit endeavour is a part of the corporate social responsibility initiative of the hotel and Palette People. The proceeds from the sale of art works will be used to support emerging artists, The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and other charitable organisations.