The
Hotel Amigo , part of the Rocco Forte chain located in Brussels, has a new attraction for its guests: the
Bar Magritte , opened on November 21st. The bar has a unique decor, inspired by the
surrealist universe of artist René Magritte – which was also a way of paying tribute to the artist's
125th birthday .
Inspired by the life and work of the celebrated artist, Bar Magritte also stands out for a new sensory drinks experience that combines a cocktail menu created by mixologist Salvatore Calabrese, known worldwide as "maestro" ( @cocktailmaestro) .
"It has been a real pleasure to create this unusual menu, reflecting the life and work of one of the most esteemed artists we know. Magritte has given us so much inspiration to draw from. I hope guests will enjoy it as much as we did creating it," said Salvatore "Maestro" Calabrese.
The bar's wallpaper was inspired by Magritte's work "
Femmes " (1922). Designer
Adam Ellis was responsible for creating the material that adorns the walls and already makes clear the surrealist atmosphere of the bar.
The Art Deco style was fundamental to the design of the space. Olga Polizzi, design director at Rocco Forte Hotels, in collaboration with Sarah Daniels of DO Design Studio, chose a
color palette full of deep, bright tones combined with playful textures.
To harmonize with the colors of the wallpaper, the designers had the challenge of finding furniture that did not clash with the proposal, and they opted for the colors
pink, blue and bronze – present in the chairs and the counter, which helped to create a colorful and well-balanced space.
