As part of an inspired new art programming initiative, Dorchester Collection’s Los Angeles properties, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air, introduce an art exhibition series taking place throughout 2025. Developed in partnership with the hotel’s new art curator – Lily Ackerman, founder of London based Ackerman Studios, in collaboration with CURA Art – the exhibitions celebrate creativity and visual expression, placing the artist at the heart of every story.
Working in collaboration with collection management specialists Liza Shapiro and Georgia Powell of CURA Art, Ackerman Studios’ exclusive exhibition schedules for The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air highlight the rich diversity of Los Angeles’ artistic community. This partnership strengthens Dorchester Collection’s relationship with Lily Ackerman, who has overseen the art exhibition schedule at its London property at 45 Park Lane since 2017.
“Spotlight LA” at The Beverly Hills Hotel
The “Spotlight LA” exhibition (February 21 to June 22, 2025) pays homage to the hotel’s history and deep connection with the city. The first of the three exhibitions, “Where Memory Forgets,” presents works by Los Angeles-based artist Virginia Broersma, whose art focuses on the concept of Southern California leisure. Her lush, oil-on-canvas paintings and framed works on paper speak to the sun-kissed colors of the Californian aesthetic.
Exhibition two (June 27 to November 2, 2025) showcases works by influential rock-and-roll photographer Guy Webster. His 40-year-career spans music, film, and politics, capturing album covers for The Rolling Stones and The Beach Boys, as well as photographing film icons such as Rita Hayworth and Dean Martin. The son of Academy Award-winning songwriter Paul Francis Webster, Guy Webster was immersed in a creative environment from a young age and is celebrated today for his contribution to visual culture, particularly in capturing the spirit of a transformative era in music and entertainment.
A third and final exhibition (November 7, 2025 to February 8, 2026) will be offered at The Beverly Hills Hotel; details will be announced closer to the launch date.
“Ackerman Studios, in collaboration with CURA Art, shines a spotlight on Los Angeles talent with Spotlight LA,” says Ackerman. 'It’s a celebration of the rich diversity and artistic expression of Los Angeles’ creative community, featuring site-specific presentations from emerging and established talent at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. This initiative showcases the city’s creative pulse, blending contemporary artistry with the enduring spirit of LA’s most storied venues.”
“Spatial Elegance – Timeless Horizons” at Hotel Bel-Air
At Hotel Bel-Air, the exhibition “Spatial Elegance – Timeless Horizons” presents sculptures in the peaceful surroundings of the hotel’s lush grounds and scenic gardens. Drawing inspiration from the tranquil environs, the interplay of light and the expansive Californian sky, the presentations create an immersive and meditative experience. Exhibition one (February 13 to June 15, 2025), entitled “Spectral Radiance,” showcases seven sculptures by artist Shana Mabari, each of which features mirrored, spectral-colored cylinders. Central to Mabari’s process is the intersection between art and science, as evidenced by how her work explores the dynamics of visual perception and physical space. Thoughtfully placed in the reception area and Living Room, as well as along the pathway leading to The Restaurant, these vibrant, reflective sculptures create an engaging visual experience. Reflective of the Californian “Light and Space” movement, the external pieces are lit at night to reveal a beautiful interplay of colors and dynamic illumination.
The second exhibition (June 20 to November 9, 2025) presents works by Michael Wilding, whose abstract sculptures explore the interplay between form and space and feature materials such as marble and bronze to showcase a harmonious blend of natural elements and artistic expression. Wilding’s works are often inspired by the shapes that occur when the earth, wind, and water converge to convey a sense of fluidity and movement.
Hotel Bel-Air’s final exhibition for 2025 (November 13, 2025 to February 15, 2026) features sculptures by South-African born artist Jill Berelowitz. Two series of works will be presented, one of which will focus on the natural world, and the other on the human form. Known for her bronze, steel and optical resin works, Berelowitz has become one of London’s most innovative sculptors.
“This programming creates experiences that captivate and enhance guests' stays, staying true to the essence of Hotel Bel-Air whilst connecting them to the city’s vibrant cultural influence,” says Ackerman. “Hotel Bel-Air represents the epitome of timeless elegance and refined modernity, so our vision is to honor this legacy of classic, high-quality design while showcasing breathtaking, nuanced, sculptural presentations.”
