frame: conceptual art space prototypes the prototypical
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art in america: a new zurich gallery PROPOSES you sleep in the van out back.
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dezeen: the most unusual aspect of the gallery is that all of its exhibitions so far have included a bed, so visitors can spend a whole night amongst the art. Maret believes this creates more meaningful encounters.
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we heart: best in hotels 2011
THE PROPOSAL is not just a gallery,
but possibly the most astonishingly unique b&b we can recall.
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RTS, radio télévision suisse, la 1ére: „prescriptrice de tendances, la ville de zurich ne cesse d‘innover. depuis novembre, une galerie propose aux amateurs d‘art de dormir dans ses locaux: l‘occasion pour les intéressés d‘entretenir un rapport insolite et personnel avec les oeuvres exposées.“
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LSNglobal.com: "it is one thing to stand in a gallery gazing at a painting or art installation, but what if you could fall asleep in the same space? would it result in a more immersive experience? and would you wake up with a greater understanding of the concept behind it?"
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prote.in: It’s inspiring to see a concept that combines art and hospitality,
and lets the guests be part of the gallery and art process.
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frame: ‘guests experience being part of an art gallery during and
also while exhibitions are being installed,’ maret explains. ‘they become residents in art.’
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la metropole: 5 hôtels européens à vocation artistique
il y a des hôtels qui marquent les voyageurs par leur âme et leur dynamisme. l’europe étant un lieu de bouillonnement culturel, on y trouve des lieux d’hébergements qui proposent une immersion artistique, soit travers leur espace ou leur décoration. l’écrivain andré malraux disait : «l’art, c’est le plus court chemin de l’homme à l’homme». puisque l’art rapproche les peuples, loger dans un hôtel à vocation artistique est donc une merveilleuse façon de découvrir un pays et ses habitants. 
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"THE PROPOSAL was more than a place to rest your head in zurich, it was an experience that is now ranked as one of my top get away excursions of all times." bianca p. - tripadvisor.com 

"spending a night in the bus is indescribable. an extraordinary experience! the rooms in the house are beautiful." susie q. - tripadvisor.com

“If you're traveling to zurich, this is a must.”  brandon c. - tripadvisor.com

"thank you for the amazing hospitality. it will be the first visit of many to come."  mike p. - facebook.com

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