On View through July 6, 2012

The Lobby Gallery at 499 Park Avenue (59th Street)

The Lobby Gallery is open to the public Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM

The Lobby Gallery of the I.M. Pei designed office tower at 499 Park Avenue is now graced with an exhibition of works by Norman Bluhm.  The paintings are on loan, courtesy The Loretta Howard Gallery and The Estate of Norman Bluhm.

The Lobby Gallery is open to the public Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM.  The exhibition is on view through July 6, 2012, in the upper and lower atrium of the Lobby Gallery providing tenants and visitors with a dynamic  display of Norman Bluhm's sensuous abstract paintings to enjoy and contemplate as they pass through the space. Click here to learn more about Norman Bluhm and his work.

Hines is a privately owned international real estate firm involved in real estate investment, development and property management worldwide is the sponsor of the exhibition. Hines supports local cultural activities as an expression of ongoing commitment to excellence in the visual arts and architecture. To learn more about Hines' art program click here

Exhibiting artwork in commercial venues such as this can become a valuable tool for developers and property managers to market their buildings in today's competitive environment. Art adds to the cachet of a building, and can support branding and leasing efforts.  Art helps set a building apart from its competitors, and provides a unique amenity for existing and prospective tenants.  Art not only visually enhances a property, it is a powerful and cost-effective way to communicate and and can generate positive media coverage about the building.  Art demonstrates a firm's commitment to support local culture for the benefit of the community.