The Olsen
Art immersion with impeccable style and service




A mesmerising mural and sculpture by Australian landscape artist John Olsen greet guests in the lobby of the Art Series brand’s flagship, and Olsen’s works take centre stage throughout the 229-room hotel, set on Chapel Street in South Yarra. With a day spa and glass-bottom pool, the hotel also boasts an in-house art curator as well as bicycles, prams, scooters and Smart cars available to hire by the day.
LATEST ARTICLES

The Shrinking of Art
While some numbers point to a flailing global art market, a closer look reveals the advent of a new generation of collectors – one who eschews large-scale paintings and sculptures in favour of readily portable pint-sized treasures with a more pocket-friendly price tag.

The Tectonics of Terroir
Volcanic wine has emerged as a category unto itself – one that spans the globe and unites remarkably diverse styles and soils. Yet if volcanic wines offer a world of variety, as John Szabo MS asserts, they share a few traits: “salt, grit and power”

Sleeping Beauty
The story behind a Savoir bed