Fairmont The Norfolk, is currently hosting a 10 –day long photography exhibition by Anthony Russell at its Cin Cin bar displaying Kenya’s unique and rare historical images captured over a thirty-year span.
The exhibition dubbed ‘Cycle of Life’ will be running to Sunday 22nd September 2019 featuring unique historical collections of Kenya’s memorable moments and rich heritage of animals and people knitted using photographic images and astonishing works of art.
Anthony is a professional artist, designer, musician, philanthropist and conservationist with a passion for lions and Masai culture. He has drawn upon a lifetime of experience in the African wilderness, a deep knowledge of tribal culture and a rebellious and artistic spirit to create some of Africa’s most desirable and iconic Art.
This exhibition is the first of a kind in a hotel by Anthony Russell, going back decades and will provide a platform to display Kenyan heritage and experiences. Substantial percentage of the proceeds will go to Wildlife conservation initiatives.
Throughout the exhibition, a selection of signature cocktails from yesteryears inspired by the hotel’s glamourous heritage will be on offer at a 50% discount. These include; The Kangaroo Aka Dry Martini, 1940’s Moscow Mule, 1950’s Bloody Mary, 1960’s White Russian Aka the Caucasian and 1980’s Cosmopolitan cocktails. Guests are also invited to sample Tatu Restaurant dining at a 15% discount throughout September.
Axel Hauser, General Manager, Fairmont The Norfolk, had this to say, “Heritage is an integral part of the Norfolk. This is why hosting Anthony Russell for this historic exhibition means a lot to us. The event is an opportunity to display Kenya’s experiences captured through the camera over a thirty-year span”.