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Bono's art is in right place now
Daily Mail, December 17, 2007
Richard Kay
HE ALREADY owns a highly successful hotel in the centre of Dublin, a state-of the art studio overlooking the capitals docklands and a number of houses scattered across the city and now U2 frontman Bono is set to add a modern-style house and art gallery to his property portfolio.
The rock star, who has become known for his own zen-like quality and laid-back disposition, has commissioned Japanese star architect Tadao Ando to design his very own museum, likely to reflect the minimalist style of the renowned architect.
Although the project is still in its early stages, the location of the gallery is expected to be in the capital.
The pint-sized pop star will be able to give some elevation to his celebrity friends by allowing them to show their collections at the gallery.
It is likely that the art collection of Guggi, former musician turned artist and close pal of Bonos, will be housed in the gallery.
The singers new project may derive from his own artistic talents, the U2 frontman having won acclaim with his own painting efforts.
Bonos own work has 18 paintings which were used for an updated version of Peter and the Wolf, a charity childrens book published in 2003.
The rocker is also trying his hand at architecture through his collaboration with Lord Foster on the redevelopment of the Clarence hotel.
Painting and architecture are just a couple of Bonos many talents.
He has also tried his hand at magazine editing, taking the reins at Vanity Fair this summer for a special Africa edition.
And while actually making music has been on the back burner for Bono in recent years U2s last album was as far back as 2004 he has enjoyed another busy year of social activism, rarely allowing world leaders to meet up without being on hand for a photo opportunity.
In September, architect Ando, who is known as the Godfather of minimal-ism, launched an environmental campaign in Dublin.
His main project involves working on a 100,000-seat waterfront stadium for the Beijing Olympics next year.
Daily Mail, December 17, 2007
Richard Kay
HE ALREADY owns a highly successful hotel in the centre of Dublin, a state-of the art studio overlooking the capitals docklands and a number of houses scattered across the city and now U2 frontman Bono is set to add a modern-style house and art gallery to his property portfolio.
The rock star, who has become known for his own zen-like quality and laid-back disposition, has commissioned Japanese star architect Tadao Ando to design his very own museum, likely to reflect the minimalist style of the renowned architect.
Although the project is still in its early stages, the location of the gallery is expected to be in the capital.
The pint-sized pop star will be able to give some elevation to his celebrity friends by allowing them to show their collections at the gallery.
It is likely that the art collection of Guggi, former musician turned artist and close pal of Bonos, will be housed in the gallery.
The singers new project may derive from his own artistic talents, the U2 frontman having won acclaim with his own painting efforts.
Bonos own work has 18 paintings which were used for an updated version of Peter and the Wolf, a charity childrens book published in 2003.
The rocker is also trying his hand at architecture through his collaboration with Lord Foster on the redevelopment of the Clarence hotel.
Painting and architecture are just a couple of Bonos many talents.
He has also tried his hand at magazine editing, taking the reins at Vanity Fair this summer for a special Africa edition.
And while actually making music has been on the back burner for Bono in recent years U2s last album was as far back as 2004 he has enjoyed another busy year of social activism, rarely allowing world leaders to meet up without being on hand for a photo opportunity.
In September, architect Ando, who is known as the Godfather of minimal-ism, launched an environmental campaign in Dublin.
His main project involves working on a 100,000-seat waterfront stadium for the Beijing Olympics next year.