The arrivals area for the InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Bill was inspired by Grace Jones and her relationship with French artist Jean-Paul Goude, according to Blandford. "We wanted our guests to feel like they had arrived in a fantastical nightclub in the early '80s," he said.
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Performers in the arrivals area wore sculptural black and white ruffled mini dresses.
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A reception area on the hotel's mezzanine featured a wall of Mondrian-inspired video art that served as a backdrop for the event's silent auction.
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The video wall also was a backdrop for talent, including performers who posed in a box inspired by Mondrian art.
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Connected to the mezzanine was an area that featured a two-story bar and DJ booth, which was inspired by the Mondrian collection of Yves Saint Laurent.
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The title of the event's theme was featured on a theater-inspired wall.
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Adjacent to Mondrian-inspired touches were installations inspired by Andy Warhol, including a giant Campbell's soup can.
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Campbell's soup cans and the Mondrian color scheme also were integrated into the event's catering display. The event was catered by the hotel.
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Customized labels on Campbell's cans identified various dishes served at the event.
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The names of sushi rolls served were presented with letters printed with graphics depicting Warhol's Pop Art.
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Another bar featured a wall of red, black, and white checkers, along with hanging silver spheres.
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A raw seafood bar with stone crabs, lobster, and shrimp featured ice sculptures, including one that displayed the name of the theme. The sculptures were designed by the hotel.
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Another Warhol-inspired installation was a giant retro Brillo box that also served as a bar backdrop.
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A Tito's Vodka ice bar featured ice sculptures of the brand's bottle and dancers with the Mondrian color scheme.
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The gala dinner portion for the event, which took place in the hotel's grand ballroom, showcased a black and white tablescape and sculptural floral centerpieces created by Bayfront Floral.
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