Ben Arpéa: When the Horizon Becomes Tangible
An Exceptional Setting for Contemporary Art
This season, the property presents the work of French contemporary artist Ben Arpéa. On view from now to 18 October 2026, the exhibition highlights the artist’s distinctive visual language, blending geometric abstraction with semi-figurative forms through vibrant color fields and richly textured compositions.
Inspired by the Mediterranean, architecture, landscapes and fleeting moments of daily life, Ben Arpéa’s works offer a vision of landscape and still life that feels both contemporary and dreamlike. Through his sensitive use of color and material, the artist belongs to a new generation exploring the dialogue between art, design and the French art de vivre.
Capturing the Invisible: Light, Silence, and Timeless Moments
For this exhibition, Ben Arpéa drew inspiration from the spirit of Château Saint-Martin & Spa, reinterpreting the property through his own artistic vocabulary. Remaining faithful to his pictorial universe, the artist captures quiet, suspended moments that appear almost untouched by time. While each work originates from a specific space within the Château Saint-Martin & Spa, the series seeks above all to evoke atmosphere: light, silence and subtle balance
Gautier Ferrero: An Invitation to Contemplation Between Art and Nature
Perched above the hills of Vence and overlooking the shimmering Mediterranean, Château Saint-Martin & Spa, an iconic Oetker Hotels property, provides an exceptional setting where elegance, nature and architectural heritage come together in a harmonious dialogue between artistic creation and breathtaking scenery.
The property is showcasing this season the creations of French contemporary artist Gautier Ferrero. On view until October 11, 2026, his work explores the circulation of energy, breath and emotion through colour, texture and organic compositions.
Born in Nice in 1983, Gautier Ferrero has developed an intuitive and deeply sensory artistic practice, nourished by his interest in philosophy, anthropology and Eastern spiritual traditions. Paintings, ceramics, collages and bronze sculptures form a poetic universe where nature, imagination and contemplation intertwine. Represented by Galerie Catherine Issert in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the artist invites viewers into an experience that is both meditative and profoundly evocative.
Before dedicating himself fully to art, Gautier Ferrero earned a Master’s degree in Greek Philosophy from the Sorbonne, followed by a Master’s degree in Anthropology focused on Zen Buddhism at the University of Nice. He later pursued research into Hinduism before training at the Barcelona Academy of Art, where his artistic journey truly began.
Hotel La Palma Unveils a Season of Exclusive Collaborations for 2026
Hotel La Palma, Oetker Hotels’ first Masterpiece Hotel in Italy, continues to redefine luxury hospitality on the island with an exceptional 2026 season dedicated to creativity, craftsmanship, and curated collaborations. Originally opened over 200 years ago and reimagined to global acclaim in 2023, the 50-key property — including 18 exquisitely designed suites — stands as a refined sanctuary in the heart of Capri. Conceived by renowned designer Francis Sultana, Hotel La Palma celebrates the island’s rich cultural heritage while introducing a contemporary, sophisticated aesthetic.
Building on its vision of immersive guest experiences, Hotel La Palma presents a series of exclusive collaborations with leading international and Italian brands. Through these carefully selected collaborations, Hotel La Palma continues to position itself as a cultural and lifestyle hub on the island — a place where design, fashion, and hospitality converge. Each partnership has been thoughtfully chosen to complement the hotel’s identity, creating a dynamic environment that evolves throughout the season while remaining rooted in authenticity and excellence.
La Petite Maison Unveils Its First Standalone Riviera-Inspired Café Concept at The Lanesborough
La Petite Maison has officially unveiled Le Café LPM, an entirely new Riviera-inspired café concept and the first standalone café brand from the internationally renowned hospitality group. Making its highly anticipated debut with an exclusive year-long residency at The Lanesborough this September, Le Café LPM marks a significant new chapter for the brand, introducing an ambitious new expression of the LPM world and bringing one of London’s most anticipated openings of the year to one of the city’s most iconic addresses.
Launching first in London ahead of its permanent Dubai opening later this year, the residency offers guests an exclusive first look at the first chapter of Le Café LPM. Conceived as an evolution of the La Petite Maison experience, the concept reimagines the effortless glamour, warmth and joie de vivre of the Côte d’Azur through an elevated all-day café format centred around coffee, pâtisserie and the rituals of Riviera living, while seamlessly transitioning into an elegant neighbourhood destination as day turns to evening.
Designed as a destination from morning through to night, Le Café LPM creates a new occasion within the brand experience. From leisurely coffee meetings and afternoon indulgences to aperitifs and relaxed evening gatherings, it captures the ease and sophistication synonymous with the South of France in a setting that invites guests to linger at any hour.
