The Peninsula London is delighted to announce an exceptional collaboration with McLaren Automotive, acclaimed British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori MBE, and Art of Wishes, which will see a McLaren Artura be transformed into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in support of Make-A-Wish.

On 14 and 15 October, during Frieze London 2024, an annual contemporary arts fair, the courtyard of The Peninsula London in Belgravia will be transformed into a live art installation, where Yinka Ilori will work on an exclusive and original design, creating a unique automotive masterpiece.

Following this artistic showcase, the car will be on display at The Peninsula London for two weeks, before embarking on a three-month journey through the UK, where it will be shown at McLaren showrooms from Glasgow to the New Forest. The car’s hand-painted bonnet will then be auctioned by Art of Wishes.

Art of Wishes, a fundraising initiative founded by Batia Ofer in 2017 works to bring the art world together to raise funds for Make-A-Wish. Proceeds from this auction will enable Make-A-Wish to grant wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions.

“Showcasing outstanding automotive design and supporting British artistic creativity are principles The Peninsula London holds dear,” said Rolf Buehlmann, Managing Director of The Peninsula London. “Frieze London presented a unique opportunity to engage with our community through an event that embodies both excitement and artistry.”

The Peninsula London invites art aficionados, car enthusiasts, press, guests and visitors to experience this unique fusion of innovation, luxury, and creativity, in what promises to be one of the highlights of the Frieze London calendar.

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About The Peninsula London
Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre, and a luxury retail arcade.

This exciting collaboration reflects The Peninsula’s passion for automotive excellence and support of contemporary artistic expression. The Peninsula Hotels' have a longstanding tradition of supporting the arts and culture in the vibrant cities they call home. From an extensive ‘Artist in Residence’ programme, which provides a platform for emerging local talent, to the internationally acclaimed ‘Art in Resonance’ initiative, which positions The Peninsula as not just a venue for the arts but as an active participant in shaping cultural discourse.

The Peninsula's connection to superlative cars began in 1970, when its flagship Hong Kong property became renowned for its fleet of Rolls-Royce Silver Shadows. Today, this tradition continues with The Peninsula London offering its guests an opulent collection of 13 custom-designed vehicles, including new and vintage Rolls-Royce limousines, Bentley Bentaygas, BMW i7s, and bespoke London black taxis, all designed to ensure unparalleled luxury at every stage of their journey.

Learn more at www.peninsula.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

About McLaren Automotive:

McLaren Automotive is a creator of luxury, high-performance supercars. Every vehicle is hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, England. Launched in 2010, the company is now the largest part of the McLaren Group. The company’s product portfolio of GT, supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed through over 100 retailers in over 40 markets around the world. McLaren is a pioneer that continuously pushes the boundaries. In 1981, it introduced lightweight and strong carbon fibre chassis into Formula 1 with the McLaren MP4/1. Then in 1993 it designed and built the McLaren F1 road car - the company has not built a car without a carbon fibre chassis since. As part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren was the first to deliver a hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1™. In 2016, it announced a new hybrid hyper-GT and confirmed in 2018 that the next Ultimate car would be the Speedtail. 2019 saw McLaren launch the 600LT Spider, the new GT and the track-only McLaren Senna GTR. It also unveiled the 620R and McLaren Elva before launching the 765LT the following year.

In 2021, the company unveiled its all-new high-performance hybrid supercar, the McLaren Artura. The Artura is the first McLaren to benefit from the McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA). The MCLA is designed, developed and manufactured at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre in the Sheffield region of England using world-first processes and will spearhead the brand’s electrified future. Most recently, it unveiled the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren, the 750S. McLaren Automotive also chooses to partner with like-minded, world-leading companies and organisations who push the boundaries in their respective fields. These include Ashurst, Bowers & Wilkins, Gulf, Pirelli, Richard Mille, and Tumi.

For more information please contact Jule Schulte, Press Officer – UK, Middle East, India, and Africa: jule.schulte@mclaren.com

About Art of Wishes

Art of Wishes was founded in 2017 by philanthropist and chair Batia Ofer, with the aim of harnessing the power of the art world to raise funds for the charity, Make-A-Wish UK. To date the fundraising initiative has contributed over £12m to the charity through a series of fundraising events and initiatives helping to make the wishes of thousands of children living with critical illnesses come true.

Please hyperlink to the website when you mention the charity online: www.artofwishes.org.uk

Please tag @artofwishes and @makeawishuk when mentioning on social media

For more information about Art of Wishes please contact emily@goadcommunications.com

About Make A Wish
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, having granted more than 585,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide. Every 25 seconds, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for a wish. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 27,000 volunteers around the globe, Make-A-Wish brings the power of a wish-come-true to children and their families when they need it most. Wish experiences can restore the childhood stolen by a critical illness diagnosis and help improve emotional and physical health.

For more information about Make-A-Wish International, visit worldwish.org

For more information about Make-A-Wish UK, visit www.make-a-wish.org.uk

About Yinka Ilori MBE

Yinka Ilori MBE is a London-based, British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist and designer, whose bold visual language draws on his heritage to convey new narratives through contemporary design. Drawing on Nigerian parables and verbal traditions, Ilori touches on a multitude of themes that resonate with a global audience. His work is underpinned by the belief that art and design should be accessible to all. Humorous, provocative, and playful, his projects demonstrate how design can bring together communities and have a positive impact on society, evoking a sense of joy and optimism. A graduate of London Metropolitan University’s BA in Furniture and Product Design, Ilori’s work has been showcased globally through solo and group exhibitions, public commissions and set and exhibition design.

For more information, visit https://yinkailori.com/.

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