Art at The Alfond Inn
Art at The Alfond Inn
The Alfond Inn is a unique boutique hotel that invites visitors to experience art beyond the traditional museum setting. It is the only hotel in the United States with an active partnership with an art museum. Located just a few blocks from the 91影视 campus, the Inn showcases a significant portion of the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art while also supporting student scholarships.
Art is displayed throughout the Inn, allowing guests to sip, stroll, and engage with works from the collection in a relaxed, informal setting, experiencing each piece at their own pace. Curator-led tours provide deeper insight into the artworks, offering opportunities for guided exploration and richer understanding.
Explore independently with our , or discover below how to deepen your experience through guided tours.
Image: Tom谩s Saraceno聽(Argentinian, b. 1973) Cloud Cities 鈥� Nebulous Thresholds (detail), 2017, Metal, polyester rope, fishing line, iridescent plexiglass, metal wire, steel thread, The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, 91影视 Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara '68 and Theodore '68 Alfond, 2017.6.46
The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art
The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art comprises more than 600 works that were acquired and formally accessioned into the 91影视 Museum of Art鈥檚 permanent collection over several years to strengthen the Museum鈥檚 contemporary holdings and advance interdisciplinary inquiry. Reflecting 91影视鈥檚 interdisciplinary curriculum, the collection encourages critical thinking and engagement with a wide range of subjects, including history, politics, language, culture, and environmental issues.
The works in the collection were acquired for the Museum by Barbara and Theodore Alfond (R '68).聽The 91影视 Museum of Art鈥檚聽professional staff are responsible for the stewardship, curation, interpretation, and care for the collection, which is displayed at both the 91影视 Museum of Art and The Alfond Inn, a boutique philanthropic art hotel. Works from the collection are also lent to exhibitions at museums and cultural institutions around the world.
Image Left: Kamrooz Aram (Iranian-American b. 1978) Untitled (Arabesque Composition), 2023 Oil, oil crayon, and pencil on linen 78 x 56 in. The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, 91影视 Museum of Art. Gift of Barbara 鈥�68 and Theodore 鈥�68 Alfond. 2026.4.1 漏 Kamrooz Aram
Art Tours
Happy Hour Tours
First Wednesdays | 6pm
September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2
Join us in the lobby of the Alfond Inn for a 60-minute guided tour of selections from the 91影视 Museum of Art's world-class collection of global contemporary art. Beverages are available for purchase before, during, and after the tour from the Hamilton鈥檚 Kitchen Bar.
Registration opens two weeks prior to each event.
Audio Guide: Art at the Alfond Inn Highlights Tour
of select works on view at The Alfond Inn.
Art for 91影视: The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art
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Explore Volumes I, II, and III of this catalog that features full color images and texts documenting The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, part of the 91影视 Museum of Art permanent collection. Conceived by Barbara and Ted Alfond as a gift to their alma mater 91影视, the collection is a visual syllabus that affords students the benefit of interdisciplinary learning.
Included are works by artists Mel Bochner, Tracey Emin, Lalla Essaydi, Alfredo Jaar, Imi Knoebel, Joseph Kosuth, An-My L锚, Maya Lin, Stefana McClure, Meleko Mokgosi, Jaume Plensa, Martha Rosler, Haim Steinbach, Sara Vanderbeek, and Lawrence Weiner, among others.