Local by Loews Hotels
Immerse Yourself in Local Culture with Local by Loews Hotels
Experience the heart of the city without leaving our doorstep. Local by Loews Hotels is your gateway to the vibrant community surrounding our hotels. We connect you with the passionate makers, talented vendors, and inspiring artisans who shape the unique character of the neighborhoods we call home. Connect with the people who bring our community to life through select events and workshops, take advantage of perks through our exclusive partnerships, and explore our curated cultural recommendations.
Morton Contemporary Art Gallery
Loews Philadelphia Hotel has partnered with Morton Contemporary Art Gallery to offer hotel guests and locals alike a taste of the Philadelphia art scene and culture on select days, from 4 - 7pm in the lounge at Bank & Bourbon. Art enthusiasts can meet with local artists and admire their work in a relaxed and comfortable setting.
Morton Contemporary Gallery is a culmination of 15 years of passion for fine contemporary art. Their diverse contemporary art collection ranges from original works on canvas to sculpture, mixed-media, photography, and limited-edition giclées.
Thursday, April 24: Suave Gonzalez
Portraiture, Acrylic and Mixed Media
Activist and self-taught muralist, artist Suave Gonzalez is recognized for his colorful and confrontational artworks that demonstrate the political power of art. Gonzalez grew up in the South Bronx, inspired by graffiti and artists like NICER and Jean-Michel Basquiat. While serving his 31-year prison sentence, art became his coping mechanism, allowing him to escape the harsh realities of incarceration. Utilizing objects found in prison, Gonzalez turned everyday objects into magnificent tools of creation and expression. His art explores themes of daily life in prison, including the prison economy and the impact of isolation.
During his sentence, Gonzalez committed to becoming a voice for the voiceless. He earned a BA from Villanova University and worked as president of LACEO, a Latino organization that has given away 52 scholarships funded by inmates from their own wages. Gonzalez continued this community-based work after his release. He is currently the Director of Nu-Stop Resource Center, an organization that offers assistance to individuals transitioning from prison life to life outside. Also a TED and TEDx presenter and a Reimagining Reentry Fellow, Gonzalez co-hosts "From The Ivory Tower To The Street" on USALA Radio and teaches at the University of Pennsylvania.
