Experience the convergence of artistry, luxury spirits, and premium cigars at InterContinental Singapore’s exclusive pop-up featuring renowned artist Christian Develter

INTERCONTINENTAL Singapore in its commitment to “redefine the standards of modern luxury” and offering insider experiences for its guests, has in partnership with Curate International presented A Joie De Vivre Pop-Up: Christian Develter Salon. Inspired by old-world Salons and celebrating creativity, the contemporary collaboration brings together renowned international artist, Christian Develter, luxury spirit brand Samaroli, and leading London Cigar House, Sautter, London. The programme which is curated to elevate InterContinental Singapore’s guest experience through bespoke initiatives with international partners is from Friday, 24th November to Sunday, 17th December at InterContinental Singapore’s Lobby Lounge with exclusive experiences taking place on the inaugural two evenings.

“Creative, relevant, and exclusive, this collaboration is very much in line with InterContinental Singapore’s position as a leading luxury lifestyle destination in Singapore and our determination to curate unique experiences that thrill and educate at once,” said Andreas Kraemer, General Manager of InterContinental Singapore.

Internationally renowned artist Christian Develter is recognized for his boundary-pushing approach and radical choice to combine strong colors with bold shapes and the use of a mixture of oils and acrylics. The results are deeply compelling pieces that capture the sense of beauty, individual strength, and spirit of his protagonists through careful consideration of line, lighting, and geometry. Highlights include his original large-scale oil on canvas works alongside his limited-edition lithograph series and garments from his latest fashion collection with Tube Gallery, Bangkok. ‘Pakokku Chin’ from Christian’s iconic Chin Series, inspired by the intricately tattooed Chin tribal women located in the North-Western region of Myanmar, and ‘Pierce’, the latest work from Christian’s world-acclaimed Cigar Series.

The Develter x Samaroli collaboration is the commissioned work of the Owner of Sautter, London – the world-renowned London Cigar House with an enviable reputation for aged and vintage Cuban cigars – who wanted to create something truly unique for true spirit enthusiasts of this world: the limited-edition and highly sought-after Develter x Samaroli x Sautter Series was conceptualized to celebrate Samaroli’s unusual flavor profiles, expressing these through the bold and iconic works of Develter. Samaroli – one of the earliest and most prestigious independent bottlers around is guided by an unconventional flair to create truly unique liquids from the greatest Scotch whisky malts to rums. Known synonymously for their exclusivity and unmatched quality. This artistic collaboration is one not to be missed and marks the start of a 3-year collaboration with 4 limited edition releases a year.

“After a hugely successful launch in London, we are delighted to be bringing this truly unique artistic experience to Singapore this November in collaboration with InterContinental. Bringing together the finest of Art, Fashion, Whisky, Rum, and Cigars, this interactive event blends The In-The-Know Fabric of Society with A One-Of-A-Kind Salon Experience set in the metropolis of Singapore.” Alexandra Mytton-Mills – Managing Director of Curate International, London/ Singapore, and Agent of Christian Develter.

The collectors’ bottles*, each of which only 180 bottles were produced, include:

  • Barbados Single Origin Rum: an intense, rich, oily, and sapid Barbados Rum with a long, dry, and spicy finale.
  • Trinidad Single Origin Rum: a sweet and complex palate with a long finish.
  • Blended Malt Scotch Whisky: composed of Linkwood 2008 aged in a Bourbon Hogshead cask and Glentauchers 2008 aged in a new American oak cask.
  • Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky: opulent, bold, and tannic, with a slight oiliness and a bitter, dry finish.

*6 sets of the limited-edition bottles will be available to purchase at Level 1, InterContinental Singapore, The Lobby Lounge, until 17th December (while stocks last), and will retail for SGD2,188++ each.

Tickets to the masterclass are priced at S$88++ per person. Secret Garden is located at Level 3 of InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966

Tickets to the Meet The Artist Dinner are priced at S$228++ per person. LUCE by Davide Giacomelli is located at Level 1 of InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966

For information on the collaboration and to make a reservation, click here.