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History
Manolo Rivero is the man behind the hotel, and it's artistic nature. Before
opening the hotel in '89, Manolo Rivero was already heavily involved in
the art world. He is a well known art collector, mainly of modern art, but
also has an extensive collection of antiques and other objets d'art. He
has used his extensive knowledge and experience, his uncanny eye for the
beautiful and artistically valuable and part of his collection, to piece
together the hotel. He started with an old mansion and gradually added section
upon section, converted from other old buildings, and decorated it all with
an eclectic taste of culture.
He has three art galleries within the hotel, and shows approximately
three times per year. In his efforts to promote young talent, the shows
range from local student artists to sophisticated international artists
such as Julian Schnabel, Roberto Matta, Francisco Toledo, Pedro Rivera,
Sandro Chia and many more. There is always a show ongoing in at least
two of the galleries, which are open during the day, and can be entered
through the hotel. The hotel itself full of art and culture. Art Nexus magazine (July '92)
and Mexico City's La Jornada newspaper (March 2003), among several other
important publications, both list the hotel as an art museum. La Jornada
also states: "Another space of unsuspected surrealist magic is Hotel
Trinidad Galeria…". The combination of a quiet, comfortable room, at a great price, downtown
location, pool, parking, cafeteria, plus Mexican and international art
from start to finish, make a unique experience for the traveller who appreciates
culture. Former guests of noteworthy character include artist and film
director Julian Schnabel, actor Dennis Hopper, the late Joe Glasco and
an endless list of Mexican and Latin American artists.
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