Renowned painter and official artist of Formula 1, Armin Flossdorf, with his artworks.
Doha: Adding to the Formula 1 (F1) craze in the country is the artworks of world-famous painter and official artist of F1, Armin Flossdorf which are on display at JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha and Marriott Marquis City Center Doha.
Speaking of his visit to Doha, he said: “I am excited to be in Qatar for its inaugural F1 event. The city is buzzing with action as I arrived and I’m currently enjoying some great hospitality from Marriott Marquis and JW Marriott Marquis City Center Hotels. I look forward to spending time here over the next few days, and especially the weekend. I am most excited about the opportunity for some great networking with art lovers and F1 fans alike.”
JW Marriott Marquis, Marriott Marquis and Marriott Executive Apartments, City Center Doha Cluster General Manager Rick Enders said: “We are thrilled to welcome and host Armin Flossdorf during this special time when the destination is embracing the F1 fever. Armin’s selected collection will be on display at both our hotels for our guests to enjoy and live the moment of F1 even though they are not at the circuit. We look forward to having the partnership with Armin continue for years to come.”
Flossdorf’s one-of-a-kind paintings take the viewer deep into the adventures of F1. His exhibit can be seen at the lobbies and public areas of the said hotels. His adrenaline-charged paintings capture F1 thrills and history on canvas. He follows the world’s top drivers on their annual track around the globe, visiting as many Grand Prix’s as possible on his quest to produce the best high-speed art. His previous repertoire of work sits on the walls of Formula 1’s most-recognized names including Jean Todt, the former Principal of Ferrari F1 and now President of the FIA; Bernie Ecclestone, former chief executive of the Formula One Group; and more recently, Finnish Formula 1 driver Kimi Raikkonen.
In the spirit of celebration and giving back, Flossdorf will donate one of his artworks to raise funds for Education Above All (EAA), in support of underprivileged children around the world. Its aim is to contribute to human, social and economic development through the provision of quality education to less fortunate communities all over the world. With a particular focus on those affected by poverty, conflict, and disaster, EAA champions the needs of children, youth, and women to empower them to become active members of their immediate societies.
