Description
Murals inside of the stairwell at the bar Le Bain as photographed by Christopher Murray. They are bathed in red light, have a tattoo-like style, and showcase images such as a runner, flowers, and a woman with her eyes closed.
Details and Credits
Designer: Lady Aiko
Event: Various events at Le Bain, at the top of the Standard Hotel
Date: Approximately 06/29/210, based on a social media post by Le Bain.
Venue: Le Bain
Source Link: Lady Aiko Site, Christopher Murray Photographs, Le Bain social media post
Opinion and Significance
Le Bain hosts popular gay events such as Paradisco and attendees will recognize these murals, which one must pass to access the rooftop that overlooks downtown Manhattan.
Other
Other images of the murals are shown at the photographer’s link. In the social media post linked above the artist is quoted as saying “I love the hotel theme as an adult playground. I combined different elements with the vocabulary and symbolism such as EROTIC, ECSTASY, LOVE, ANGUISH, GUILT and AGGRESSIVENESS – to describe the atmosphere.”
The stairwell was featured in the Madonna music video “Bitch I’m Madonna” (2015) and is the backdrop for a scene where Madonna kisses a female-presenting background performer.
