Arlo Hotel Showcases Celestial-Inspired Paintings in Latest Living Room Gallery Series

The boutique hotel chain's Midtown property is partnering with Square One Gallery to feature works by artist Paul Kuntze.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:23pm

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Arlo Hotels, known for its bold art initiatives, is launching a new exhibition at its Midtown location in New York City. The latest installment of the brand's Living Room Gallery series will feature celestial-inspired paintings by German artist Paul Kuntze, presented in partnership with Square One Gallery. Kuntze's 'Modern Fresco' series combines abstract expressionism with the grandeur of Baroque ceiling paintings, using acrylic sprays, clouded gradients, and thick brushstrokes to achieve depth and luminosity.

Why it matters

The Living Room Gallery series aims to make contemporary art more accessible to both hotel guests and the local community. By transforming Arlo Hotels' communal spaces into cultural destinations, the program blurs the line between hotel, gallery, and community hub, furthering conversation and engagement around fine art.

The details

Kuntze's featured works in the 'Modern Fresco' series bridge abstract expressionism with the conceptual richness of mythological Baroque ceiling paintings. Working primarily on canvas, the artist builds his compositions through multiple layers of acrylic spray and dense, tactile paint, with a focus on the intuitive act of painting the 'angels' while deliberately distancing his work from traditional religious narratives.

  • The new exhibition at Arlo Midtown will launch on January 28, 2026.

The players

Arlo Hotels

A boutique hotel chain located throughout the Northeast and beyond, known for its bold and inspiring art initiatives that take on various mediums.

Paul Kuntze

A German artist whose 'Modern Fresco' series, featured in the latest Living Room Gallery exhibition, combines abstract expressionism with the grandeur of Baroque ceiling paintings.

Square One Gallery

The gallery partnering with Arlo Hotels to present the new exhibition of Paul Kuntze's celestial-inspired paintings.

Jasmine Arakel

The curator who oversees the curation of Arlo Hotels' Living Room Gallery series, which transforms the brand's communal spaces into cultural destinations.

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What they’re saying

“My work is primarily inspired by Baroque ceiling paintings. I seek to merge an intuitive painting process with the conceptual richness of mythological scenes. Working mainly on canvas, I build my compositions through multiple layers of acrylic spray and dense, tactile paint.”

— Paul Kuntze, Artist

“I am especially drawn to the intuitive act of painting the 'angels,' while deliberately distancing my work from the religious narratives traditionally associated with frescoes found in churches and palaces. Instead, my focus lies on emphasizing the artwork itself, aiming to develop a visual language that bridges Baroque aesthetics with contemporary art.”

— Paul Kuntze, Artist

What’s next

The new exhibition at Arlo Midtown will be open to hotel guests and the public, with free admission. The launch event will feature engaging panel discussions and live music.

The takeaway

Arlo Hotels' Living Room Gallery series continues to push the boundaries of what a hotel experience can be, transforming communal spaces into cultural hubs that make contemporary art more accessible to both locals and travelers alike.