Mandarin Oriental, Munich is delighted to introduce a special Kandinsky Package which celebrates �Absolute Abstract�; an extraordinary Wassily Kandinsky�s retrospective taking place at The Lenbachhaus in Munich.

The package, which is available until 22nd February 2009, includes one night�s accommodation in one of Mandarin Oriental, Munich�s recently renovated guestrooms, a sumptuous breakfast in-room or at the hotel�s award winning restaurant Mark�s and tickets for �Absolute Abstract�.

For the first time since 1966, The Lenbachhaus in Munich, is showcasing the entire collection of Wassily Kandinsky�s prints and graphic art at a major retrospective; Absolute Abstract. The exhibition, which features over 90 pieces by Kandinsky, has been made possible following a collaboration between The Lenbachhaus in Munich, The Centre Pompidou in Paris and The Guggenheim Museum in New York; who between them, hold the three largest collections of artwork by the world-renowned artist.

Kandinsky was a pioneer of abstract and modernist art, and his artistic innovation blossomed whilst he lived in Munich in the early 20th century. Here he became the co-founder of an important expressionist art movement called �The Blue Rider�. The show �Absolute Abstract� finishes on 22nd February when it moves to Bonn and then to Paris and New York.

As one of Europe�s premier art capitals with three outstanding museums the Alte and Neue Pinakothek and the Pinakothek der Moderne, visitors to Munich can indulge in a heady dose of painting and sculpture from Albrecht D�rer to Andy Warhol. Mandarin Oriental, Munich�s talented concierge team will be delighted to put together an art lovers� itinerary for guests, that showcases the best the city has to offer.

The �Kandinsky package� is available through 22 February 2009. Priced from Euro 389 per room for single occupancy and Euro 483 per room for double occupancy, the package includes: � One night�s luxurious accommodation at Mandarin Oriental, Munich � A la carte or buffet breakfast at the hotel�s restaurant Mark�s or in-room � Tickets for the Kandinsky retrospective

About Mandarin Oriental, Munich Quietly tucked away in a side street yet centrally located near the famed Maximilianstrasse, Mandarin Oriental, Munich is an elegant gem of Neo-Renaissance charm, providing the highest levels of personalised service in the city in addition an award-winning restaurant and bar. The spacious, newly refurbished 48 guestrooms and 25 suites offer the finest in contemporary luxury and, as does the stunning rooftop pool, feature views that stretch across the picturesque surroundings of the old town district.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 24 countries, with 16 hotels in Asia, 15 in The Americas and 10 in Europe and North Africa. Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com.

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