Hunt Slonem
Hunt Slonem,
painter and
sculptor, has built his
career on investigating the exotic through his
art. Frequent subjects are
butterflies,
parrots and
rabbits. He experiments with bright
color, and is known for his colorful personality as well. Slonem is frequently
photographed with his
pet parrots.
Fast Facts
- Born: July 18, 1951
- Birthplace: Kittery, Maine
- Graduate of Tulane University and Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture
- Resides in Manhattan and Louisiana
- His New York residence has 89 rooms
Slonem's Rooms
Slonem's two homes are lavishly decorated with bold furniture and bright colors. The homes were documented in the 2007 book Pleasure Palaces: The Art & Homes of Hunt Slonem by Vincent Katz.
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