Elite Traveler March-April 2016

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Head to… Vancouver For MashUp: The Birth of Modern Culture at Vancouver Art Gallery. Expect to see some of the art world’s most divisive pieces, namely Marcel Duchamp’s famous urinal, Fountain . Open until June 12. vanartgallery.bc.ca

Design

ALL ROADS LEAD TO MARFA Whether you’re an art world insider or a design junkie, you’ll probably have heard of Arthur Duncan. He is one of the art world’s most respected consultants who accompanies guests on this slightly crazy culture trip of a lifetime – an art themed road trip from Los Angeles to Marfa. Starting in Los Angeles, and taking in iconic galleries andmuseums en route, guests take Route 66 to Marfa, a small Texas desert town famous for its artistic hub of galleries and installations. Elmgreen & Dragset set up their iconic pop architectural land art project here; Donald Judd and Prada sit alongside the cacti and tumbleweed. Fittingly, for a place of such contradictions, guests stay in one of the country’s best hotels, ChateauMarmont, and rather less salubrious Americanmotels. From $72,000 per couple for a six night trip leadingculturedestinations.com

Words: Laura Powell. Photos: Alamy, Estate of Marcel Duchamp