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" E V E R Y T I M E G U E S T S V I S I T U S , T H E Y C A N H A V E D E P E N D I N G O N T H E R O O M T H E Y S I T In "The Gallery", Portuguese artist Vhils created two plaster portraits which he hand-chiseled directly into the wall. Known for his ability to reveal layers, his work at VANDAL lends itself to the contours of a woman's face and illuminates the beauty that can be found beneath an urban surface. Elements that convey a more metropolitan look are consistently found throughout VANDAL's décor, showcasing unconventional materials such as a chain link fence, scissor gate walls, glass garage doors and concrete floors. Perhaps one of the most notable and talked about murals seen at VANDAL also happens to be in one of the most unusual locations—the staircase. Celebrated street artist APEX spray painted New York-inspired lyrics that cover the walls, ceiling, stairs, and even the top of a vintage rickshaw cart, an homage to the energy and culture affiliated with New York City. APEX's work can also be found on the main entrance of VANDAL where he tagged the restaurant's name across the front. Leading guests to an after hours "lounge", Rockwell Group designed a bar-forward space for late night cocktails, utilizing materials such as leather for the sofas and velvet for the banquettes and ottomans, creating a vintage vibe. The winding serpentine bar serves as a centerpiece, accented by gold embellishments and a rich color palette. And although this space is regularly home to a DJ and bottle-service, the restaurant aspect of VANDAL is not to be forgotten. Defying popular belief that good street food can only come from off of a cart or a truck, VANDAL set out to prove that V U E N J . C O M 88 VUE ON THE ARTS

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