However, what if I told you that there is a hotel that offers something entirely different from the usual amenities? Welcome to the CasAnus, the anus-shaped hotel created by Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout.
Located in a small Belgian island halfway between Antwerp and Ghent, the CasAnus is a one-room hotel that allows its visitors to fulfill their lifelong dreams of sleeping in a giant butthole. Commissioned as part of the 30-acre Verbeke Foundation Sculpture Park, the CasAnus is a private collection of Geert and Carla VerbekeLens, offering guests a unique and unforgettable experience.
The CasAnus is part of a series of works created by Joep van Lieshout that represents the human body. Including a complete series of internal organs such as the heart, brain, liver, rectum, and male and female sex organs. The CasAnus takes its shape from the human digestive system, starting with the tongue, continuing to the stomach, moving through the small and large intestines, and finally exiting through the anus. While anatomically correct, the last part of the large intestine has been inflated to a humongous size to accommodate a hotel room.
Built in Atelier Van Lieshout, the CasAnus is made of wood, PU foam, and covered with a naturalistic colored layer of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, which is the studio's trademark material. Despite its unconventional design, the CasAnus offers all the usual amenities that one would expect from a hotel, including a double bed, shower, and central heating.
Along with the CasAnus, the Verbeke Foundation Sculpture Park also features the BarRectum, a bar shaped like a giant intestine. The BarRectum is an excellent addition to the park, providing visitors with a unique dining experience. Together, the CasAnus and BarRectum create an immersive and unforgettable experience that visitors will cherish for years to come.
Despite its unconventional design, the CasAnus has been well-received by the public, and the critical response has been overwhelmingly positive. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to stay inside a piece of art, especially one in such an isolated, quiet location.
The CasAnus has become a beloved destination for travelers looking for a unique and memorable experience. The CasAnus is a testament to the creative genius of Joep van Lieshout, offering visitors a one-of-akind experience that they will never forget. While unconventional, the CasAnus is a testament to the idea that art can take many forms, and it is a destination that should be on every traveler's list.
