ALEO, inside and out
Immerse yourself in the creative energy and local culture of Little Village with a stay at this historic, former rectory. Within, the rectory’s original woodwork adds a warmth to the bed and breakfast’s communal spaces and guest suites, while iconic mid-century furnishings and awe-inspiring art embrace our city’s rich design roots and embolden an artistic edge to the inn. A quick glimpse of our offerings is proof of our dedication to providing you a memorable and comfortable stay.
The Exterior
Selected Artworks
A curated selection of contemporary art from the personal collection of Anthony and JJ Curis is featured in all communal spaces and guest rooms at ALEO. The collection includes works by nearly 30 artists, all based in Detroit or with deep roots in the City, and many of whom have exhibited with Library Street Collective and Louis Buhl & Co.
CYDNEY CAMP
Tiny Dancer, 2022
Oil paint on canvas
60h x 48w in
ZOE MCGUIRE
Red Giant, 2023
Oil on canvas
60 x 48 in
MORGAN BOULDES
Inger's First Baby, 2021
Gathered clothing from loved ones
48 inch diameter
DAVARIZ BROADEN
Youngest of 4, 2023
Acrylic and oil on canvas
60 x 48 in
GISELA MCDANIEL
Do Right, 2020
Oil on canvas, found object, resin, flower, sound on usb
40 x 20 in
ALLANA CLARKE
By Regarding Them, 2022
30 Second hair bonding glue (rubber latex, black carbon dye)
40 x 42 x 3 in
QUALEASHA WOOD
Love and Basketball , 2019
Jacquard weave, chain, glitter, glass seed beads
72h x 48w in
TYRRELL WINSTON AND TONY HAWK
Now We're Even, 2022
Acrylic and oil stick on canvas, with authentic signatures from Tony Hawk
96 x 72 in
SARA NICKLESON
The Forager (Cloud Forest), 2023
Oil on canvas
84 x 54 in
MCARTHUR BINION
Box 1 - Route 1
Graphite on paper in artist's frame
28 3/4 x 22 1/2 in
PAUL VERDELL
Crimson Shore, 2023
Oil stick on canvas
60 x 72 in
GARY TYLER
Captivity, 1974 , 2023
Quilting Fabric, Thread, and Batting
74 x 49 in
HANNAH ROSE DUMES
Milk & Honey, 2023
Oil, acrylic, and oil stick on canvas
60 x 55 in
JAMEA RICHMOND-EDWARDS
Prom Queen , 2020
Ink, rhinestones, charcoal and mixed media collage on paper
17 x 17 in
JUDY BOWMAN
The Murder of George Floyd, 2021
Mixed Media on Canvas
38 x 38 in
JAMMIE HOLMES
To be Titled, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
70 x 70 in
Once the rectory of a 1911-built Romanesque catholic church, ALEO is a one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast with contemporary interiors and a curated art selection
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