Ken Fulk-designed bar at Hudson Valley distillery and farm, Klocke Estate.
Photo: William Geddes
The Artful Life: 5 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week
From a new Hudson Valley escape designed by Ken Fulk to Givenchy’s chic L.A. flagship in a Frank Lloyd Wright building
Flora at Gardiner House in Newport, Rhode Island Photo: Nick Mele
1. Restaurant Flora at the Gardiner House Opens in Newport, Rhode Island
Adding to the charm and allure of the recently opened hotel Gardiner House, Restaurant Flora now offers the perfect waterfront restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island. Featuring the flavors of the Mediterranean, the menu by Chef Miguel Somoza comes alive with seaside classics such as tuna carpaccio, a selection of crudo, and a very special take on paella mixed with regional ingredients such as sweet corn and bank scallops. Along with views of Newport Harbor, guests at the 110-seat eatery, designed by Space Exploration, are immersed in the history of Newport with interior details that take their cues from a circa-1905 portrait of Flora Payne Whitney, daughter of Gertrude Whitney and granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt, rendered by local artist Howard Gardiner Cushing, who served as inspiration for the entire hotel that also bears his name. His nearby family home The Ledges, built in 1867, is equally woven into the fabric of the new transportive establishment, which is co-owned and led by his great-grandson Howard Cushing along with Wirt Blaffer. —Jacqueline Terrebonne
Ibiza’s Soleille Gallery in bridges architecture, design, and art. Photo: Carole Martinod
2. Soleille Gallery Merges Art, Design, and Architecture in Ibiza
Art, design, and architecture converge at an experimental new gallery in Ibiza, the most famous (and hedonistic) of Spain’s bohemian Balearic Islands. The brainchild of Gabriela Puig Soleille, a Mexican-French architect, and curator Martin Michaelis, Soleille Gallery debuted earlier this summer with a riveting showcase of works by contemporary talents, among them Sophie Dries, Andrea Mancuso, Manuel Baño, and Ana Hernandez. “It is a dream come true to be able to create in Ibiza a new European portal for Mexican related art,” said Soleille on Instagram as the gallery opened. The inaugural season will also include an independent fashion pop-up with an array of international brands. —Geoffrey Montes
A tapestry by Richard Saja has pride of place in the dining room at Klocke Estate, designed by Ken Fulk. Photo: William Geddes
Ken Fulk-designed dining room at Hudson Valley distillery and farm, Klocke Estate. Photo: William Geddes
3. Ken Fulk Crafts Fanciful Interiors at Hudson Valley Distillery and Farm, Klocke Estate
Set on 160 bucolic acres in Claverack, New York, Klocke Estate grows more than 40 varietals of apples and nearly a dozen types of grapes that they transform into artisanal brandy and vermouth. Guests coming to the Hudson Valley farm now can experience even more intoxicating environs courtesy of the Ken Fulk-crafted interiors. Here, the designer orchestrated warm and welcoming spaces with splashes of cinematic splendor inspired by the distilling process, taking place in the Cognac and Eau De Vie stills below the second-floor dining room. Entertaining areas boast notes of copper and faux bois, Studio Kalff’s twinkling Fireflies pendants, still-life paintings, and a newly commissioned tapestry by local artist Richard Saja. The spirited atmosphere is the ideal place to enjoy seasonal fare at the estate restaurant or creative cocktails at the bar, all housed within the modern barn crafted by New York architects Barlis Wedlick, while taking in views across the Wagner Hodgson landscapes to the Hudson Valley and Catskills beyond. —Jill Sieracki
Givenchy's permanent flagship on Rodeo Drive. Photo: Courtesy Givenchy
Givenchy's permanent flagship on Rodeo Drive. Photo: Courtesy Givenchy
4. Givenchy Debuts Rodeo Drive Flagship in Frank Lloyd Wright Building
On the illustrious Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, two giants of design and creativity have come together for an exciting opening. Marking Givenchy‘s first permanent West Coast flagship, Los Angeles’s new shopping destination has found home in renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s building, which originally served as Anderton Court Shops. While the structure was officially completed in 1954, original designs for the building began in 1952—the same year as the haute couture brand’s opening in Paris. The flagship will be unveiled in two phases, with the 4,500-square-foot retail space opening in August and second opening occurring later this year. To complement Wright’s original design, the fashion brand tapped Victor Fuentes, Principal Architect at Lochte Architecture Group, and Flora Chou, Associate Principal and Cultural Resources Planner at Page & Turnbull, to create warm interiors with pops of color for a truly inviting and luxurious shopping experience. —Shelby Black
Moet in Paris. Photo: Courtesy of Moët & Chandon
5. Moët & Chandon Unveils Pop-Up Designed by Charles de Vilmorin in Paris
This summer, Moët & Chandon has partnered with the Michelin-starred Chef Yannick Alléno to launch a vibrant summer pop-up restaurant. Known as Moët in Paris, the space is located in the Beaupassage pedestrian alley near Saint-Germain-des-Prés and was designed by French fashion designer Charles de Vilmorin. For the bold and fantastical look, the Galerie Creative Mind was inspired by a visit to Moët & Chandon’s Château de Saran in the Champagne region. And for those looking to continue the artful adventure, travelers can can book a tour of the Moët & Chandon Maison in Epernay to check out the newly unveiled Daniel Arsham artwork in celebration of the Maison’s 280th anniversary. —Lucy Rees
Cover: Ken Fulk-designed bar at Hudson Valley distillery and farm, Klocke Estate.
Photo: William Geddes
More from Galerie
