The Artful Life: 5 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week

1. Flamingo Estate Introduces Limited-Edition Honey Made with Hives Installed at Ed Ruscha’s Culver City Studio

Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen presides over an Edenic empire of pantry staples, sundries, and home goods devised by doing things the slow, old-fashioned way. However, his results have been nothing short of forward-thinking: his Los Angeles residence stands as a bastion of “radical pleasure” and his made-by-hand products attract a who’s who of notable collaborators, including Kelly Wearstler, Ai Weiwei, and Julianne Moore. Now, the Galerie Creative Mind has debuted a new Private Harvest limited-edition honey harvested over the past year from bees installed amongst lime and kumquat trees at the Culver City, California, studio of Ed Ruscha. Reserved to just 400 jars, each adorned with a label reinterpreting a 1979 drawing by Ruscha, the golden treat will raise funds for the Mojave Desert Land Trust as 1oo percent of the proceeds go to the organization that aims to maintain, restore, and preserve the scenic California landscape that has inspired so much of Ruscha’s artwork. —Jill Sieracki

2. Design Firm Gilles et Boissier Restores France’s Maison Courvoisier to New Glory

Since its founding in 1828, Jarnac, France’s legendary Maison Courvoisier has offered locals and tourists alike the finest Cognac housed inside a design-forward space. Following a multi-year renovation, the storied building has opened its doors yet again to visitors, boasting fresh new interiors courtesy of powerhouse duo Patrick Gilles and Dorothée Boissier of Gilles et Boissier. Inside the five-story maison, the French-based firm restored the multiple rooms which includes a bold red lounge room, sophisticated dining room, Cognac tasting room, and for some very special guests, spacious bedrooms. Inspired by the libation the commune is known for, the duo incorporated nods in the design, which includes the hallway walls slowly transforming from a bright color palette to more amber-hued shades. To further elevate this immersive experience, thoughtful details such as upscale furnishings and hand-painted artworks bring a truly sensory experience to each visit.  —Shelby Black

3. Christofle Unveils Newly Reimagined Beverly Hills, California Flagship

Connoisseurs of Christofle have seen the heritage brand undergo a number of monumental changes: the logo reworked in an ornate, fluid script; the palette reverted to a rich, mossy green originally selected in the 19th century by the Christofle-Bouillhet family as the perfect shade to show off silver; and now, the further redesign of their boutique interiors. Following the debut of a refreshed space at Christofle’s Parisian flagship on Rue Royale, another location has opened its doors with a revised aesthetic. Located on Brighton Way in Beverly Hills, California, the jewel-box like store conjures the allure of a French apartment with rich wood cabinetry, a chic dining table set for a sophisticated evening of entertaining, and velvet-lined displays that house the breadth of Christofle’s flatware collection as well as an artful assortment of the house’s popular Mood service. Vitrines display pieces from Christofle’s selection of jewelry, while walnut shelves support a selection of decorative objets. Visitors to the Beverly Hills locale will also discover the only installation of Christofle’s La Collection Vintage, restored collectibles from the past, outside the New York boutique.—J.S.

4. New Monograph by Tracey Emin Celebrates Her Poignant Painting from the 1990s to Today

One of the most celebrated artists in the world, Dame Tracey Emin is a British artist known for her poignant works that mine autobiographical details through a variety of media. Originally launching to fame in the 1990s as part of the Young British Artists, Emin made her early mark for her nonconformist practice, pushing boundaries of what art can be, with iconic works such as My Bed (1998) an emotionally powerful installation of her bed from a depressive phase of her life. This new book by Phaidon is a beautiful tome of her paintings, featuring more than 300 images of her gestural, expressive, figurative paintings from the 1990s through to today. Inspired by such expressive artists as Egon Schiele and Edvard Munch, Emin’s paintings are at once challenging, confrontational, and raw. Made together with the artist, the book includes a fascinating conversation with David Dawson and an essay by Australian writer Jennifer Higgie. —Lucy Rees

5. Historic Biltmore Estate Announces Reopening Date Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

The Biltmore in Asheville, N.C., has announced a reopening date following one month of recovery efforts on the historic 8,000-acre property. While the 175,000-square-foot home—built by George Vanderbilt and first opened on Christmas Eve 1895—suffered no structural damage from Hurricane Helene, the grounds and some of the accompanying buildings suffered significant flooding damage. “For more than 125 years, Biltmore has witnessed the resilience of this community,” the estate said in a statement. “The compassion and resolve of our region have been rising every day from beneath the weight of this storm’s impact. As with our entire region, conditions vary by location across our 8,000-acre property. Biltmore House and our Conservatory, Winery, Gardens and overnight properties received minimal or no damage from the storm. Thanks to the incredible work of so many generous people, recovery is happening all around us.”

The Biltmore announced that it will reopen on November 2, in time “to celebrate the joy of the holiday season together.” “Welcoming guests back to the estate provides critical support to our community, and we hope to welcome you very soon.” The home houses the Vanderbilt family’s original collection, art, furniture, and more, and continues to operate under it’s original owner’s mission of preservation.—Alexandria Sillo