Sabyasachi debuts a dazzling pop-up at Bergdorf Goodman.
Photo: Judy Pak
The Artful Life: 6 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week
From Sabyasachi’s dazzling pop-up at Bergdorf Goodman to a monumental exhibition in Philadelphia exploring the rise of Black figuration
Interior of The Wilde private members club in Milan, designed by Fabrizio Casiraghi. Photo: Giulio Ghirardi
Interior of The Wilde private members club in Milan, designed by Fabrizio Casiraghi. Photo: Giulio Ghirardi
1. Fabrizio Casiraghi Crafts Exquisite Interiors for New Private Members Club The Wilde in Milan
Famed Italian designer Fabrizio Casiraghi is known for the quiet luxury spaces he conjures, orchestrating intoxicating rooms that capture attention with a harmonious blend of tranquil sophistication and cinematic flair. His renovation of dining landmark Drouant in Paris was a masterful execution of paying homage to the past while ferrying a living legend decidedly into the future, while the warm, welcoming atmosphere he imposed at the Grand Hotel Bellevue in London’s posh Paddington neighborhood is sure to make the boutique hideaway a must-visit. Now, his newest hospitality project has opened its doors—The Wilde, a “next-generation” private members club in Milan features clean, tailored rooms with a heady note of la dolce vita. Here, Casiraghi implemented a tantalizing mix of materials, from pink lacquered wood to classic travertine, fabrics by Jim Thompson and Arjumand’s World, and walnut furniture coupled with an assortment of artworks by Diane dal Pra, Danh Vo, Vojtěch Kovařík, Nikolai von Bismarck and Adrian Paci, curated by Art Bureau. Located within a 1954 modernist villa once the family home of Santo Versace, on Via dei Giardini 16, the club offers three dining venues, co-working spaces, rooftop, garden, and a cigar lounge as well as a robust schedule of cultural events, gallery nights, live music, and more. The location is sure to lure an audience as eclectic and exciting as the ambience within.—Jill Sieracki
Loewe Holiday Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Loewe
2. Loewe Launches Whimsical Holiday Collaboration with Japanese Ceramic Duo Suna Fujita
Master of artistic collaborations, Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson has teamed up for the second time with Kyoto-based ceramist duo Suna Fujita to launch a dazzling new holiday collection. Featuring a new series of original illustrations, the pieces by the Spanish house and Japanese studio depict playful creatures from the ocean, meadows, and outer space on a selection of iconic bags, ready-to-wear, and accessories. Along with the whimsical illustrated creatures, the collection includes exciting new knit and metallic materials. The limited-edition collection will be available in stores and online from November 14. Echoing the whimsical spirit of the pieces, the brand’s global holiday campaign will feature mesmerizing, art-filled holiday facades and a handcrafted, mechanical puppet film. —Lucy Rees
She was learning to love moments, to love moments for themselves (2017), by Amy Sherald. Photo: Courtesy of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Kind of Blue (2020), by Claudette Johnson. Photo: Andy Keate. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London.
3. Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents “The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure”
Coming to the Philadelphia Museum of Art from the National Portrait Gallery in London, “The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure” exhibition features the work of 28 Black and African diasporic contemporary artists who celebrate the nuance and richness of Black contemporary life through paintings, drawings, and sculpture. The exhibition, which is titled after an essay by American writer and social rights activists James Baldwin, features more than 60 works based on three themes: Double Consciousness, Past and Presence, and Our Aliveness. Together, the exhibition “highlights a sense of urgency around contemporary artistic expression, while acting as a reminder that Black artists exist within an always-evolving artistic lineage.” For the U.S. edition, artists Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Kudzanai-Violet Hwami, Roberto Lugo, Danielle McKinney, and others join the roster of creatives including Michael Armitage, Claudette Johnson, Kerry James Marshall, and more with work on view. The exhibition will run through February 9.—Alexandria Sillo
Sabyasachi Debuts a Dazzling Pop-up at Bergdorf Goodman. Photo: Judy Pak
4. Indian Couturier Sabyasachi Debuts a Dazzling Pop-up at Bergdorf Goodman
Craving an extravagant adventure? Look no further than the temporary, one-of-a-kind shop renowned India-based luxury brand Sabyasachi has opened at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. Open through February 3, the rich space transports visitors to the rare, opulent world of Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the brand’s founder who is a master of craftsmanship when it comes to both haute couture and jewelry. The stunning assortments on display include ready-to-wear, jewelry, and leather goods—all rich with his signature attention to extraordinary detailing. “The world of Sabyasachi is immersive and distinct, offering a rare glimpse into the creative mind of a true original,” said Linda Fargo, Director of Women’s Fashion and Store Presentation. “We share a bond that is rooted in a passion for opulent sophistication and unparalleled craftsmanship.” And that passion will certainly be wonderfully apparent to anyone who visits the sumptuous space. –Jacqueline Terrebonne
Ariso sauna by KLAFS, available through Kohler. Photo: Courtesy of Kohler
5. Kohler Brings Luxury German Saunas to the U.S.
Legacy brand Kohler has far exceeded the boundaries of its inception and mainstream affiliation with stunning products for the kitchen and bath. It’s Wisconsin home base has become a destination resort filled with award-winning golf, rejuvenating spas, and exceptional art. Now, the brand has added another pillar with the acquisition of German brand KLAFS, a maker of gorgeous saunas and steam products for the home and exceptional resorts like the Euphoria spa in Greece. Amongst its offerings is a sleek S11 sauna conceived by Studio F. A. Porsche, whose founder conceived the iconic Porsche 911 sportscar. Now available in the U.S., KLAFS has introduced the Valora and Ariso saunas to its wellness offerings. Available in three sizes, the Valora boast a sleek silhouette with full-length windows, satin exterior finish, and a diverse range of heat and humidity, while the Ariso features a more Scandinavian design of earthy, natural materials coupled with advanced technology. “KLAFS is an international market leader that shares our passion for innovation, design, and relentless pursuit of providing exceptional wellness products, services, and experiences,” says Bonnie Choruby, President of Kohler Luxury & Wellness Brands Group. “These new top-of-line saunas are wellness solutions that can enhance the level of self-care enjoyed at home and in wellness destinations.”—J.S.
"Young-Jae Lee: Forms from the Earth." Photo: Lance Brewer courtesy of David Nolan Gallery
6. David Nolan Gallery Welcomes Young-Jae Lee Back for Exhibition Exploring Space, Motion, and Time Through Pottery
For the first time since 2004, David Nolan Gallery is exhibiting the work of Korean master potter Young-Jae Lee. The artist’s work is a reflection of her Eastern upbringing and Western skillset, as she was raised in a traditional Confucian and Buddhist family and began her ceramics journey in Seoul before emigrating to Germany. She eventually opened her own workshop near Heidelberg, and later took over as director of Keramische Werkstatt Margaretenhöhe in Essen, where she rekindled the Bauhaus legacy of classic, accessible design while adding a touch of the elegant and function forms of her native Korea. “Lee humbly refers to herself as a ‘potter’, though her vessels easily stand alongside other works of art in terms of their radiance, complexity, and sublimity,” says David Nolan. “They are highly aesthetic works of art that need no embellishment—they are profound in their simplicity.” Her aesthetically wondrous work has philosophical ties to the concept of space, motion, and time; the act of creating ceramics involves countless revolutions around a point representing passage of time, the shape is reliant on the hands of the potter, and the final creation inhabits a space of its own. The exhibition, “Young-Jae Lee: Forms from the Earth,” is on view through December.—A.S.
Cover: Sabyasachi debuts a dazzling pop-up at Bergdorf Goodman.
Photo: Judy Pak
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