Find Out Where Art World Luminaries Are Traveling This Summer
From Sicily to Memphis, here's where outstanding talents such as Lucrezia Buccellati and Tina Kim are headed for inspiration
Lucrezia Buccellati | Sicily, Italy
“I first visited Sicily as a little girl, and now I have the joy of bringing my kids along to discover this incredible region,” says the vice president of client relationships, Buccellati North America. “We’ll start inland, exploring my favorite hilltop town of Taormina, and then set off by boat to navigate through the Aeolian Islands. What I love about Sicily is its deep-rooted traditions like the sound of tarantella in the streets or the scent of panelle, arancini, and cannoli. The region moves at a completely different pace, as though you’re stepping back in time. There is a unique, eclectic mix of architecture, with everything from ancient Greek temples, Arab-Norman buildings, and the Baroque masterpieces in Noto. Some of my favorite dishes are gamberi rossi from Mazara del Vallo and pasta al limone, simple yet full of flavor. By boat we will go to Stromboli and Vulcano, where not only is the sea stunning but there are also exhilarating hikes to the top of active volcanoes. I can’t wait to create new memories.”
Stockholm | Destinee Ross-Sutton
“After my annual trip to Stockholm for Market, Scandinavia’s most important art fair, in mid-May, I will head to Paris, London, and Art Basel in Switzerland before returning to Stockholm right in time for Midsummer on June 20,” says the curator, adviser, and gallerist. “This beloved Swedish tradition celebrates the longest day of the year, when the sky never darkens. The light and the endless days are just magical. I love to collect Scandinavian design from the 1920s through ’80s, as it pairs so well with contemporary art. I’m excited to add design and decorative art from the region to my inventory soon. I will make sure to check out Jackson Design, Modernity, Stockholm Modern, the artist-run group Misschiefs, and CFHill gallery’s summer exhibition. I love staying at Hotel Diplomat, which is on the water as well as in walking distance from the Royal Djurgården and the great riverside restaurant Strandbryggan.”
Rome | Giorgio Spanu
“My wife, Nancy Olnick, and I go to Rome at least three times a year—sometimes even more,” says the cofounder of Magazzino Italian Art. “We feel at home there because nothing ever changes. That is why it is known as the Eternal City. Even the ancient Romans firmly believed it was destined to last forever. It is a treasure chest of art dotted with parks and gardens filled with lush vegetation and embellished with archaeological remains, sculptures, lakes, fountains, and splendid villas. We love walking around without a destination in mind—that sparks the best inspiration. We have an apartment in Piazza di San Pantaleo, close to the Pantheon, and we like to spend time near Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori. We enjoy going to see the Caravaggios at the San Luigi dei Francesi church, and we always stop by Sant’Eustachio il Caffè for an espresso. We like to end the day with dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, La Pollarola or Da Cesare al Pellegrino.”
Provence, France | Tina Kim
“As soon as Art Basel winds down, I’m hopping on a train to Provence for the opening weekend of Ha Chong-Hyun’s solo exhibition at Château La Coste, on view from June 22 to September 1,” says the founder of Tina Kim Gallery. “I’ve visited Château La Coste several times since it opened, in 2011, and have loved seeing Paddy McKillen’s vision for the estate unfold, seamlessly blending art, architecture, design, and gastronomy. A leading figure in Dansaekhwa—the postwar Korean monochrome painting movement—Ha Chong-Hyun has spent over 50 years developing his signature ‘Conjunction’ series. I’m excited to see how the colors of his recent works will interact with the remarkable landscape. I’ll be staying on-site at Villa La Coste. Each villa features a secluded terrace and pool with breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. I’m looking forward to also visiting the Cézanne retrospective at Musée Granet, the Luma Foundation, and a preview of the photography festival in Arles. I’m especially excited to take my clients on a tour of Lee Ufan Arles, a private museum and foundation housed in a beautifully restored 17th-century mansion reimagined by Tadao Ando. It’s incredibly meaningful to be celebrating not just one, but two Korean artists in Provence this summer—a testament to the extraordinary rise of Korean art on the international scene.”
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Memphis, Tennessee | Calida Rawles
“Most of the summer, I’ll be preparing for my first solo show at Lehmann Maupin in London in September,” says the artist. “Then, as soon as the artworks are picked up, I’m heading to Memphis. I first visited for my show at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, and I had such a wonderful time that I knew I had to come back with my family. I want my children to experience some of the deep American history found at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and even The Cotton Museum, so they can understand how one crop shaped the world and our people. I can’t wait for us to stroll down Beale Street, savor the incredible food, and soak up the famous Southern hospitality. More than ever, I believe in the importance of exploring our own country, having real conversations with one another, and resisting the pull of divisive narratives about who we are as a nation.”
A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2025 Summer Issue under the headline “Global Network.” Subscribe to the magazine.