The Artful Life: 6 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week

1. The Maybourne Beverly Hills Presents Exhibition “Beryl Cook Takes Los Angeles”

Just as Frieze Week gets into full swing on the West Coast, The Maybourne Beverly Hills launches the exhibition “Beryl Cook Takes Los Angeles.” Already revered for its commitment to the arts and its exceptional collection of works, the hotel is collaborating with New York-based gallery A Hug From The Art World on this special Beryl Cook retrospective, which brings together over 40 paintings, drawings, and archival materials by the wildly popular British artist, on view through March 31. First mounted in New York in 2022, the show draws from The Beryl Cook Estate to showcase a wide selection of her rowdy canvases jam-packed with plump figures, many of which shed a light on British classism through a lens of irresistible cheekiness.—Jacqueline Terrebonne

2. Issey Miyake Opens a Sleek, Futuristic Paris Flagship

Passerby wandering along rue François 1er, in the emblematic eighth arrondissement of Paris, will get a jolt of high-octane color this month thanks to the new Issey Miyake flagship boutique. Located in the former Europe 1 radio studio, the space has been masterfully designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, featuring bright orange metal walls that evoke a futuristic aesthetic within while the exterior’s historic facade has been perfectly preserved. “The architectural history of 19th-century France blends with orange, the color symbolizing the sun,” states Yoshioka. “The space, characterized by colored aluminum walls created with a refined anodization technique, expresses Issey Miyake’s philosophy for craftsmanship and his energy for the future.”—Lucy Rees

3. A Striking Exhibition by Izumi Kato Inaugurates the new Perrotin Los Angeles Gallery

Joining the influx of international galleries opening in Los Angeles is Perrotin, which maintains flagships in Paris and New York, as well as locations in Dubai, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Tokyo. Located in Mid City and housed in a historic 1930s building, the space boasts 10,000 square feet between the main gallery and the office, which was formerly an old comedy club. Coinciding with Frieze week, the debut exhibition is from Japan-born Izumi Kato, and it marks his debut on the West Coast of the United States. Visitors will find a survey of his recent works, revealing developments in painting, drawing, and sculpture crafted from wood, stone, vinyl, textiles, and more. Highlights include a monumental fabric figure, measuring over 17 feet tall, hanging from the soaring bow truss, as well as a plastic model kit inspired by the artist’s own memories of toy models. “Los Angeles offers an extremely interesting and diverse cultural scene, with a unique network of artists, museums, collectors, and art lovers,” noted Emmanuel Perrotin in a statement. “Here, art is central to the city’s identity, and it is present across various industries.” —L.R.

4. Eerdmans Collaborates with Designer Nick Olsen for a Spirited Design Sale

While Eerdmans, a treasure trove of design in New York’s West Village, always has something delightful on view, the current installation of the contents of a nearby apartment devised by decorator Nick Olsen entitled “Horatio on 10th” is a delightful sight to behold. Olsen’s spirited take on classical decorating pairs perfectly with the Eerdmans aesthetic—unabashed color, animal prints used as neutrals, and decorative details galore. Items on offer include a red velvet Bridgewater sofa, a python telephone table attributed to Karl Springer, and a taxicab yellow lacquered Ming-style console. Although on view through March 23, those looking to claim pieces for themselves will certainly want to stop by or shop the online component as soon as possible knowing the popularity of sales at this unique destination. —J.T.

5. Summer Wheat Launches First Monograph with Rizzoli

An explosion of vibrant color and whimsical shapes fill the pages of Summer Wheat’s first monograph, published by Rizzoli. Named after the Brooklyn-based artist’s monumental stained glass installation Foragers (2020), on view at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, Wheat’s works showcase the female figure in various forms—from hunter to warrior. “Summer Wheat’s Foragers mines—or forages—imagery and techniques from the history of art to create a new retelling of familiar art historical narratives that are inclusive of women’s presence and voice that is often missing from the male-constructed art historical cannon,” says Todd A. Herman, President and CEO of The Mint Museum. The book showcases the full breadth of Wheat’s practice from painting to sculpture and large-scale installation, detailing her unique aesthetic drawn from her exposure to historical Native American weavings to the pop cultural images by Lisa Frank she viewed growing up in Oklahoma. Spanning almost two decades of her practice, the monograph also incorporates conversations with art luminaries Jennifer Sudul Edwards, Anne Ellegood, Jennifer Krasinski, and Diedrick Brackens.—Stefanie Li

6. Billy Cotton Debuts Curated Manhattan Apartments and new Design Collection with West Elm

As one of the art world’s most eagerly sought after designers, Billy Cotton has conceived thoughtfully layered spaces for equally complex talents like Cindy Sherman and Lisa Yuskavage. Now, he’s turned his discerning eye towards two model apartments at The Treadwell, a striking Upper East Side tower by INC Architecture & Design. “The vision for these homes was to create spaces that are natural, simple, and elegant,” says Cotton of the interiors that boast vintage furnishings sourced from the Paris Flea Market and Marché aux Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen as well as artworks by Paul Lee, Rosie Keyser, Jack Pierson, and Kerry Schuss from his personal collection. “I wanted to create a design that felt sophisticated and welcoming, while playing homage to our setting.”

The units’ reveal come just as Cotton is presenting a new 25-piece collection with West Elm. “It was really born out of this desire to create essentials,” he says of the array of seating, tables, lighting, rugs, and accessories, all in white. “I wanted to think about the must-haves and all the essential things we need, and how to make them beautiful and malleable to any space. I wanted them to work for many different aesthetics and age groups—I wanted them to be special and a worthy investment. That was both the challenge and the exciting part of this.” — Jill Sieracki