An installation view of Lina Iris Viktor "Mythic Time / Tens of Thousands of Rememberings" at Sir John Soane's Museum.
Photo: Gareth Gardener
The Artful Life: 6 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week
From Cartier’s bright and summery homeware launches to Lina Iris Viktor’s dazzling new work in London
Cartier's character coasters. Photo: Courtesy of Cartier
1. Cartier Launches Summery Additions to Art of Living Collection
Cartier gives its Art of Living collection a South of France vibe with new home launches in vibrant shades of soft green, lemon yellow, and orange red. Complete with the maison’s icons such as the bellboy, toucan, crocodile, and palm tree, these additions include tableware, towels, keychains, and even paddle rackets. Distinguished by a chic yet sporty stripe, each object makes for the perfect answer for a summer host gift or a dazzling option for elevating any beach picnic. —Jacqueline Terrebonne
2. John Hardy and Wölffer Estate Partner for Limited Edition Capsule Jewelry Line
In time for its tenth anniversary, Wölffer Estate’s Summer in a Bottle is expanding beyond rosé to now include Sauvignon Blanc. But the news doesn’t end there: The Hamptons vineyard is also teaming up with jewelry house John Hardy for a limited edition collection inspired by its iconic flower-laden bottles. The Summer Edit by Wölffer Estate x John Hardy includes a selection of seven bracelets and necklaces from existing lines reimagined in a pink and orange color palette. Featuring luxe materials such as 14K rose gold, Tiger’s Eye, Howlite, and pink freshwater pearls, the line also benefits the Parrish Art Museum. “I’ve loved and lived in the Hamptons for most of my life and have watched with incredible admiration Wölffer Estate build what is arguably one of the most successful brands on the east end,” says Creative Chairman of John Hardy, Reed Krakoff. “Through passion and vision, the Wölffer team has built Summer in a Bottle Rosé into a Hampton’s lifestyle and we’re proud to help celebrate this ten-year milestone—all while helping to raise funds for the Parrish Art Museum.” —Geoffrey Montes
An installation view of Lina Iris Viktor "Mythic Time / Tens of Thousands of Rememberings" at Sir John Soane's Museum. Photo: Gareth Gardener
3. Lina Iris Viktor Presents Dazzling Work at Sir John Soane’s Museum in London
Marking her first U.K. museum exhibition, artist Lina Iris Viktor is presenting a series of paintings and totemic sculptures throughout Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, forming a fascinating dialogue between old and new. Titled “Mythic Time / Tens of Thousands of Rememberings,” the show is a response to the history of the renowned British architect Soane’s extraordinary and eclectic collection, which includes antiquities, furniture, sculptures, and architectural models and drawings. Iris Viktor’s work—which spans sculpture, painting, photography and gilding—similarly draws on different cultures and periods, from ancient Egypt to indigenous Australian art. “In responding to Sir John Soane’s singular vision of artworks and objects collected, I contemplated on the cyclical nature of time, and in many instances, how such a collection transcends time,” says the artist. Highlights of the show include three large works from her Constellations series, including one made especially for the exhibition, displayed around a six-and-a-half-foot bronze sculpture in the Foyle Space. The Liberian-British talent also created a number of works for the crypt that explore themes of mortality and the artist’s own interpretation of Blackness. “The notion of the mythos of time is evident in the materiality of the work. It is this tension that I wished to explore, along with paying homage to the African modernist architectural traditions and the parallel histories of West African goldsmiths, woodworkers, and craftsmen and women.” —Lucy Rees
Stock Studio offers interior designer Stephan Jones’ distinct array of vintage furnishings. Photo: Gintare Bandinskaite
Stephan Jones’ distinct array of vintage furnishings includes a glorious oak colonnade center table inspired by the royal salt works. Photo: Gintare Bandinskaite
4. Interior Designer Stephan Jones Opens Curated Atelier in West Hollywood
It’s not just the art scene that’s booming in Los Angeles—highly curated design galleries are steadily popping up all over town, introducing thoughtful collections of furniture and decorative objects. Opening July 12 on West Hollywood’s Santa Monica Boulevard, Stock Studio showcases designer Stephan Jones’s distinct eye for vintage furnishings, particularly items from Northern France and Belgium, such as a glorious oak colonnade center table inspired by the royal salt works in Arc-et-Senans, France. Visitors will also discover works by up-and-coming artists and designers, including Lukas Weyandt and Lee Kawasaki (and, on special occasions, homemade cookies by Jones’ husband and Stock special projects manager, Arthur Redman). “In Los Angeles, there is a freedom to be who you are and put it on display,” says Jones. “Our goal with Stock is to inspire, excite, and spark imagination.” —Jill Sieracki
Afternoon tea at Rosewood Munich by Executive Pastry Chef Shinas Shahida. Photo: Courtesy Rosewood Munich
5. Rosewood Munich Introduces Viktor&Rolf–Inspired Tea Service
Following the hotel brand’s 2023 inaugural opening in Germany, Rosewood Munich has launched a one-of-a-kind tea service channeling avant-garde legends. Coinciding with Kunsthalle München’s current exhibition “Viktor&Rolf,” an unprecedented retrospective dedicated to the Dutch fashion artists, this stylish afternoon delight is spearheaded by the property’s pastry chef Shinas Shahida, who has created a bespoke offering of patisserie inspired by the showcase itself. Offered Thursday through Sunday, guests will enjoy the perfect combination of sweet and savory bites ranges from Austrian lamb pralines to pear and chocolate cubes. For those seeking to only satisfy their sweet tooth, a sculptural chocolate experience served alongside champagne is the perfect opportunity to savor this five-star experience. Offered until the end of the exhibition in October, diners will also enjoy discounted admission to the retrospective. —Shelby Black
A standout piece from the collection is a circular leather trunk that carries gouaches and watercolors from Maison Sennelier. Photo: Courtesy of Dior
6. Dior Debuts Capsule Collection with Stone Island
Dior’s latest collaboration with Stone Island pairs the beauty of haute couture with the meticulousness of military-inspired functionality. “Here, in the coming together of contrasting traditions, there’s a new kind of clothing alchemy,” says Dior Men’s Artistic Director, Kim Jones. The central theme of the capsule collection, “alchemy of color,” is shown through silks in a spectrum of hues, with outerwear and knitwear employing a new technique of garment-dyed embroidery. Dior’s signature double pleat tailoring motif pairs with Stone Island’s Dutch Rope system to create pieces that will prepare one for ultimate adventure. A standout piece from the collection is a circular leather trunk that carries gouaches and watercolors from Maison Sennelier. —Stefanie Li
Cover: An installation view of Lina Iris Viktor "Mythic Time / Tens of Thousands of Rememberings" at Sir John Soane's Museum.
Photo: Gareth Gardener
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