Limited Edition work of art by Daniel Arsham for Moët & Chandon.
Photo: MOËT & CHANDON
The Artful Life: 6 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week
From Moët & Chandon’s new collaboration with artist Daniel Arsham to Prada Home’s installation at Artemest in New York
Limited Edition work of art by Daniel Arsham for Moët & Chandon. Photo: MOËT & CHANDON
1. Moët & Chandon Unveils Collaboration with Artist Daniel Arsham
Launched in celebration of Moët & Chandon’s 280th anniversary, Collection Impériale Création No. 1 was crafted by chef du cave Benoît Gouez as a way to honor founder Claude Moët’s original vision from 1743. Marking the occasion is a special collaboration with artist Daniel Arsham, who has conceived a striking relief work inspired by a stained-glass panel installed at the company’s cellars in Epernay, France. “Gouez’s work in selecting, aging, and blending vintages is similar to my own work,” says Arsham. “Such that this project represents to me a true and organic collaboration with Moët & Chandon’s Cellar Master.” In addition to the initial sculpture, the artist is also producing 85 limited-edition works as part of the project, designed to be coveted collectible chests. —Geoffrey Montes
Installation view of works by Thierry Lemaire at the Invisible Collection townhouse in New York. Photo: Rodrigo Rize
2. Thierry Lemaire’s First U.S. Solo Show Opens at the Invisible Collection New York
For his first solo show in the U.S., celebrated French designer Thierry Lemaire has installed 17 exceptional pieces, ranging from furniture to lighting, within the Invisible Collection‘s Upper East Side gallery. Situated across the townhouse’s two floors are exceptional works made using noble materials, such as oak, marble, and bronze. “Our creed since day one has been to create furniture and lighting fixtures that are completely timeless and worthy of our French culture,” says Lemaire, who was one of the first ten artists to join Invisible Collection’s roster when it debuted in 2016. On view through June 30, the exhibition includes striking works, such as the Yaba cocktail table, a puzzle-like pairing of patinated bronze forms, and the Niko sofa, a quadrant of plump curved pillows situated on a gleaming base of polished brass, copper, or aluminum. “Thierry and I grew up together; we collectively had a passion for the decorative arts,” says Invisible Collection cofounder Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays, one of Galerie‘s Creative Minds. “We are thrilled to host Thierry for his debut solo show in the United States; it will be a true display of his signature, timeless French style.” —Jill Sieracki
3. Prada Home Animates Artemest’s Refreshed New York Gallery
The West Chelsea gallery occupied by Artemest, the artfully curated online portal of Italian design, kicked off NYCxDesign with a fresh installation of pieces by Prada Home. Taking its cues from the fashion label, the selection of tableware, decorative objets, and lifestyle items boast streamlined silhouettes with punctuating geometric patterns or sartorial shades of garnet, smoke, and celadon green. The display—a selection of which is presented on a custom cabinet by wood artist Giuseppe Rivadossi—highlights the space’s newly refreshed interior, which is now outfitted with Paolo Castelli seating, a Giosuè Giaquinto travertine dining table, black marble cocktail table by Zanaboni, and Giopagani armchairs upholstered in a Rubelli fabric. Visitors must also explore the enchanting outdoor space which is set with furniture by Dante Negro, DMG Fiesole, and Forma & Cemento; Sahrai rugs; and striking lanterns from Jwana Hamdan and Contardi Lighting. —J.S.
Lantern opens in Detroit's Little Village as Hub for the Arts. Photo: Jason Keen/Courtesy of Library Street Collective
4. Architecture Firm OMA Debuts First Project in Detroit
Detroit’s Little Village is in full bloom. The neighborhood-wide initiative by Library Street Collective founders Anthony and JJ Curis is in the midst of inaugurating a new sculpture garden, a chapel-turned-gallery, and now, the first project designed by lauded architecture firm OMA, which was founded by Pritzker Prize winner Rem Koolhaas. Dubbed Lantern, the 22,300-square-foot arts hub takes over a dilapidated commercial bakery building and adjacent warehouse, turning the complex into office space for a pair of local nonprofits (Progressive Arts Studio Collective and Signal-Return), artist studios, a gallery, and retail tenants. Led by OMA Partner Jason Long, the adaptive reuse development cleverly takes advantage of numerous perceived obstacles, such as using a missing roof as an opportunity to create a courtyard and keeping an enormous concrete wall while piercing it with 1,353 holes filled with cylindrical glass blocks to create a dazzling, lantern-style effect. —G.M.
A 12-foot-tall White Rabbit at the Leon Levy Visitor Center by Mosaïcultures Internationales de Montréal. Photo: Marlon Co, courtesy of NYBG
5. New York Botanical Garden Transforms into Wonderland for Latest Exhibition
When visiting the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) this summer, be prepared to feel like you’ve stumbled down a rabbit hole. Running through October 27, “Wonderland: Curious Nature” marks a garden-wide exhibition featuring towering artworks and show-stopping flower shows all inspired by one of our favorite storybooks. After being greeted at the entrance by the show-stopping 12-foot White Rabbit installation by Canadian studio Mosaïcultures Internationales de Montréal, guests can enjoy 100 geometric topiaries on the Conservatory Lawn before taking in bountiful flower gardens inside Haupt Conservatory. Throughout the garden’s 250-acre property, an array of contemporary immersive artworks made by the likes of Alyson Shotz and Yoko Ono will dazzle guests. Finally, it wouldn’t be a visit to Wonderland without a tea party, and visitors have the opportunity to bring their fantasy to life with individual pots of tea, delectable savory hors d’oeuvres, tea sandwiches, and an array of sweets by reservation only on Thursdays at the Hudson Garden Grill. —Shelby Black
French artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet inside one of his dazzling art creations for Van Cleef & Arpels.
6. Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils Dazzling Floral Display Along Fifth Avenue
For the month of May, New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue has received a whimsical spring makeover thanks to an immersive floral installation presented by storied jewelry maison Van Cleef & Arpels in partnership with the Fifth Avenue Association. The floral displays are the mastermind of French artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet who has created fourteen colorful sculptures that recall the joyful sketches pages of his notebook, complemented by live flowers. More than just a feast for the eyes, the works encourage visitors to physically engage—walking through the arches, resting for a moment on the benches or seeking shade from the bright sun beneath the vibrant pergolas. Returning to New York for the third time, this year’s sculptures are enhanced with special auditory elements, an immersive sound experience, oscillating swings, and they can even be viewed at night. Don’t miss this floral wonderful on view from 50th-59th streets until the end of the month. —Lucy Rees
Cover: Limited Edition work of art by Daniel Arsham for Moët & Chandon.
Photo: MOËT & CHANDON
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