RIMOWA × Tiffany & Co. Collaboration.
Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
The Artful Life: 7 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week
From Rimowa’s dazzling collaboration with Tiffany & Co. to the final auction of Ann and Gordon Getty’s blockbuster collection
A Chanel costume created for the 2023/2024 dance season at the Opéra Garnier in Paris. Photo: CHANEL
1. Chanel Creates Costumes for the Opening of the Paris Opera’s Dance Season
The theme of masculine-feminine runs through both the collections of Chanel as well as the work of choreographer Nicholas Paul. On September 21, their artistic visions came together for the performance of his ballet, Singularités plurielles, at the opening gala of the Paris Opera’s 2023-24 dance season. Designed by creative director Virginie Viard, two costumes worn by each of the three principal dancers found inspiration in past collections of the house. Bodysuits in varying shades of pink, with large black bows and pantsuits in slight variations of black-and-white tweed, not only clothed the performers but became an integral element of the choreography as well, with the movements including them changing from one outfit to another. This landmark performance signifies both Chanel’s long-standing support of the Paris Opera as well as historic ties to the world of dance that extend back over 100 years to Gabrielle “CoCo” Chanel herself. —Jacqueline Terrebonne
“The Lonely Hunter” by Christopher Machinot is on view at Culture Object. Photo: Culture Object
2. Ceramic Artist Christopher Maschinot Presents New Series at Culture Object
An alluring exhibition of sensual ceramics has just arrived at Culture Object, the buzzy midtown gallery founded by contemporary art dealer Damon Crain. On view through October 28, “The Lonely Hunter” marks artist Christopher Maschinot’s first solo show with the art and design space, which has spotlighted his imaginative lighting creations and vessels in prior group presentations. In the current show, Brooklyn-based Maschinot is unveiling a bold new series that explores themes of mythology and desire, specifically the dichotomy of the hunter and hunted, through softly sculpted forms sheathed in tactile, often metallic glazes. Some of the provocative objects even engage the sense of smell—with the phallus-inspired censer puffing out aromatic incense during last week’s opening party. —Geoffrey Montes
Interior of Wheatland, Ann Getty's childhood home in Sacramento, California. Photo: CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LIMITED 2023
Interior of Wheatland, Ann Getty's childhood home in Sacramento, California. Photo: CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LIMITED 2023
3. The Final Sale of Ann and Gordon Getty’s Collection Comes Up at Christie’s
The multi-part dispersement of the vast collection of Ann and Gordon Getty is coming to its conclusion with the October sale of pieces from Wheatland, Ann Getty’s childhood home near Sacramento, California. The third installment following the blockbuster auctions of furniture, textiles, tableware, and art from the couple’s primary residence in San Francisco, and Temple of Wings, their Greco-Roman retreat in Berkeley Hills, this two-part live and online event brings to market even more remarkable selections including artworks by Balthasar van der Ast and Jacques-Émile Blanche, stunning examples of George III furniture, and an array of porcelain, silverware, and tapestries. “What’s extraordinary for us right now is looking at these things, not in the context of the house,” Jonathan Rendell, Deputy Chairman at Christie’s, told Galerie of the initial installment of the Getty collection. “We’ve taken it all apart, we’ve spent a lot of time looking at the things as things and they are gobsmackingly amazing.” Ann Getty transformed Wheatland, a walnut farm, into a grand English country estate with the bucolic gardens outside echoed in the Dutch Old Master still lifes displayed inside. Close to 300 lots will be auctioned in live sales on October 18 and 19 while an additional 300 pieces of furniture, tableware, art, rugs, and other antiques will be available online October 6 through 20.—Jill Sieracki
Bryan O'Sullivan Studio Davies table and Schurmann lamp on view inside the designer's now showroom in Mayfair, London. Photo: MIlo Hutchings
Bryan O'Sullivan Studio's Boydell credenza and Shield sconce on view inside the designer's new showroom in Mayfair, London. Photo: MIlo Hutchings
4. Designer Bryan O’Sullivan Debuts First Furniture Collection in London
Designer Bryan O’Sullivan is revered for the artfully composed residential interiors he conceives, as well as the creative restaurants and bars he’s composed at London hotspots Claridge’s, The Connaught, and The Maybourne Riviera. This month, he opened the doors to a gallery space all his own in Mayfair, where pieces from his first furniture collection are on display. “So much heart and soul has gone into designing and producing our first collection,” O’Sullivan said in a statement. “We wanted to pay homage to the makers, artists, clients, our team and family who have had their hand in the individual pieces or have supported the studio over the past ten years.” Visitors to the Brook Street location will discover the studio’s playfully posh furnishings, made with a variety of sumptuous materials such as burl wood, Irish crystal, onyx, bouclé wool, jacquard, brocade, and leather. The limited-edition Spring chair, for instance, supports a voluptuous barrel seat inside a twisty frame of hammered steel, while the Barbican light fixture strings together a collection of candy-like orbs. Other standouts include the Pond table, a watery resin top on a web of stout nickel-plated legs, and the full-length Jellyfish mirror. —J.S.
RIMOWA × Tiffany & Co. Collaboration. Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
RIMOWA × Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Case. Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
5. Rimowa Unveils Dazzling Collaboration with Tiffany & Co.
Crafting the perfect travel accessories for the discerning jet-setter for 125 years, Rimowa has taken its luggage to new heights with the unveiling of its latest collaboration with Tiffany & Co. The collection of one-of-a-kind pieces includes a new Rimowa x Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Case, Rock Cut Cabin suitcase, and Jewelry Personal. Tiffany & Co. has brought a new spin to Rimowa’s signature aluminum suitcase with a “Rock Cut” design that mimics the intricate facets of a diamond, with splashes of Tiffany Blue incorporated throughout the collection. —Stefanie Li
Francois Halard 3: New Vision. Photo: Courtesy Rizzoli
One of the sumptuous spaces featured in Francois Halard's new book. Photo: Courtesy of Rizzoli
6. François Halard’s New Book Features Rare Images of Cy Twombly, Isamu Noguchi, and Luis Barragan’s Private Spaces
For the past four decades, François Halard has been capturing the intimate spaces of some of the world’s most remarkable interiors. This month, the acclaimed photographer is releasing his latest title “New Vision,” (Rizzoli) which is the final of his three-volume magnum opus. Inside, readers will discover some of Halard’s most personal and intimate images, documenting the private homes of creative luminaries around the world. Arranged almost as a personal diary, there are images of film director Michelangelo Antonioni’s and actress Monica Vitti’s hideaway in Sardinia to painter Cy Twombly’s family retreat on the Italian coast and Isamu Noguchi’s private studio in Japan. The large, matte pages feature a dazzling mix of interior portraiture and art objects and collectibles, resulting in a celebration of creativity in all forms. —Lucy Rees
Installation view of "Pierre Soulages: From Midnight to Twilight." Photo: Courtesy of the artist and gallery
Installation view of "Pierre Soulages: From Midnight to Twilight." Photo: Courtesy of the artist and gallery
7. Pierre Soulages’s Moody Masterpieces Go On View at Lévy Gorvy Dayan
Arguably one of the most Instagram-worthy galleries among New York City’s ample inventory, Lévy Gorvy Dayan’s location on the Upper East Side recently opened its latest exhibition, which pays homage to a true French icon. Titled “Pierre Soulages: From Midnight to Twilight,” this major retrospective features a selection of works spanning nearly seven decades of the legendary artist’s career and were drawn from major collections including the Art Institute of Chicago and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Known for his mastery in experimenting with light on all black canvases, a number of those famous works are displayed on the first floor, while a selection of works-on-paper take over the second level. The exhibition is on view through November 4. —Shelby Black
Cover: RIMOWA × Tiffany & Co. Collaboration.
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