Lorena Vieyra’s Omet has opened a permanent gallery in Austin, Texas.
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New Austin Gallery Omet Showcases the Best in Contemporary Mexican Design
What started as a buzzy online platform highlighting collectible treasures has bloomed into a permanent space
What started as an online platform showcasing collectible Mexican design has bloomed into a permanent gallery in Austin, Texas. Open by appointment, Omet packs 2,500 square feet with statement-making furnishings and objects. “I think it’s important to have a physical space where people can see, feel, and experience the pieces,” says Lorena Vieyra, the Mexico City–based architect and founder. Vieyra works directly with top artisans, among them furniture designer Simon Hamui and ceramist Lili Cortina, who all share a passion for storytelling through traditional techniques and time-honored materials.
Below, take a look inside the space.
Omet in Austin. Photo: omet austin
The Greca Chair and Metatl Chair by Pedro Reyes. Photo: omet austin
Zyana Candlesticks by Lili Cortina. Photo: omet austin
This set of six tables from Caterina Moretti. Photo: omet austin
A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2023 Winter Issue under the headline “Latin Flair.” Subscribe to the magazine.
Cover: Lorena Vieyra’s Omet has opened a permanent gallery in Austin, Texas.
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