Galerie Editor in Chief, Jacqueline Terrebonne, Debuts the Emerging Artists Issue

This special winter edition is filled with the latest group of breakthrough talents as well as stunning homes of interior designers and collectors from New York to London

Modern house with colorful accents, elevated terrace, and a rectangular pool surrounded by trees and green lawn.
Marcel Breuer’s 1951 Stillman House, now one of two Litchfield, Connecticut, properties owned by Ed Tang and John Auerbach. Photo: Tim Lenz

Renowned psychologist Abraham Maslow once wrote, “A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.” That quote rings true throughout our Emerging Artists issue, as we spoke to painters, sculptors, and designers who all expressed their burning need to create. Via Zoom, the legendary Philippe Starck explained how he focuses on one big project every day and had even been up since five that morning working. “To do that, you need to be a little cuckoo,” he admits. But with that craziness comes genius, as we learn with his reimagining of Dior’s Medallion chair.

Two women smiling in a stylish outdoor courtyard with elegant arches and evening gathering in the background.
With Galerie’s founder and editorial director, Lisa Fayne Cohen, outside Dior’s presentation during Salone del Mobile in Milan. Photo: James S. Cohen

That same intense drive can be found in all 17 of the talents that are a part of this year’s Emerging Artists list. Selected by our jury of notables from the worlds of art and design, each rising star is on the cusp of breakaway fame. “Whatever I need to paint right now is the most urgent thing for me,” says Nathanaëlle Herbelin, whose intimate portraits reveal secret moments filled with deep emotion.

Vibrant abstract painting of a tiger with bold red, blue, and white stripes against a red and orange background.
Kour Pour’s Coy Tiger (Maroon & Gold) (2022). Photo: Courtesy of the artist

But they aren’t the only ones with a burning need—collectors should be included in that observation too, as seen in our cover story. A self-confessed addict when it comes to buying art, Brian McCarthy simply can’t stop layering works in the sophisticated New York apartment he shares with his partner, Daniel Sager. Candace and Charles Nelson have caught the same bug as they continue to add on to their Los Angeles home, even constructing more walls for their ever-growing collection. And in Litchfield, Connecticut, Ed Tang and John Auerbach’s dedication to fostering talent runs so deep that they’ve transformed one of their two neighboring country homes into an artist’s residency. 

Modern house with flat roof, large windows, colorful accents, surrounded by trees, and a swimming pool in the foreground.
Marcel Breuer’s 1951 Stillman House, now one of two Litchfield, Connecticut, properties owned by Ed Tang and John Auerbach. Photo: Tim Lenz
Modern metallic chair with a sleek, reflective design and contoured lines.
Miss Dior chair by Philippe Starck. Photo: Courtesy of Dior

At Galerie, we share their deep commitment to art and supporting makers. That’s why we’ve partnered with Art for Change to celebrate this year’s group of Emerging Artists with a series of limited-edition artworks. Visit galeriemagazine.com/artforchange and discover how you too can feed your artistic passions.

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2022/2023 Winter Issue. Subscribe to the magazine.