Maison Jaune Studio.
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10 Standout Moments from NOMAD St. Moritz 2025
The nomadic fair took place in the glitzy Alpine location from February 20-23, with 40 galleries presenting an eclectic mix of modern and contemporary art, collectible design, decorative arts, and special projects
Not every art world insider was in Los Angeles last week as attests the presence of collectors, gallerists and designers at the 15th edition of NOMAD St. Moritz, one of the buzziest and most unexpected art and design fairs out there. Not one to miss a beat, Galerie was in St. Moritz to preview the fair and speak with the movers and shakers making it all happen. Strategically designed to dovetail with the busiest weekend in the winter wonderland, the streets were full of art cognoscenti from New York to Milan, Paris, London, and Beirut.
This winter’s NOMAD took place in an unexpected and surprising location; a former clinic. According to NOMAD co-founder Nicholas Bellavance-Lecompte, “This location was already known to many of our collectors due to previous ski accidents! We are a nomadic exhibition, so always looking for unusual spaces. This building is a bit labyrinth-like but we always manage to do miracles.” Boasting a helipad and a pop up restaurant in a former operating room, NOMAD clearly takes up and masters the challenges in front of them. Giorgio Pace, also co-founder, explains, “Every year we grow and St. Moritz is a small village, but people come here from all over the place. Every space we use is different and the galleries have to adjust.”
NOMAD 2025, which ran from February 20-23, announced 40 galleries with a great and curated mix of modern and contemporary art, collectible design, decorative arts, and special projects. Here, Galerie shares the spaces which caught our eye and a few more exciting discoveries.
Craftica Gallery. Photo: Courtesy of Craftica Gallery.
Craftica Gallery. Photo: Courtesy of Craftica Gallery
1. Craftica Gallery | Warsaw
Established at the end of last year by the Starak Family Foundation, Craftica is dedicated to promoting Polish handicrafts worldwide. The booth offered a wonderful discovery of Polish craftsmen and creatives, supported by the guiding vision and passion of Anna Wozniak-Starak, who is committed to amplifying these talented Polish creators on the international art scene.
Todd Merrill Studio. Photo: Courtesy of Todd Merrill Studio
2. Todd Merrill Studio | New York
Exhibiting a selection of European artists from Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, the well-known Todd Merrill Studio showed at NOMAD for the first time. Among a selection of sculptural pieces in a variety of materials and techniques, a standout was a striking hanging light sculpture from German artist Markus Haase.
David Gill Gallery. Photo: Courtesy of David Gill Gallery.
David Gill Gallery. Photo: Courtesy of David Gill Gallery
3. David Gill Gallery | London
Known as a champion of artists and designers, David Gill brought the big guns with a singular installation of two Garnier chairs in patinated bronze by Sebastien Brajkovic, exhibited together. The gallery also dedicated an entire room to the St. Moritz Collection of pieces by designer Francis Sultana who created a cozy, sophisticated, and chic installation in cool beiges and draped wall treatments. All of was combined with beautiful new glass works by Marcantonio Brandolini d’Adda.
theStable, S-chanf. Photo: Courtesy of theStable, S-chanf
4. theStable, S-chanf | Switzerland
Going Swiss and local, this interesting art gallery presented a small stable of artists that reflected the Alpine spirit of the place, with a wonderful hanging of small works from the Engadin Valley as well as a few larger paintings. It was well worth the time to stop and discover artists slightly off the international art radar. Francis Sultana tipped us off that he always visits them and buys something.
Chahan Gallery + Sorry We're Closed. Photo: Courtesy of Chahan Gallery + Sorry We're Closed
5. Chahan Gallery + Sorry We’re Closed | Paris, Venice, and Brussels
In a special collaboration, this is the second time the two galleries have shared a stand. A celebration of nothing but the best in art and design, there is outstanding art by Raymond Hains, Adrien Vescovi, Eric Croes, Pierre Sabatier combined with artist jewelry by César, Picasso, Ernst, sculpture by Thomas Kiesewetter as well as design pieces by Chahan.
Maison Jaune Studio. Photo: Courtesy of Maison Jaune Studio
6. Maison Jaune Studio | Paris
This Paris-based interior design gallery presented a refreshing installation with a mix of rare works; eclectic and unexpected, vintage and decorative. Notable items included pieces by Mauer and a pair of Besos chairs by Atelier Manos.
Treasure Island Project by Suzanne Syz. Photo: Courtesy of Suzanne Syz
7. Suzanne Syz Art Jewels | Geneva
You’ll never look at fine jewelry in the same way after seeing the pieces created by Suzanne Syz in her fun and surprising room dubbed Treasure Island Project. Complete with an island vibe, the jewels were presented as though washed up on a beach—an unconventional and highly original take on the booth display.
Martin Brulé and Elizabeth Royer. Photo: Courtesy of Martin Brulé and Elizabeth Royer
Martin Brulé and Elizabeth Royer. Photo: Courtesy of Martin Brulé and Elizabeth Royer
8. Martin Brulé and Elizabeth Royer
This year’s edition of NOMAD was chock full of discoveries. It would be remiss not to mention the stunning jewel of a room designed by Martin Brulé with Elizabeth Royer. With a finely tuned curatorial eye and specific point of view, Brulé explains, “This space was designed as a bachelor pad in the mountains for a dream collector.” Indeed, with an elevated selection of art and objects including by such masters as Constantin Brancusi, Joan Miro, Armand-Albert Rateau, and Harold Ancart, Brulé admits, “I love small spaces. This is my dream studio in St Moritz.”
david/nicolas for Buccellati. Photo: Courtesy of david/nicolas and Buccellati
9. david/nicolas for Buccellati
And finally, special mention goes to the Lebanese duo david/nicolas and the remarkable room they created for the Italian maison Buccellati.
A-ma-re Capri. Photo: Ivan Irofeev Photography
10. A-ma-re Capri by Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva
Rounding out the experience, was a sunny pop-up restaurant a-ma-re Capri at Klinik Gut designed by Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva, giving a taste of the Italian island of Capri, where NOMAD takes place in the summer. Stay tuned for details of the next edition, yet to be announced, and prepare to be delighted and surprised.
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