A portion of a multi-paneled, gold-leaf painting by Takashi Murakami presides over the living room, set into a niche created by architect Benoit Dupuis above a custom banquette designed by Cathy Vedovi, vintage Roger Capron cocktail tables, and Jules Leleu armchairs.
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Explore an Adventurous Art Collector’s Wildly Imaginative Paris Apartment
Explore an Adventurous Art Collector’s Wildly Imaginative Paris Apartment
Explore an Adventurous Art Collector’s Wildly Imaginative Paris Apartment
Explore an Adventurous Art Collector’s Wildly Imaginative Paris Apartment
Explore an Adventurous Art Collector’s Wildly Imaginative Paris Apartment
Vibrant pieces by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami can be found throughout the home. “His work is classic but in a futuristic way,” says Vedovi. “There’s a cosmic movement to it.” This small vinyl sculpture, Mr. DOBtopus A (2017), illustrates the artist’s irreverent spirit.
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To complement the frenetic Murakami panel, the dining room is sheathed in mirrors and gilded bamboo-print wallpaper made by artisans at French atelier Ulgador. “I needed to bring a more traditional touch to the room,” explains Vedovi. “And because there were no windows, I added
Photo: François HalardExplore an Adventurous Art Collector’s Wildly Imaginative Paris Apartment
Explore an Adventurous Art Collector’s Wildly Imaginative Paris Apartment
Explore an Adventurous Art Collector’s Wildly Imaginative Paris Apartment
Explore an Adventurous Art Collector’s Wildly Imaginative Paris Apartment
Vedovi discovered the guest bedroom’s Paul Evans console at a Rago auction and paired it with the client’s ethereal canvas by French artist André Masson. “There’s something about the console that’s reminiscent of trees, even though it’s made of metal,” she says. “It’s a great combination.”
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In the kitchen, designer Cathy Vedovi mounted a pair of Georges Jouve sconces on a dazzling grid of turquoise wall tiles crafted by Portuguese ceramic atelier Barro. “The sconces came first, then I tried to find what would go well with them,” she explains. “These tiles are like diamond points, which relate to the floor in the entrance.”
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This project marked the first design collaboration between Vedovi and architect Benoit Dupuis, whose clients include Keith Richards and Christian Louboutin. “It was a dream to work with him,” she says. “He is very humble and, like me, doesn’t have an ego. If he has a better idea, I’m just as happy because we all win.”
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