The Artful Life: 8 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week

1. Fasano Al Mare Beach Club Opens in Sardinia

This month, the Fasano Al Mare Beach Club made its highly anticipated debut along Sardinia’s pristine Tavolara coastline. Developed by JHSF, the opening marks the first phase of a project that will expand the Fasano lifestyle in Europe. The Beach Club offers a seaside retreat with private beach access, a seawater pool carved into the natural landscape, and a restaurant offering lunch and dinner. Additionally, the opening coincided with the launch of Fasano Yachts. Developed in partnership with Azimut, the launch offers guests the opportunity to stay onboard a design-forward vessel anchored in beautiful waters while enjoying all that the Fasano Al Mare Beach Club has to offer.

“We are delighted to introduce Fasano Yachts as a natural extension of the lifestyle experience at Fasano Al Mare Beach Club,” says Augusto Martins, CEO of JHSF. “This initiative represents a pioneering step in luxury hospitality, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the beauty of Sardinia while enjoying the level of service and sophistication they have come to expect from Fasano.” Both ventures are open through September 15.—Alexandria Sillo

2. Masquespacio Crafts a Ceramic Jewel Box in Valencia’s Old Town

Spanish firm Masquespacio has garnered renown for exuberant interiors infused with color, often drawing inspiration from their hometown Valencia’s rich visual culture. Consider the vibrant tiled surfaces of seafood restaurant La Sastrería, inspired by the façades of the seaside Cabanyal district, or the bold blues and corals that enliven a concept store for Spanish stationery brand Cuadernos Rubio. Now founders Ana Hernández and Christophe Penasse have reunited with Valencian artisan ceramic company Maora—following an earlier collaboration on a handcrafted tile collection—to orchestrate its latest showroom inside a 645-square-foot ground-floor storefront in the city’s Old Town. Housed within an 1800 building, the scheme celebrates both the architecture and Maora’s handcrafted ceramics. Unglazed terracotta tiles spread across the floor, punctuated by ribbons of glazed ceramic, while walls lined with glossy tiles of varying sizes resemble layers revealed over centuries. The building’s sloping walls become part of the display, their irregular angles recalling centuries of accumulated history. Warm terracotta and pale beige create a subdued backdrop that allows Maora’s richly glazed ceramics to glow like discoveries unearthed from an archaeological dig. —Ryan Waddoups

3. A New Exhibition Brings 22 Contemporary Artists to a Historic Amagansett Studio, Breathing New Life into the East End’s Rich Legacy of Abstraction

There is a special kind of magic in the Hamptons in July—a particular soft light that has captivated and driven generations of artists over the centuries. This summer, that rich artistic legacy is built upon with a dynamic new exhibition at Hesse Flatow East gallery in collaboration with Los Angeles’s Night Gallery. Titled “Splash,” this must-see group show takes place inside celebrated artist Donald Baechler’s former studio space in Amagansett, and brings together 22 contemporary artists working in abstraction, each artist boasting deep ties to Long Island. Capturing the spirit of legendary painters Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, who made work in the surrounding landscape, the exhibit features a selection of works by such buzzworthy contemporary talents as Anthony Olubunmi Akinbola, Marina Adams, and Heather Day, spanning a fascinating spectrum of approaches, from sharp, geometric forms to fluid, gestural sweeps. “It is intimidating and exhilarating to organize a show of abstract paintings in the shadow of the great Abstract Expressionists,” says Night Gallery owner Davida Nemeroff. “This collaborative exhibition demands a layered approach not unlike the layering of paint needed to hold the light in an abstract painting.” Karen Flatow adds, “I’m excited to share the space with so many multi-generational and diverse artists in this beautiful, historical part of the East End of Long Island.”
“Splash” is on view at Hesse Flatow East (68 Schellinger Road, Amagansett) from July 11 through August 8, 2026. –Lucy Rees

4. Alex Israel and Louis Vuitton Pay Homage to California Culture with Woody Wagon Colognes Set

Artist Alex Israel and Louis Vuitton are paying a spectacular tribute to California culture with a newly unveiled Woody Wagon Colognes gift set. The wood-paneled West Coast icon houses six of the Parfums de Cologne collection, giving it life as both a sculptural object and sensory escape. Limited to just 66 pieces, the sculpture’s doors and wheels are engraved with Louis Vuitton’s motif, crafted with the maison’s semi-aged leather in natural beige and mahogany woods. “I’m thrilled to continue exploring my favorite landscape, Los Angeles, on this road trip with Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and Louis Vuitton,” says Israel. “The Woody Wagon has long embodied a certain Californian freedom: surfboard on the roof, family in the back, and the Pacific just over the next hill. In this case, the family is our six Cologne perfumes.” Additionally, Louis Vuitton has reimagined a series of travel cases for three of its iconic scents, including Sun Song, California Dream, and Afternoon Swim, each inspired by the beautiful light of the California sun.—A.S.

5. David Webb and Sotheby’s Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

Madison Avenue neighbors Sotheby’s and David Webb are launching a joint exhibit this week. Their “Mavericks on Madison” exhibition will run from now through August 16 as one of three projects within “250 Years of American Art & Culture” at the Sotheby’s New York flagship. Some of the dazzling items in the show include one-of-a-kind emerald and sapphire brooches from the 1960s, vintage coral pieces, sketches from the Webb archive, a brand-new version of the Totem necklace, and the Delacorte Suite, a 1950s aquamarine and diamond set never before shown in public. “David Webb immediately came to mind as the perfect jewelry component for this summer’s ‘America 250’ exhibition, as Webb himself was truly the quintessential American jeweler, said Frank Everett, Sotheby’s Vice Chairman of Jewelry, adding, “There could be no more fitting partner for this show, and we are thrilled to strengthen the bond with our friends and neighbors at David Webb.” —Rena Gross

6. The Charleston Place Reveals More Refreshed Spaces as Part of Its $150 Million Renovation

As Charleston, South Carolina continues to draw major crowds for its distinct craft scene, decadent Low Country cuisine, and multifaceted cultural programming, the hospitality venues have responded in turn, unveiling new hotels and revamped classics perfect for enjoying an extended stay in The Holy City. One of the area’s perennial favorites, The Charleston Place, has been steadily updating some of its 419 guest rooms and suites as well as the storied public spaces under its new ownership, Beemok Hospitality Collection (BHC). Just in time for summer travel, the hotel’s rooftop pool and dining venue, playfully dubbed Perch, are revealing their new look. Open exclusively to hotel guests, the saltwater pool is surrounded by graceful loungers with sweeping city views, while the adjacent bar serves crisp wines, cocktails, and refreshing seasonal dishes like fresh crudo, stone fruit salads, lobster rolls, and club sandwiches. Additionally, The Charleston Place opened a reimagined two-story Club Level on the seventh and eighth floors which includes 75 private accommodations, gentlemanly lounge serving meals throughout the day and butler-poured signature drinks in the evening. “The Charleston Place has always been a meaningful gathering place for the city, and this next chapter is about honoring that legacy while introducing a more personal, intuitive guest experience,” says managing director Becky Hubbard. “From the moment guests arrive to the quiet rituals that define a Club Level stay, each new touchpoint has been thoughtfully designed to feel gracious, residential and deeply connected to Charleston.”—Jill Sieracki

7. A Group of Creatives Bring Their Styles to the House of Chanel in New Book

Fashion and art go hand in hand when it comes to sparking creativity. In particular, storied fashion house Chanel has proven itself as one of the leading figures in devising creations from garments, fragrances, and runway presentations that have made a splash in inspiring talents for generations. In a new book, Chanel Illustrated (Lannoo Publishers), a group of artists brings their interpretation of the fashion house to the page by crafting illustrations of known symbols such as the brand’s iconic tweed jacket to their time-loved Chanel No. 5 bottle. Authorized by the fashion house itself, 25 artists, including Aurore de la Morinerie, Posuka Demizu, Chloe Takahashi, Anna Blachut, Joanna Layla, Cecilia Carlstedt, and Mila Gislon, bring an even more romantic feel to Chanel’s signature style. — Shelby Black

8. Alaïa’s Debut Miami Boutique Is Wrapped in Pink Mosaic Tiles

The goddess gowns conceived by Azzedine Alaïa have long drawn comparisons to sculptural masterworks, no doubt a testament to the late Tunisian couturier’s extraordinary command of proportion, construction, and the human figure. The maison’s first boutique in Miami translates that same sensibility into architecture through the vision of Swedish studio Halleroed. Located in the Design District, the new outpost draws on the city’s Art Deco heritage through sweeping curves, crisp geometry, and floor-to-ceiling pastel pink mosaic tiles enveloping the floors, walls, and custom fixtures in a continuous surface. A circular opening carved into the mosaic-clad façade accommodates an organically contoured planter by French botanist Patrick Blanc, whose lush vertical gardens also animate Alaïa’s Paris flagship and the artificial river he created for the couturier’s apartment. Interior designer Martin Brûlé selected a roster of collectible furnishings that complement the architecture, including Reinhard Müller’s Chambre à Air shelving, François Arnal’s Formule 1 lounge chair, Philippe Malouin’s generously upholstered Mollo sofa, and Ron Arad’s striking Konx table. Circular salons display footwear, while an upper floor devoted to ready-to-wear offers a more intimate setting, furnished with mirrored folding screens that multiply reflections and draw daylight deep inside. —R.W.