The Artful Life: 8 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week

1. The Guggenheim’s Relationship with Pop Art Is Examined in New Exhibition

Known for its cheeky messaging, vivid color palette, and sometimes scratch-your-head meaning, Pop Art has solidified itself as one of the most influential art movements in past decades and has claimed talents such as Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, John Chamberlain, and others. Now, one of New York City’s most treasured museums, The Guggenheim, traces its long relationship with these time-loved art pieces. “Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now” features major works from nearly 30 artists and spotlights a lesser-known chapter in the museum’s past, where British curator and critic Lawrence Alloway introduced Pop Art to American audiences through the 1963 Guggenheim exhibition “Six Painters and the Object.” Additional highlights include Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian (2019), Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen’s Soft Shuttlecock (1995), on view in New York for the first time in 25 years, as well as Kusama’s always Instagrammable Infinity Mirrored Room—Dancing Lights that Flew Up to the Universe (2019). The exhibition runs through January 10, 2027. —Shelby Black

2. Noury Reimagines the Japanese Izakaya in SoHo

Noury, the latest venture from husband-and-wife restaurateurs Alex Chang and Lina Goujjane, brings a fresh perspective to the Japanese izakaya in SoHo, New York. Following the success of Kiko, the duo draws on their multicultural backgrounds to pair Japanese cooking with an ambitious wine and sake program curated by Goujjane, an accomplished sommelier. Chef de cuisine Joji Miwa’s menu ranges from daily sashimi and vegetable futomaki to onion and bonito tart and grilled Montauk tuna belly, each prepared with seasonal ingredients and a deft touch. Studio Tre conceived the intimate 44-seat interior with earthen surfaces enriched by nickel, stainless steel, and oxblood mirrors inspired by Chinese huanghuali furniture. Vintage sang de boeuf pottery shares the room with Persian turquoise ceramics, verdigris vessels from Japan and the United States, handmade Mexican Talavera tile, chrome pendants by Florian Schulz, and a handwoven abaca tapestry crafted by artisans in the Philippines. —Ryan Waddoups

3. Aryna Sabalenka’s Winning Material Good Emeralds at Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka breezed through her first match at Wimbledon 2026 wearing 18k gold and emerald jewelry from Material Good. She will be wearing the custom set throughout Wimbledon, where she is the No.1 seeded player. It consists of a necklace, bracelet, and earrings, all featuring heart-shaped emeralds, the emerald being Ms. Sabalenka’s birthstone.

The ankle bracelet is a playful note; while striking for summer, ankle bracelets are rarely featured in fine jewelry and have a daring, memorable note to them when they do. It contains 27 emeralds, while the accompanying necklace has 41 brown diamonds and 10 emerald heart drops suspended from them. The sparkling ensemble makes for a delightful flash of gemstone green against the grass courts of Wimbledon. —Rena Gross

4. The Flamingo Estate Welcomes Summer with a Skin Treatment Inspired by Vacation

This week, Flamingo Estate officially launched the Oaxacan Apple Banana Body Balm, a body treatment inspired by vacation skin. The balm-to-oil formula both moisturizes and leaves impossibly soft, glossy-feeling skin with a scent anchored by Banana Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Violet Leaf, and Patchouli. The scent settles on an amber note, meant to evoke the scents of a day spent in heat, salt, and sunlight. The formula is full of nutrient-dense oils including Sea Buckthorn, Passionfruit, and Acai, creating a lotion rich in omegas, antioxidants, and vitamins for healthy skin.—Alexandria Sillo

5. Rafael de Cárdenas Debuts Online Resource for Limited Editions and Collectible Design

Galerie Creative Mind Rafael de Cárdenas is known to inject artful moments into his interiors projects, utilizing visual exclamation points like a sea of emerald-green cones, serpentine stairs, or pearlescent plaster and zellige tiles to give an already remarkable space an unforgettable twist. Now, he’s turning his discerning eye to Joyride, an auction platform that seeks out rare finds and distinct design collaborations. Launching July 8, the debut grouping includes striking chairs by Pierre Paulin and Mario Botta, lamps by Philippe Starck and Robert Sonneman, and decorative objects attributed to Ettore Sottsass and Vittorio Zecchin, among others.

“Joyride is what its name suggests—a playful experiment more than a statement,” says de Cárdenas. “Collecting has never been about ownership for me; it’s about the thrill of discovery. Professionally, I buy things with a specific person or purpose in mind. Joyride is different. Here, I let instinct lead. I’m drawn to objects with wit, surprise, and just a little risk. I live with them to see what they reveal—how they change a room, a mood, or the way I see everything around them. Joyride is simply an invitation to pass those discoveries along.”

Additionally, the launch unveils an exclusive collection of furnishings designed by Ian Geoghehan of Kump Studio. “Ian’s work explores many of the same references that have long inspired me, but from an entirely different vantage point,” suggests de Cárdenas. “This debut collection captures the rawness and excitement of discovery itself. I’m thrilled to share his work, introduce it to a wider audience, and help grow his practice.” —Jill Sieracki

6. Views of America from Rizzoli Gives Diplomat’s-Eye-View of Little State Treasures

Just in time for America’s 250th anniversary, Rizzoli has released a beautifully photographed 240-page volume showcasing 100 historic works of art and design from the State Department’s Diplomatic Reception Rooms. In those little seen interiors, diplomatic papers are still signed on the same tambour table as the Treaty of Paris. That table is one of the objects lovingly surveyed in Views of America, along with silver crafted by Paul Revere, writing boxes that belonged to Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams, multiple Gilbert Stuarts, a Duncan Phyfe sofa, and views of the stately halls inside the Harry S. Truman building. Views of America is a follow-up to 2023’s America’s Collection, which also delved into American art and architecture at the State Department, and is available for purchase now through Rizzoli and other purveyors.—R.G.

7. Farrow & Ball Transforms Its Brooklyn Showroom With a Lush Garden

For decades, Farrow & Ball has encouraged homeowners to view paint as one of the most expressive elements of an interior. Now the British brand has turned its attention outdoors. Its Brooklyn showroom has reopened as the first U.S. outpost of the company’s Studio concept, a brighter retail environment centered on color consultations. Brooklyn landscape designer Brook Klausing of Brook Landscape also transformed the property’s underused backyard into Farrow & Ball’s first exterior showroom. Inside, walls painted in Strong White provide a crisp backdrop for oversized color pucks that display the brand’s 132 shades, while a restored tin ceiling finished in Studio Green celebrates the building’s historic character. Outside, the same rich hue coats the cedar fencing that surrounds a 900-square-foot garden inspired by English cottage landscapes and Brooklyn brownstones. Visitors can compare paint colors against stone, wood, and other common building materials while consulting with color specialists amid layered plantings, custom-painted furnishings, and bluestone terraces. —Ryan Waddoups

8. Rockefeller Center and Rolex Unveil a Bespoke Timepiece in Midtown

Midtown just got more punctual thanks to a partnership between Rolex and Rockefeller Center. Above the iconic Rockefeller Center Rink, a Rolex Clock now informs passersby of the time while celebrating the future new Rolex North American headquarters set to open at 665 Fifth Avenue. Inspired by 30 Rock’s Art Deco style, the Rolex Clock mimics the Oyster watch’s bezel design and is also a symbol of the brand’s commitment to midtown. “Rolex is one of the most respected and influential luxury brands in the world, with timepieces crafted to last for generations,” says EB Kelly, Senior Managing Director at Tishman Speyer and Head of Rockefeller Center. “For nearly a century, Rockefeller Center has similarly stood as a place that creates memories that will last a lifetime. We are honored to partner with a brand of Rolex’s stature, and we look forward to seeing the clock become the new emblem for New York.”—A.S.