Desserts at Prêt-à-Portea at The Maybourne Beverly Hills pay homage to celebrity fashion.
Photo: Courtesy of The Maybourne Beverly Hills
The Artful Life: 7 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week
From Prêt-à-Portea at The Maybourne Beverly Hills that pays homage to celebrity fashion to a sparkling exhibition from Buccellati and Saatchi Gallery
The newly refreshed L'Orangerie at Four Seasons George V designed by Pierre-Yves Rouchon features a stunning custom tree by Art et Floritude that boasts 600 handcrafted roses and 10,000 bougainvillea leaves. Photo: Courtesy of L'Orangerie Restaurant
Interior of newly renovated two Michelin-starred L'Orangerie restaurant at Four Seasons George V designed by Pierre-Yves Rouchon. Photo: Courtesy of L'Orangerie Restaurant
1. Pierre-Yves Rochon Reimagines the Famed L’Orangerie Restaurant at Four Seasons George V in Paris
As the design studio behind some of the world’s most renowned hotels, including the Waldorf Astoria in New York, The Emory in London, and Four Seasons George V in Paris, Pierre-Yves Rochon is revered for his sophisticated spaces that marry a refined sense of elegance with warmth and polished hospitality. Most recently, the celebrated firm with offices in Chicago and Paris revealed a refresh of L’Orangerie, the two Michelin-starred French restaurant at Four Seasons George V. “We wanted to give L’Orangerie a strong identity, one that celebrates Chef Alan Taudon’s vision and the purity of his cuisine,” Rochon tells Galerie. “Rather than imposing a decorative statement, we designed a space to complement his culinary philosophy, where nature, light, and materials work together. We created a porcelain tree on the ceiling, a delicate yet striking presence composed of hand-sculpted roses and camellias, that structure the space without overwhelming it.” The ornate Art et Floritude artwork and petal-shaped custom tables nod to Chef Taudon’s plant-forward menu while a soothing palette of creamy neutrals echoes the design team’s efforts to literally take down the volume, installing a fabric shell by Atelier Philippe Coudray to temper the space’s acoustics. Combined, the interior is at once magical and subdued, offering a breathtaking environment to savor the sumptuous cuisine and glorious views.—Jill Sieracki
“Technogym: The Art of Wellness” (Assouline). Photo: Courtesy of Assouline
The “Gym in a Box” home outdoor wellness solution in Los Angeles. Photo: Courtesy of Technogym Archives
2. Technogym’s New Book Jumps Into the Art of Wellness
Nerio Alessandri founded Technogym with the ancient Roman concept of “mens sana in corpore sano” (“a healthy mind in a healthy body”) as his guiding light. More than four decades later, the Italian brand has emerged as one of the world’s foremost purveyors of wellness and sports equipment, transforming the functional concept of fitness into an emotional experience through high-quality products that elevate working out to a true art form. It all comes to light in the newly published book Technogym: The Art of Wellness (Assouline), which chronicles the Italian brand’s history with archival images that capture the people, events, and products embodying the brand’s continuous pursuit of innovation. Expect a closer look at revolutionary treadmills and innovative cross-trainers designed by Antonio Citterio to a highly sought-after Dior capsule collection. The book also journeys back to the Technogym’s humble origins in Alessandri’s family garage and reveals how far the brand has come, from its radiant Milan flagship to state-of-the-art equipment installed at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. Falling short on your fitness goals? Perhaps picking up a copy will guide you back toward making some gains. —Ryan Waddoups
Daisy brooch by Buccellati. Photo: Courtesy Buccellati
Silver flower bowls by Buccellati. Photo: Courtesy Buccellati
3. Buccellati Partners with Saatchi Gallery for Sparkling Exhibition
The go-to destination for the finest jewels, watches, and silver treasures, beloved Italian maison Buccellati has partnered with revered London art hub Saatchi Gallery for a one-of-a-kind exhibition which showcases the best of Mario Buccellati’s craftsmanship. Running through May 5, “Flowers: Flora in Contemporary Art and Culture” features six hyperrealist bejeweled floral brooches created by Mario Buccellati and Gianmaria Buccellati displayed alongside an array of large-scale installations, photography, fashion, and more to showcase the influence of flora in the art world. In addition to historic pieces such as the maison’s famed 1929 Orchid flower brooch and 1960’s Daisy brooch, the exhibition will also unveil the brand’s Magnolia flower brooches, which have been reinterpreted by Creative Director Andrea Buccellati through a sea of sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and more. — Shelby Black
Robert Stilin and Sarah Galvak. Photo: Tim Lenz
“Living with Art and Design: A Collaborative Presentation by Robert Stilin and Sarah Gavlak.” Photo: Tim Lenz
4. Robert Stilin and Sarah Gavlak Embrace “Living with Art” in Collaborative Exhibition
At the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach, interior designer Robert Stilin and gallerist Sarah Gavlak are a perfect match. With Stilin’s carefully curated selection of furniture, lighting, and décor, and Gavlak’s eye for cutting-edge contemporary artists, the “Living with Art and Design: A Collaborative Presentation by Robert Stilin and Sarah Gavlak” invites visitors into an environment “where design and art harmoniously coexist.” The exhibit, which opened January 29, will be on view through March 16. —Alexandria Sillo
Desserts at Prêt-à-Portea. Photo: Courtesy of The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Desserts at Prêt-à-Portea. Photo: Courtesy of The Maybourne Beverly Hills
5. Prêt-à-Portea at The Maybourne Beverly Hills Pays Homage to Iconic Moments in Celebrity Fashion
Guests at famed London hotel The Berkeley mark their calendars for the recurring Prêt-à-Portea, an artful afternoon tea with delectable confections that pay homage to memorable moments in fashion. Past events have celebrated the many handbags of Queen Elizabeth II and the 100th birthday of sartorial icon Iris Apfel. Now the sweet idea has crossed the pond, arriving at The Maybourne Beverly Hills with cookies and cakes that evoke red-carpet highlights. Served in the hotel’s Terrace Tearoom on spritely Bernardaud china, these treats by Executive Pastry Chef Brooke Martin are as decadent as they are delicious. Included in the service is a pavlova with passion fruit ganache that captures Björk’s famed 2001 Oscar dress. Other pastries represent Michelle Williams’s 2006 saffron Vera Wang gown, Lupita Nyong’o’s pearl-embellished Calvin Klein number, Billy Porter’s famed Giles Deacon design from the 2020 Academy Awards, and a pair of Christian Louboutin sandals worn by Taylor Swift. The tantalizing flavors are just as irresistible as the original haute couture, including coconut mousse with pineapple-lime chutney and pistachio sponge, a black cherry sacher torte with milk chocolate crémeux and cherry praline, and Earl Grey mousse éclair dipped in a silver-lustered milk chocolate glaze.—J.S.
A detail of Will Cotton's artwork at Rockefeller Center Photo: Courtesy of Art Production Fund
An installation view of Will Cotton at Rockefeller Center. Photo: Courtesy of Art Production Fund
6. Artist Will Cotton Transforms Rockefeller Center into a Fantastical Wonderland of Cowboys, Unicorns, and Cake
Through May 30, American artist Will Cotton has taken over the public spaces at Rockefeller Center in New York City with an exhibition of larger-than-life murals and dazzling sculptures. It is the latest iteration of the Art in Focus public art program presented by Art Production Fund. Cotton’s site-specific installation brings together striking paintings depicting American cowboys, mythical creatures, and landscapes of a confectionary utopia. Blending realism and fantasy with a heavy dose of Americana, Cotton transforms Rockefeller Center into a fantastical wonderland that invites viewers to reflect on themes of temptation and indulgence and how this may shape ones perspective of reality. “My work is focused on the space between reality and fantasy,” says Will Cotton. “Between the corporeal and the mythological, and how these concepts shape our understanding of culture, identity, and desire.” Art Production Fund, which was founded in 2000 by Doreen Remen and Yvonne Force Villareal, is a singular non-profit organization dedicated to commissioning and producing ambitious public art projects. The organization is celebrating their 2025 Gala on Wednesday, March 12 at the Pool and Grill at the Seagram building with a special auction featuring five works by Joel Mesler, Katherine Bernhardt, Joel Gaitan, Greg Ito, and Hiba Schahbaz.—Lucy Rees
Vessels by Anna Zimmermann for “Young Scene Ouverte. Photo: Paul Hennebelle and Flaneur Studio
A table by Julia Chehikian for “Young Scene Ouverte.” Photo: Paul Hennebelle and Flaneur Studio
7. Galerie Scene Ouverte Launches an Incubator for Young Designers
Participating in design fairs like PAD Paris and Design Miami has expanded Galerie Scene Ouverte’s influence to the global stage. As the Parisian collectible design dealer’s roster of creative talents—Hagit Pincovici, William Coggin, Adélie Ducasse—has also grown, founder Laurence Bonnel realized she didn’t want to lose sight of the emerging voices that have long distinguished her gallery. She recently debuted Young Scene Ouverte, an incubator and mentorship program focused on helping up-and-coming talents refine their creative language, master their materials, and solidify their artistic identity. Whether by assisting in production or introducing them to skilled craftsmen to create unconventional and daring pieces, the gallery is positioning them as artisanal innovators who push the boundaries of traditional crafting techniques. Six young designers (Anna Zimmermann, Clémence Mars, Studio BISKT, Julia Chehikian, Rinke Joosten, and Faustine de Longueil) are participating in the inaugural program, which includes a group exhibition at the gallery on view in Paris through March 22. —R.W.
Cover: Desserts at Prêt-à-Portea at The Maybourne Beverly Hills pay homage to celebrity fashion.
Photo: Courtesy of The Maybourne Beverly Hills
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