The Artful Life: 7 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week

1. Major Mary Abbott Retrospective Goes on View at Schoelkopf Gallery

Known as a prominent member of the New York School of Abstract Expressionists, late artist Mary Abbott’s mesmerizing works return home for a sweeping career survey at Schoelkopf Gallery. Featuring over 60 works made over six decades, “Mary Abbott: To Draw Imagination” follows Abbott’s impressive painting legacy from her early Surrealist-influenced works to large-scale canvases made as part of her travels to Haiti and Saint Croix. In addition to vibrant paintings, experimental works on paper as well as artworks made during early 2000s inspired by her time in the Hamptons bring new focus to this important female artist. The exhibition runs through June 28. — Shelby Black

2. Louis Vuitton Expands Personalization Options With Mon Monogram

For those who believe travel is as much about the journey as the destination, Louis Vuitton is deepening its commitment to personal expression and style with the relaunch of Mon Monogram. This elevated service invites clients to customize their special pieces, transforming luggage into treasured companions for a life lived artfully. Rooted in the House’s origins, where marking trunks distinguished them from the rest, personalization has always been integral to Louis Vuitton’s DNA. From the bold graphics on the 1901 Gaston-Louis Vuitton Steamer bag to Paul Poiret’s custom-painted trunk in 1911, what began as a functional need evolved into a beloved artistic symbol. In the 1920s, clients could even create their own monograms. Now, this exciting relaunch expands the offerings with an extensive palette for initials and stripes to be added to the Keepall and Horizon, city bags such as the OnTheGo, and other small leather goods. The service also introduces vintage-inspired patches in a whimsical homage to the past. Crafted by artisans in France using advanced three-layer digital printing, each personalized piece is sure to stand the test of time on your next trip and beyond.—Lucy Rees

3. Carl D’Alvia’s Candy-Colored Sculptures Brighten Broadway

Artist Carl D’Alvia’s towering sculptures have made their Broadway debut, adding splashes of fun color from 64th to 117th Street. Featuring five pieces from the artist’s Liths series, “Carl D’Alvia: Broadway Hubbub,” is presented by Hesse Flatow in partnership with The Broadway Mall Association and NYC Parks’s Art in the Parks program. “I’ve always seen these large works being out in the world with us,” says D’Alvia. “Itinerant characters who slouch, bend, and wander through the world alongside us while holding a sort of sculptural mirror up to us. Being able to show these works on Broadway affords me the unique opportunity to allow these sculptures to wander into the urban fabric and whimsically challenge and interact with the public. There’s only one Broadway.”—Alexandria Sillo

4. Laila Gohar Weaves Movement and Charm Into Vis-A-Vis Linens

The whimsical world that Laila Gohar conjures through her elaborate edible arrangements and dining experiences has always captivated Véronique Taittinger, the owner and artistic director of Vis-A-Vis Paris. Collaboration naturally ignited when Gohar visited the French hand-embroidered linen purveyor’s studio three years ago. Earlier this month, they unveiled a 13-piece series of intricately crafted soft goods that reinterpret traditional table and bed linens through Gohar’s imaginative lens. A Belgian linen tablecloth and placemat set, for example, illustrates the haphazard way beans scatter when tossed onto a table, the embroidered motif reflecting the spontaneity of their natural descent. Other meticulous details include the pillowcase and top sheet’s use of point de nœud, a technique once employed by 15th-century nuns; the duvet cover, which incorporates the plissé technique by hand, took more than 497 hours to complete. “Very few people on earth can do embroidery at this level,” Gohar says. “It’s really a dying art. Vis-A-Vis maintains this incredible craft and shares with all of us a beautiful tradition.” The collection is available to purchase on Moda Operandi, at Vis-A-Vis, and at Gohar World.—Ryan Waddoups

5. The Glass House Announces Summer Party and Limited-Edition Gaetano Pesce Artwork

One of the most eagerly anticipated cultural events of the summer season is The Glass House’s annual summer benefit, this year taking place at the New Canaan, Connecticut landmark on Saturday, June 14. Routinely filled with an exciting program of creative expression, this year’s gathering will include two performances by the internationally acclaimed modern dance company Pilobolus, music by DJ Pete Brockman, and a not-to-be-missed benefit auction including works by Lindsey Adelman, Danny Kaplan, Richard Meier, Cindy Sherman, Robert Wilson, and more. Guests can enjoy delectable picnic lunches by local restaurant Elm as they explore the bucolic 49-acre campus including visits inside the restored Brick House and Sculpture Gallery, which are hosting the exhibition “Barbara Kasten: Structure, Light, Land.” New this year is the limited-edition resin vase, Edizioni del Pesce, Big Surprise 2, created in collaboration with Meritalia and available in two colorways. The pieces—which come with the purchase of a VIP Friend Tickets and will also be available during the event—pay homage to The Glass House’s two Gaetano Pesce Feltri chairs. “It is a very special occasion to come together and directly support the preservation and continued vitality of one of the most important works of Modernist architecture in the world,” says Executive Director, Kirsten Reoch.—Jill Sieracki

6. Experimental Marais Unveils the Dreamy Justine Suite by Tristan Auer

With stylish boutiques, covetable dining, and architecture imbued with theatrical splendor, Marais has always been one of Paris’s prime destinations to see and be seen. So when envisioning the interiors for the haute neighborhood’s latest hotel, the Experimental Marais, designer Tristan Auer envisioned the candlelit theatrics of a worldly traveler whose peripatetic proclivities fill the 43-key property’s history-laden interiors with curious artifacts plucked from far-flung locales. That alchemy echoes not only through drawings and photographs arrayed throughout the cathedral-like restaurant, the steakhouse-inspired Temple & Chapon, but also the newly unveiled Justine Suite on the top floor. With the neighborhood’s picturesque alleys as its backdrop, the 625-square-foot penthouse tastefully melds vintage and contemporary furniture with adventurous touches like a deep red tub, hammam shower, marble busts, and ample reading material. It all comes together within the building’s history-laden neo-Gothic bones, blending spectacular volumes, majestic arches, and colorful stained glass windows to create one of Paris’s most cinematic new stays. —R.W.

7. The Getty Villa Museum to Reopen Following Palisades Fire Closure

The Getty Villa Museum will reopen to the public on June 27, more than six months after being forced to close due to the threat of wildfires. The Villa will operate on a limited schedule Friday-Monday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with reservations limited to 500 visitors daily. “It is with the utmost gratitude and appreciation for Getty staff, first responders, and other agencies that we can announce the reopening of the Villa to the public,” says Katherine Fleming, President and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust. “Without their tireless efforts, we would not be in the position we are in today, where we can welcome back visitors and the surrounding community to enjoy the Villa grounds and collection.” While the grounds of the Villa did catch fire as the flames ripped through the region, staff were able to seal the galleries and protect the structures. Since then, the grounds have seen extensive tree removal and cleanup efforts in preparation to welcome visitors back. To help reopen the doors, “The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princess of Ancient Greece,” will be on view, showcasing over 230 works of art and artifacts from Messenia.—A.S.