With an exhibition running through May 19 at the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco, artist Hayv Kahraman has expanded her repertoire. According to Ali Gass, the museum’s founding director, “The mark of a strong artist is often their ability to develop their practice in new directions while pulling the through lines of the work consistently.” Along with the debut of a dozen large paintings, works on paper and a custom wallpaper, “Look Me in the Eyes” presents some firsts for Kahraman: the incorporation of a marbling technique, which is connected to her experience assimilating as an I ..read more

This year, the Denver Art Museum shines a light on Mexico’s rich cultural heritage—and its contemporary designers’ role as 21st-century innovators—with the new exhibition “Have a Seat: Mexican Chair Design Today,” on view through November 3. Featuring a site-specific installation, three historical artworks and 17 contemporary seats designed by 22 Mexican artists, the show reveals how elements of Indigenous, Asian, African and European cultures have influenced the arts in Mexico from the time of the Spanish conquest right up to the 21st century. A collection of stools includes ancient, colonia ..read more

She may live in Pacific Palisades, but for this homeowner, the siren song of Europe is never silent. So much that, when she dived into the gut remodel of her 1950s-built Mediterranean-style residence overlooking Potrero Canyon Park—intended as a home base with her spouse and college-age children—pulling ideas from European architecture, history and hotels came as second nature. “She’d return from a trip and say, ‘Oh, I was just in France, and look at this beautiful closet,’ ” recalls interior designer Lisa Price-Canale. “Thanks to the incredible inspiration we got from her travels, we turned w ..read more

Photo: Courtesy Sarah Myerscough Gallery The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF)—the world’s leading organization for fine art, antiques, and design—recently held its annual takeover of Maastricht, the Netherlands, drawing collectors, dealers and arts enthusiasts from around the globe. Featuring 270 vetted vendors and spanning 7,000 years of art, from ancient to present day, the breadth of artistry on display is immense. Ever on the hunt for fresh talent to people our pages, Luxe spent the better part of the VIP Early Access Days wandering the contemporary galleries. A theme soon emerg ..read more

To hear architect Dustin Buck tell it, the greatest appeal of this newly constructed Boulder home comes courtesy of its slow unveiling. Situated on a dramatically sloped lot on the western edge of town, the residence enjoys unobstructed views of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons. But as you first approach the Japanese-inspired dwelling, its prairie-grass green roof offers a hint of what’s to come. “As you descend the driveway, you’re met with two concrete masses separated by a glass window seam that reveals a small glimpse of the foothills beyond,” describes Buck, who led the project alongside princi ..read more

Artist Wendell Gladstone leans against a wall of his Silver Lake studio with his cat, Umi. As a child, Wendell Gladstone adored stories about fantastical realms. Fast-forward to today and world-building is still a concept he embraces. “It’s license to create a space where anything can happen,” says the artist, whose richly detailed figurative paintings offer portals to scenes governed by the surreal logic of dreams. Set in a liminal place between the natural and supernatural, Gladstone’s works are populated by figures who appear more humanoid than human. “I like to straddle between something ..read more

Photo: Adam Potts Since launching his San Francisco firm, Zeterre, in 2006, landscape architect Jarrod Baumann has increasingly combined ornamental and edible plantings into his work. In addition to residential endeavors, he has two exciting Sonoma projects in progress: a redesign of the grounds at Vintners Resort, which boasts a farm-to-table restaurant, and a collaboration with a renowned Michelin-starred chef. Here, Baumann shares his thoughts on gardens with more than just decorative appeal. These days, do all your projects have a culinary element? My clients get a little bit of whatever ..read more

With their heavy-lidded eyes and Mona Lisa smiles, the faces in Michael Carson’s figurative paintings withhold more than they reveal. His lounging model-like subjects seem lost in their own thoughts; their allure lying in their inscrutability. “I find the vagueness of a painting to be more interesting than if I’m telling a story,” artist Michael Carson says of his fashion- and architecture-inspired work. A self-confessed people watcher, the Phoenix-based artist gravitates most to incremental human expressions that defy easy interpretation. “It’s much more interesting to have mystery,” he exp ..read more

The design industry descended en masse on High Point, North Carolina, this past April 13–17—walking shoes laced and smartphones in hand—determined to scope out the latest introductions in home furnishings, textiles, lighting and beyond. From the colorful hues taking center stage to nostalgia-infused furnishings and more, there was much to uncover. Below, discover a few of the High Point Market Spring 2024 finds that topped Luxe editors’ lists; they’re ones you’re sure to see in the residential realm during 2024. Residential Design Trends On Display At Spring 2024 High Point Market   Tradi ..read more

Designer Rydhima Brar sees spaces as storytelling opportunities, and as she’s not one to shy from layers of color and pattern, her tales tend to run bold. So when her longtime clients relocated to Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood and asked for her help with furnishings and light renovations in their new home, the Luxe Next In Design 99 honoree was keen to help them start this next chapter with panache. Because they had worked together before, the couple were quickly on board with her vision for how to make the house’s traditional interiors lean more transitional and bring in a series of “wow ..read more