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At Home with Dee Salomon in her artful Connecticut country haven
Join us at the bucolic Connecticut country home of Dee Salomon. Designed in collaboration with architect Bastien Halard, this riverside… Read More
The Winter Show 2026
As winter continues to unfurl on New York’s Upper East Side, The Winter Show 2026 returned to the hallowed halls of… Read More
At Home with Tamara Meadow in Connecticut
Join us in bucolic Litchfield County, Connecticut for a behind the scenes visit with interior designer Tama Meadow at her… Read More
Worthy
WorthyChampioning timeless artistry and fine craftsmanship, Q Worthy presents a considered collection of luxury tableware and homeware, with select pieces created in exclusive collaboration with artists and independent makers around the world
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Gainsborough at The Frick Collection
When The Frick Collection opens Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture on Thursday, it will offer New York its first exhibition… Read More
Welcome Westmoreland – The Frick’s New Café
It was a long awaited and much celebrated occasion when The Frick Collection reopened in March, unveiling its stunning five… Read More
Iris Apfel Collection at Christie’s
The more is more spirit of the exuberant Iris Apfel is coming to Christie’s at the end of this month…. Read More