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My First Piece of Art: Wolfgang Puck
The chef who redefined California cuisine—and whose first New York restaurant opens this summer—explains how his dining rooms end up looking like museumsI’ve had artists in my life since the early 1980s at Spago. That’s when I met Andy Warhol—he did our menus and wine labels—and also when I became friends with Robert Rauschenberg. When I first opened CUT in Beverly Hills, I was looking for an L.A. artist who could do some ... More -
My First Piece of Art: Tommy Hilfiger
The designer, whose eponymous fashion brand celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, reminisces about his Studio 54 days and the lithographs that stole his heartI met Andy Warhol in New York City in the late 1970s at Studio 54, and he took me to his studio, The Factory, to show me his art. I couldn’t afford any of it back then, even though it was very inexpensive. But I loved ... More -
My First Piece of Art: Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis
The onetime wild child—whose German castle has been exalted in a lavish new tome, The House of Thurn ind Taxis—reflects on befriending, and collecting, Keith HaringMy art collection is very much about my own personal taste. It’s very colorful, with a lot of Pop Art. It’s not conceptual at all, but more about fun and humor. I first met Keith Haring at Andy Warhol’s Factory. Andy had invited us for lunch, so we started talking and Keith told ... More -
My First Piece of Art: Mark Mothersbaugh
L.A. artist Bob Zoell was a source of inspiration for the Devo co-founder, prolific composer and artist, who launches his eyewear collaboration, Mothersbaugh X Baum, this winterI studied printmaking at Kent State University, but then Devo took me on a side trip. In the early 1980s, I spent time in downtown L.A. on Traction Avenue, which was a big artist hangout. I worked with Richard Duardo from Future Perfect Gallery, who was the screen printer for artists ... More -
My First Piece of Art: Drew Barrymore
The actress finds inspiration in the art of the everyday. Her first book of photography, Find It in Everything, comes out this monthYears ago, when I dropped out of school, I was determined to surround myself with objects and ideas that were interesting and important. I pored over art books and made a point to visit museums and galleries. I began ... More -
My First Piece of Art: Daniel Boulud
The French chef shares the story of the first painting he ever ownedWhen I opened my first restaurant, Daniel, on East 76th Street, I worried about what I was going to put on the walls. The David Findlay Galleries were next door and I decided to start a relationship with the owner, so I borrowed three paintings by ... More -
Mikhail Baryshnikov’s First Big Art Purchase
The world-renowned Russian dancer explains why this avant-garde piece spoke to himIt was the winter of 1975, in Paris. I wandered into the Galerie Proscenium, where there were 30 or 40 pieces on the walls. The simplicity of this piece spoke to me. And the extraordinary resemblance [to Serge Diaghilev]. There's something ... More -
Francisco Costa: My First Big Art Purchase
The Calvin Klein designer discusses his appreciation for the work of Argentinian artist Guillermo Kuitca"I remember the first time I saw Guillermo Kuitca’s collage work—I was immediately curious to learn more. It felt very minimal and textural, with a lot of soul. I was able to meet him through Angela Westwater, his dealer at Sperone Westwater gallery, and got ... More
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