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Galerie Editors' Picks: From Antiparos Exhibitions to Art Trading Cards

other · 2026-08-04

This week's cultural highlights from Galerie feature nine notable events and products. L'Appartement, a gallery based in Geneva, makes its Greek debut with 'Melting Beauty' on Antiparos, running until August 31, showcasing artists like Sean Scully, Yinka Shonibare, and Amy Sillman. The BlackStar Film Festival is set to take place in Philadelphia from August 6-9, celebrating its 15th edition with 91 films from over 43 nations, including premieres by Haile Gerima and Dr. Fahamu Pecou. Elizabeth Roberts Architects has revamped the Alpine House in Jackson Hole, originally established by Olympic skiers Hans and Nancy Johnstone. Somerset House is now presenting vintage furniture and works by Pierre Jeanneret at Galerie Sardine in Amagansett. Contemporary100 introduces art trading cards featuring Daniel Arsham, while Kohler launches Heated BubbleMassage technology for its bathtubs. Rado's True Round Open Heart Limited Edition, restricted to 888 pieces, features a photochromatic dial, and Dior Maison presents the Fantastic Journey tableware collection inspired by Jules Verne's classic.

Key facts

  • L'Appartement presents 'Melting Beauty' on Antiparos, Greece through August 31
  • Exhibition features Sean Scully, Yinka Shonibare, Amy Sillman, Arlene Shechet, Kennedy Yanko, Alekos Fassiano
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden members get access to The Newt in Somerset's 2,000-acre estate
  • BlackStar Film Festival runs August 6-9 in Philadelphia, with 91 films from 43+ countries
  • Elizabeth Roberts Architects renovates Alpine House in Jackson Hole
  • Somerset House takes over Galerie Sardine in Amagansett through end of August
  • Contemporary100 launches art trading cards with 1-of-1 Artist-Signed Card
  • Kohler adds Heated BubbleMassage to Ceric and Evok bath collections
  • Rado True Round Open Heart Limited Edition limited to 888 pieces
  • Dior Maison's Fantastic Journey collection inspired by Jules Verne

Entities

Artists

  • Sean Scully
  • Yinka Shonibare
  • Amy Sillman
  • Arlene Shechet
  • Kennedy Yanko
  • Alekos Fassiano
  • Haile Gerima
  • Dr. Fahamu Pecou
  • Iyabo Kwayana
  • Elizabeth Roberts
  • Alan Eckstein
  • Haley Loewenthal
  • Pierre Jeanneret
  • Pierre Chapto
  • Hans Agne Jakobsson
  • Poul Henningsen
  • Georges Jouve
  • Jacques Adnet
  • Gae Aulenti
  • Maison Desny
  • Jane Yang D'Haene
  • Allen Gandhi
  • Susumu Kamijo
  • Sam Falls
  • Erin Falls
  • Daniel Arsham
  • Felipe Pantone
  • Rachel Youn
  • Hebru Brantley
  • Tyrrell Winston
  • Johnson Tsang
  • Mulgil Kim
  • Joshua Vides
  • Stash
  • Tanya Marcuse
  • Stickymonger
  • Vhils
  • Ludovic Nkoth
  • Joseph Lee
  • Brooke DiDonato
  • Josh Sperling
  • Gina Beavers
  • Xavi Bou
  • Cordelia de Castellane
  • Christian Dior
  • Hans Johnstone
  • Nancy Johnstone

Institutions

  • L'Appartement
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • The Newt in Somerset
  • BlackStar Film Festival
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
  • Wilma Theater
  • Suzanne Roberts Theatre
  • Elizabeth Roberts Architects
  • Alpine House
  • Somerset House
  • Galerie Sardine
  • Contemporary100
  • Kohler
  • Rado
  • Dior Maison
  • Galerie Magazine

Locations

  • Antiparos
  • Greece
  • Geneva
  • Somerset
  • Brooklyn
  • Philadelphia
  • Jackson Hole
  • Amagansett
  • Hamptons
  • Long Island City
  • Queens
  • New York City

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