Halloween Pumpkin Carvings as Art
We are at a loss for words to describe the amazing skill, talent and imagination of artist Ray Villafane and his creepily gorgeous pumpkin carvings, just in time for Halloween. These are not…
Secret Passageway to China
This is the final week and your last chance to see Chinoiserie table settings at their best, at Gump’s in San Francisco. The always-creative, tireless team at Gump’s are showcasing six Bay Area…
Ann Getty at Gump’s
Ann Getty and Associates redefine traditional Chinoiserie in their stunning vignette, ripe with visual poetry and symbolism, steeped in respect and elegance. A table of rarities is presented with restraint in an almost…
Dinner at Gump’s
In an age of dining out, the American tabletop speaks sadly more of ‘desk’ than ‘dinner.’ The lost art of tabletop presentation has been rediscovered and glorified through a Chinoiserie-themed celebration at Gump’s,…
Jewelry for the Home
Stark with shapes and textures straight from nature, a piece by British designer Alexander Lamont is like jewelry for the home. From his workshops in Bangkok, Lamont works in a rare range of…
What We Want Now: Michael Aram
Sitting squarely between the artist and artisan is icon Michael Aram, master metalworker and craft-based objets d’art designer. Aram, who discovered his rich signature metalworking traditions in “a life-altering trip to India,” creates…