In our Friday Five column, we ask a designer, artist, or creative to tell us their five favorite things.
The Alkemis Paint co-founder shares the artists, landscapes, and experiences that continue to shape her creative perspective
The Aranda\Lasch principal shares his love of his kids’ art, Piranesi, chairs, and more.
Benoist F. Drut, collector and owner of the Manhattan gallery Maison Gerard, shares some of his favorite pieces, from a Louis XV armchair to an Eiffel Tower sculpture, and more.
Architect Amanda Martoccchio shares some of her favorites in nature, from Hawthorn trees to the Rocky Mountains, and more.
Designer-builder Lidia Valdivia shares some of her favorite destinations, from Egypt to Greece, and more.
Known for her expressive use of color, interior designer Jasmin Reese shares her love of a Hercules ring, her cat, the driving range at night, and more.
East Hampton-based architect Xiao Lin shares some of her favorite objects, from her grandmother’s mala bracelet to a ceramic incense holder, and more.
Icelandic-born architect Tryggvi Thorsteinsson shares some favorite elements of nature, from the way water moves to moss on lava fields, and more.
Chromatic auteur Tony Piloseno recounts his creative journey from early passions to purpose-driven business while sharing inspiration.
Peter Pelsinski, principal and co-founder of SPAN Architecture, shares his love of science/science fiction, color, play, and more.
Architect and artist Barry Ginder shares his love of fellow painters, from Gerhard Richter to Sean Scully, and more.
Alex Lerian, native New Yorker and general manager of Ege Capets Americas, shares some of his favorites, from museums to live music, and more, in this Friday Five.
Erika Hardman, co-owner and creative director of Hardman Design, shares her love of her dogs, architectural shoes, the California desert, and more.
Interior designer Coco Greenblum shares some of her favorite elements and spaces, from a stair railing to a bathroom in Mexico City, and more.
Architect Paige Lawrence, principal at 787 Design Studio, shares her love of dogs, wildflowers, vintage furniture, and more.