{"id":29499,"date":"2024-02-22T10:31:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T10:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/?p=29499"},"modified":"2024-02-22T10:31:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T10:31:04","slug":"sky-high-spectacle-inside-kelly-behuns-art-museum-clouds-manhattan-homeowner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/sky-high-spectacle-inside-kelly-behuns-art-museum-clouds-manhattan-homeowner\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-High Spectacle: Inside Kelly Behun’s Art Museum in the Clouds for a Manhattan Homeowner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cI can\u2019t decide where I want to sit and have coffee because it\u2019s so nice,\u201d the owner says.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

When a pair of discerning art collectors from Miami<\/strong><\/a> acquired a pied-\u00e0-terre nestled on the 53rd floor of a towering Manhattan skyscraper, their vision transcended the conventional. Eager to intertwine their living space<\/strong> with their prized collection, boasting treasures from luminaries like Andy Warhol, Salvador Dal\u00ed, and Alex Katz, they sought a design approach that would evoke comfort and warmth, rather than museum-like austerity. Entrusting their vision to the renowned ELLE DECOR A-List designer<\/strong>, Kelly Behun<\/strong><\/span>, they embarked on a journey to seamlessly merge artistry with everyday living.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cArt, for me, lives in its own lane, and that is not about decorating,\u201d asserts Behun, whose philosophy eschews the notion of relegating artwork to mere decorative elements within a design scheme<\/strong><\/a>. This steadfast approach rendered her an ideal collaborator for the collectors, who viewed the placement of their cherished pieces as a profound \u201clabor of love.\u201d One standout example was a captivating large-scale abstract canvas by Angel Otero, showcasing a harmonious interplay of hard-edge shapes intertwined with organic foliage. This masterpiece embarked on a journey across the great room, engaging in a dynamic dialogue with the space, before finding its ultimate resting place<\/strong> suspended in visual harmony above a sculptural brass console crafted by Vikram Goyal.<\/div>\n
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Renowned for her signature blend of inviting modernism, Behun<\/strong> discovered an ideal match in the homeowner, who shares her roots in Pittsburgh. Describing her client as decisive, adventurous, and unapologetically opinionated, Behun acknowledges the homeowner\u2019s unwavering stance while appreciating her openness to alternative perspectives. \u201cShe\u2019s decisive, she\u2019s adventurous, she has strong opinions about things,\u201d Behun reflects. \u201cBut she\u2019s not unwilling to consider other ways of thinking.\u201d This mutual respect and receptiveness laid the foundation for a collaboration brimming with creative synergy and boundless possibility.<\/div>\n
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Frequent visitors to New York to spend time with their two grown children, the collectors were captivated by the allure of the 57th Street penthouse nestled within the newly erected Steinway Tower, a remarkable achievement in design by SHoP Architects, seamlessly linked to the historic Steinway Hall. \u201cStepping into our home, the view steals the show,\u201d remarks the client, awestruck by the breathtaking panorama that unfolds before them. The expansive great room offers a majestic vantage point overlooking the verdant expanse of Central Park, while the kitchen and bedroom<\/a>s<\/strong> boast windows that frame the dynamic cityscape downtown. \u201cEvery other element serves as a supporting cast,\u201d adds the client, emphasizing the centrality of the unparalleled views to their living experience.<\/div>\n
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Upon stepping foot into the apartment for the first time, she felt an intuitive pull guiding her towards the perfect placement for each artwork. A Charles Gaines masterpiece, encapsulating an autumnal tree within an acrylic box from his renowned \u201cCentral Park\u201d series, found its rightful spot to the left of the great room\u2019s expansive windows, allowing the natural light to dance across its intricate details. Sensing the grandeur of the central entry hall, she envisioned it as the ideal setting for one of El Anatsui\u2019s awe-inspiring tapestries, painstakingly crafted from discarded metal bottle caps\u2014a quest that culminated in the discovery of the perfect piece. Now, this monumental artwork stands in silent dialogue with a small yet surreal portrait by Dal\u00ed, depicting a woman enveloped by a celestial halo of clouds, creating a mesmerizing juxtaposition of textures, colors, and narratives.<\/div>\n
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