Irene Neuwirth
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Between titans of art, fashion, and gems behind a cast copper façade on Madison Avenue, a rabbit hole where whimsy, wonder, and fine jewelry co-exist with a refined sense of playfulness. A larger than life giraffe by artist, Clare Crespo, a fellow Los Angeles native, greets visitors from the bustling city, welcoming them to the fantastical world of luxury and irreverence that lies beyond her window perch.
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Surrealist motifs come to life in wall-mounted vitrines that line the store’s walls; assemblages of playful fauna sculpted by London-based artist Shona Heath play host to gems and geodes, a nod to Neuwirth’s love for animals. At the store’s center, a towering brass Palm Tree adorned with light-up coconuts was a commission from Colombian artist Chris Wolston, a nod to Neuwirth’s west coast provenance.
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With an address due west from Central Park and its famed Alice in Wonderland sculpture, details strike a balance between luxury and whimsy; a custom carpet by Christopher Farr hints at the park’s grassy terrains while a hand-painted psychedelic pattern lines the spiral staircase leading to Neuwirth’s entertaining lounge.
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