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David Alhadeff's personal residence in Hollywood serves as a constantly changing canvas for a groundbreaking residential art gallery.

The creator discusses the origins of his modern design initiative, "Living with Art," and the evolving nature of his talent nurturing platform.

David Alhadeff's Hollywood residence serves as a dynamic art gallery, continuously reinventing...
David Alhadeff's Hollywood residence serves as a dynamic art gallery, continuously reinventing itself as a creative canvas.

The Future Perfect, a pioneering gallery specialising in contemporary design, has expanded its presence across the United States with locations in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. The gallery's latest venture, Casa Perfect, operates in Los Angeles, offering an immersive, multi-room experience that seamlessly blends family and work life within a 1957 modernist house in the Hollywood Hills.

In Design Miami, The Future Perfect's booth showcases the breadth of potential of its multi-generational roster, presenting a diverse array of floating textiles and chandeliers, fantastical objects, and fanciful, creature-like furniture crafted by over 20 creatives. Highlights include New Delhi-based artist Vikram Goyal's first-ever US exhibition, celebrating the dramatic essence and scale of his bronze relief works, and a new furniture collection by designer Chris Wolston, inspired by Art Nouveau and natural forms.

The gallery's offerings extend beyond its Design Miami booth, as evidenced by the eclectic collection at The Goldwyn House, a residence owned by The Future Perfect's founder David Alhadeff. The Goldwyn House, a 1916 residence in the Hollywood Hills, serves as a canvas for The Future Perfect's boundary-pushing offerings, particularly site-specific architectural works. Notable features include an eccentric, bronze-murals-and-tiles powder room elevated by Chris Wolston's quirky artistry and an Olivia Cognet-designed, glazed outdoor firepit.

In addition to the unique, one-off pieces created by designers such as Chris Wolston, Olivia Cognet, Christophe Delcourt, and Floris Wubben, The Goldwyn House's interiors boast stunningly upholstered, bespoke soft seating by Christophe Delcourt and an Art Deco design-inspired rug collection courtesy of Christopher Farr. Wubben has recently started making full-scale dining tables in glazed ceramic at The Goldwyn House.

The Future Perfect began as a collectible furniture and objects store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in 2003, with a mission to champion American contemporary designers. David Alhadeff, the gallery's founder, has remained dedicated to this mission, curating a diverse roster of designers and artists whose works are showcased in the gallery's studio-created works and one-of-a-kind pieces in homeware, lighting, textiles, and wall coverings.

Recently, The Future Perfect announced the winner of its inaugural namesake prize, awarded to Bahamian visual artist Anina Major, who creates pastel-hued, sculptural works referencing the straw weaving practices of her homeland. The prize serves as a testament to The Future Perfect's commitment to nurturing and promoting the work of emerging designers and artists.

As The Future Perfect continues to grow and evolve, its commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary design remains steadfast. Whether in its Design Miami booth, Casa Perfect, or The Goldwyn House, The Future Perfect's offerings are a testament to the power of design to transform spaces and inspire awe.

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