Snugged into the hillside in Montana’s Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, this home melds contemporary architecture with the adventure of a ski-in, ski-out getaway. “They wanted that alpine anchor,” says architect Reid Smith, “but they also liked the cleaner lines of contemporary Scandinavian design.” The 6,400-square-foot house...
In my home office, hanging square in the middle of a wall crowded with beloved paintings and photographs, is a poster from the 1994 Telluride Bluegrass Festival. I first saw this poster when I was a little girl, maybe 6 or 7 years old, inside...
The members of the Taos Society of Artists built their reputations in oil paint. But, as well-rounded professionals, most with traditional academic training, they were also fluent in a variety of media. About half of the artists in the group explored printmaking, with E. Martin...
Collectors showed a strong appreciation for the iconography, heritage, and spirit of the American West during late summer and autumn auctions. Wildlife works and art by historic and contemporary Indigenous artists were among the offerings that stirred art enthusiasts and brought large bids. The Jackson Hole...
As businessman and philanthropist Steve Lynn has matured as an art collector, one thing has become abundantly clear: Sharing one’s collection enhances the experience of it. “Why do it if you aren’t going to let others enjoy it?” Lynn asks. “It’s not fun to drink a...
If you’re a collector thinking about diving into a major remodel or new construction but don’t know where to start, why not consider letting your artwork take the lead? Think of it this way: Your art collection and those unique objects you’ve found on your...
There’s a story that art historian Michael R. Grauer tells about two co-founders of the Taos Society of Artists, the small group of painters who, beginning in 1915, were highly influential in popularizing realistic and romanticized images of the American Southwest. The first time William...
Cathi and Steven House of San Francisco-based House + House Architects met on their first day of Virginia Tech’s architecture program, and married the day after they graduated. Then, the couple worked to save up for a year-long trip to Europe, where they visited all the...
Wander down Park City’s Main Street on an evening in the height of the winter tourist season, and the small-town charm is palpable. A trolley makes its way on the snow-covered streets of historic Old Town. Breweries, distilleries, fine dining establishments, art galleries, and boutiques...
According to Andrea Schumacher and her interior design team, designing a home is like curating an art collection. Schumacher selects each furnishing and decorative element for its outstanding nature and contribution to the collected space. Many items are custom designed to achieve the exact look...