Midsummer trip to Hampton
- Curated by Younghye
- Jul 14, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 10
"A Summer Art Getaway in the Hamptons"
For summer, the Hamptons is my favorite destination. While accommodations can be pricey, I managed to squeeze in a quick two-day trip — short but memorable and full of great energy.
My first stop was the Hamptons Fine Art Fair (hamptonsfineartfair.com). Though smaller than when I last attended in 2022, it still featured impressive exhibitors and a strong international presence, with galleries from London, Mexico City, Colombia, Italy, Chile, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, and Japan. I was thrilled to see original works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Joan Mitchell, and George Condo at the Omer Tiroche Gallery (omertiroche.com). It was also exciting to discover fresh and engaging art by George Morton-Clark and Mersuko Dopazo at (eternitygallery.com).
Next, we headed to Carissa’s Bakery in East Hampton (carissasthebakery.com), known for its trendy Kimchi Cheddar Croissants. While the flavor reminded me of a kimchi pancake wrapped in pastry — not quite my favorite — their overall pastry and cake selection was beautiful and delicious.
In the evening, I attended the East Hampton Antique & Design Show’s VIP Opening (easthamptonhistory.org). I hadn’t been since 2013, and it was amazing to see how much the show had grown.
After chatting with Lynn Stefanelli, PR Representative for the show. I learned the event had evolved from a traditional antique show into a broader Antique and Design show. She’s been with the show since 2014 and brought such positive energy. The VIP night was buzzing with top-tier designers — even James Huniford, founder of Design on a Dime, was right behind me at the entrance. I had briefly met him a couple years ago when I participated as a designer in Design on a Dime, so it was a full-circle moment. The show took place at Mulford Farm (mulford farmstead), beautifully decorated with fresh flowers. It’s a fantastic spot to find rare mid-century outdoor decor. When I was walking around the show, I met, my friend Cynthia Murphy, who designs antique textile pillows, had her lovely booth at A27 (cynthiamurphy.com). It was also great running into New York journalist Wendy Moore. The barn-style setup, the summer vibes, and all the amazing people made for such a relaxing and inspiring evening. https://www.easthamptonantiquesshow.com/
The highlight of the trip was hands down the Midsummer Dance at the Parrish Art Museum (parrishart.org). The museum was designed by the world-renowned Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron (herzogdemeuron.com), the museum is one of my favorite spaces for its location and aesthetics. I first discovered Herzog & de Meuron work when I visited Stadtcasino Basel (stadtcasino-basel.ch) during the Art Basel 2021 — the interior was absolutely stunning. While I wasn’t as impressed by their Songeun Art Space (songeun.or.kr) in Seoul, the Parrish is definitely a gem. Spending the evening there made me fall even more in love with the space. The event itself was magical — an annual benefit filled with beautiful moments. The chandeliers, adorned with fresh flowers by Ovanà NYC (ovandony.com), were breathtaking energy, ,lighting, and music were all perfect.
The Angel + Dren DJ set (angelanddren.com) kept the crowd dancing, and Anna of the North (annaofthenorth.com) gave a stunning live performance. Drinks flowed, hors d’oeuvres were delicious, and the atmosphere was unforgettable. Truly one of the best events I’ve attended this year — pure joy, energy, and art all in one magical night.
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