LSSAA’s Art Inspired Gift Guide 2023
November 16, 2023
Our 2023 Gift Guide is bursting with art inspired objects that will excite every art lover on your list.
FOR THE DECORATOR
Limited series of 8 pieces + 4 artist’s proofs; Each piece is numbered and signed by the designer, Maison Matisse, and the craftsman; 15.3” H x 12.8” W
Maison Matisse
Price Upon Request
The vase is part of a collection of 3 earthenware vases designed by Jaime Hayon to celebrate Henri Matisse’s 150th birthday and made in the storied Bosa Trade studio in Venice. We love how Matisse’s designs have been transformed into this unique object.
Hand-painted ceramic bauble with ribbon and paper cut-out hand; Edition of 42
KAYE DONACHIE HAND PAINTED BAUBLE
House of Voltaire
Retail: £60.00
Add some fun to your holiday decor with these hand-painted ceramic ornaments with paper cut-out hands by British artist Kaye Donachie!
FOR THE HOSTESS
A set of 4 napkin rings; 0.75″ H x 2″ L x 1.5″ W
“I WANNA HOLD YOUR” NAPKIN RING SET
Comingsoon New York
Retail: $75.00
Inspired by the Dada movement, these napkin rings will add a dash of elegance to your next dinner party!
Fine bone China plate; 10.5” diameter; Edition of 250
Hauser&Wirth Shop
Retail: $250
This limited edition plate is in support of the National Coalition for the Homeless. Inspired by Ed Clark’s “Midi Series #4″(2001), the plate captures Clark’s mastery of texture and color.
Set of 4 cappuccino cups
SFMOMA Museum Store
Retail: $150.00
Member Price: $135.00
Judy Chicago has made these espresso cups her own with her iconic brushstrokes from the Great Ladies series, dedicated to women who have played a fundamental role in the history of art, literature, and politics.
Fiberglass (antique parchment) serving tray with silkscreen print by Lawrence Weiner; 12” diameter; Published by Onestar Press; Produced by Camtray (now renamed Cambro)
Marian Goodman Gallery Shop
Retail: $90.00
Elevate your cocktail game with this fun serving tray designed by American artist Lawrence Weiner.
Silver fortune cookie; nickel plated; 2″ H x 3″ Diameter
Comingsoon New York
Retail: $35.00
This silver fortune cookie hinges open so you can write your own fortune, the whimsical answer for any gift occasion!
FOR THE HOMEBODY
55 x 55 in; 100% Geelong or 100% Cashmere blanket that comes with accompanying canvas tote bag
Hauser & Wirth Shop
Retail: $180.00 (Geelong); $560.00 (Cashmere)
This Lee Lozano art-inspired blanket comes in two materials: Geelong and Cashmere. A cozy gift for the homebody on your list.
Premium Japanese-style incense; 4.75″ L x 1.5″ Ø
Cinnamon Projects
Retail: $205.00
The incense burners are inspired by the symbolism, geometries and tools of ancient cultures and rituals — a healing scent matched by their elegant design.
Printed limited edition linen tea towel by David Shrigley; 100% linen; 26.4″ x 19.7″
David Shigley Life is Fantastic Tea Towel
Third Drawer Down
Retail: $27.00
An iconic David Shrigley design comes to life on this tea towel.
Frida Kahlo self portrait socks in two sizes (Large: fits Women 10–12.5 or Men 8–12; Medium: fits Women 6–9.5 or Men 4.5–7.5)
Hyperallergic
Retail: $14.00
Celebrate one of the world’s most important artists with these comfy socks.
FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
MoMA Exclusive: Limit one color per customer; Made from hand-painted resin; 4.5”h x 4”w x 4”d
YOSHITOMO NARA LITTLE WANDERER SNOW GLOBE
MoMA Design Store
Retail: $85.00
Member Price: $76.50
Yoshitomo Nara’s Little Wanderer—a character based on his 1999 sculpture Little Pilgrims (Night Walking)—has found a new home in this charming snow globe.
Hand-crocheted and made of 100% cotton; Handwash; For age 3 months+; 10 x 4 x 2 inches each
SFMOMA
Retail: $40.00
Member Price: $36.00
This special collection of adorable dolls are dressed to impress with patterns inspired by the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian.
Bomber Artist Series All Mountain 78: Jean-Michel Basquiat (Evil Thoughts); 78 mm underfoot waist width; Metal sandwich construction; Full wood core; Available in 4 lengths: 150, 160, 170, 180
Artware
Retail: $2,250.00
Time to upgrade your ski gear with these bold new Bomber skis that bring the art of legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat to life.
1000-piece jigsaw puzzle; 19.6 × 27.5 inches; Edition of 250
DANA SCHUTZ MOUNTAIN GROUP PUZZLE
Platform
Retail: $200.00
The celebrated American artist Dana Schutz has reimagined her 2018 painting Mountain Group as a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle.
FOR THE COLLECTOR
KARITA DE DIOSA, 2022; Archival Pigment Print; 20″ x 24″; Limited edition of 25, 5AP and 1PP
DONNA HUANCA “KARITA DE DIOSA”, 2022
Art For Change
Retail: $1,500.00
This hand embellished print is a collaboration with American artist Donna Huanca and ART FOR CHANGE. The imagery comes from Donna Huanca’s site-specific, multimedia performance and installation at Copenhagen Contemporary, Lengua Llorona in 2019.
11 colour screenprint on Somerset Velvet Warm White 400gsm; Produced by Counter Studio, Margate; 29.9 x 23.6 in; Signed and dated by the artist; Edition of 100
Counter Editions
Retail: $3,000.00
Lisa Brice challenges traditional representations of women in Western art history through her figurative painting practice. The female nude, depicted in Brice’s signature cobalt blue, is reclaimed from a male gaze that seeks to disempower women as passive objects of desire.
A third of profits from the sale of each print will benefit the ICA London.
8 colour lithograph on Somerset Satin White 300gsm; Produced by Counter Studio, Margate; 29.9 x 23.6 in; Signed, dated and numbered by the artist; Edition of 75
ANTONIA SHOWERING, “NEW LIVES”, 2023
Counter Editions
Retail: $3,200.00
In New Lives (2023), shimmering bodies of water and the rolling crests of mountains in the distance anchor the landscape, echoing Cezanne’s decades-long fascination with the hills overlooking Aix-en-Provence.
A third of profits from the sale of each print will benefit the ICA London.
Made of clay, resin, and wood; Dimensions vary
R & Company
Prices vary
Hand sculpted in clay and cast-resin with a hand-painted wooden base, the sculptures by artist Ashley Hicks will be a thoughtful gift for the art lover in your life!
FOR THE FASHIONISTA
10.2 x 6.3 inches; 100% cotton, with adjustable leather strap and LV Initials signature
Louise Vuitton
Retail: $760.00
The Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collection is the ultimate go-to for Kusama fans. Inpsired by all things polka dot, this hat celebrates Kusama’s iconic infinity net paintings.
Produced by Derrick Adams Studio; Material: 100% cotton; Comes in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
DERRICK ADAMS: SWEET RETREAT T-SHIRT
Gagosian Shop
Retail: $60.00
Add some joy to your winter fashion with this happy T-Shirt inspired by Adam’s painting Everything and a Ring (2023), which debuted at his inaugural exhibition at Gagosian in 2023.
Solid .925 sterling silver pendants that are the wearable versions of Josh Smith sculptures; 1.4 × 1.0 × 0.3 inches; Edition of 65; Handmade in New York; Each box signed Josh Smith 2023
Platform
Retail: $375.00
Each handmade necklace takes inspiration from Josh Smith’s found twig sculptures, translated into precious pendants. This wearable sculpture is the fashion accessory of the season.
White, cotton blend sneakers with all-over graphic print; Outer: canvas 100%; Lining: canvas 100%; Sole: rubber 100%
VANS X JAVIER CALLEJA OG AUTHENTIC L “POTTING SOIL” SNEAKERS
Farfetch
Retail: $157.00
Javier Calleja’s trademark big-eyed creatures find a new home on these fashionable sneakers.
MoMA in collaboration with Champion; 80% Cotton 20% Polyester
MoMA
Retail: $90.00
Member: $81.00
“I just happened to paint words like someone else paints flowers,” ~ Ed Ruscha
“OOF” from Ruscha’s 1962 painting make a statement on this cozy hoodie.
FOR THE BOOKWORM
Edited by Mark Godfrey and Katy Siegel, this book explores the bold vision and vast range of achievements of 136 women artists drawn from the Shah Garg Collection
The Shah Garg Collection
Retail: $60.00
If you couldn’t make it to the Shah Garg Collection exhibition in New York City this fall, you can do a deep dive into this incredible collection of women artists through this sumptuous book.
Edited by Christophe Cherix with Ana Torok and Kiko Aebi; Hardcover 9w x 10.5″h
MoMA
Retail: $75.00
Member Price: $67.50
Published to accompany the most comprehensive exhibition of the artist’s work to date—and his first solo exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, New York—this richly illustrated catalogue celebrates Ruscha’s most acclaimed paintings alongside lesser-known aspects of his practice.
Edited by Samantha Friedman, with contributions from Laura Neufeld and Emily Olek; Year of design: 2023; 9w x 10.5″h
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE: TO SEE TAKES TIME
MoMA
Retail: $50.00
Member Price: $45.00
Published in conjunction with Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time, at the Museum of Modern Art, this volume reunites many of O’Keeffe’s rarely seen works, from the organic abstractions, nudes, and blazing sunsets of the artist’s early career to the flowers, portraits, and aerial views of the following decades.
Distributed for the Menil Collection and the Whitney Museum of American Art; Hardcover: 232 pages; 0.63″ H x 11.26″ L x 9.13″ W
Whitney Shop
Retail: $50.00
Member Price: $45.00
To accompany Ruth Asawa’s current exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art, this volume is the first to consider the significance of drawing in Asawa’s oeuvre throughout her career.
A beautiful artist-designed journal plus a catalogue celebrating her poetry
David Zwirner Books
Retail: $76.50
For those that missed Kusama’s exhibition at David Zwirner earlier this year, this journal and exhibition catalogue Every Day I Pray for Love brings us into Kusama’s imaginative world.
Poems by Cheryl Johnson-Odim, Rashid Johnson’s mother, are accompanied here by a selection of Johnson’s drawings and a far-ranging conversation between mother and son
CHERYL & RASHID JOHNSON: HEART-TURNED-INSIDE-OUT POEMS
Hauser&Wirth Shop
Retail: $45.00
The book is beautiful collaboration between the visual artist Rashid Johnson and his mother, the poet Cheryl Johnson-Odim. Rashid’s paintings are juxtaposed against the words from his mother’s text ‘Other Women Before Me’—first published in 1985, the year Rashid turned eight years old. See how the interplay of poetry and art demonstrates the deep bond between mother and son.
FOR THE PHILANTHROPIST
LSSAA Supported Arts Organizations
For those hoping to support our local arts community this holiday season, please find links below to a list of brilliant organizations with which we are involved and to which we encourage you to contribute!
