Luminaire deepened its role as a cultural connector on the West Coast, hosting two immersive events in San Francisco and Los Angeles that brought together visionaries across design, art, architecture, and luxury. Each gathering explored the intersection of disciplines, affirming Luminaire’s mission to curate experiences where design is not just seen—but deeply felt.
San Francisco: An Evening of Italian Design and Abstract Expression
Thursday, June 5th – In partnership with Molteni&C, Luminaire hosted a private dinner at the Molteni&C Flagship Showroom in San Francisco, blending refined Italian craftsmanship with contemporary art in a celebration of form, emotion, and storytelling.
The event was co-hosted by Billy Zane, acclaimed actor and abstract artist, whose expressive works were exhibited throughout the showroom—inviting guests to engage with the pieces in an environment shaped by architectural beauty and intimate conversation.
Attendees included Gordon Knox, President of the San Francisco Art Institute; real estate doyenne Olivia Hsu Decker; philanthropist Iryna Voskerician; among others. The evening unfolded over a flower-filled table, with Zane sharing personal reflections on his creative process and the shared sensibilities between collectible design and expressive art.
"This was about dissolving the frame—letting art live among objects that are equally sculptural, equally alive,” Zane remarked. “It’s in these spaces that new conversations emerge.”
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Los Angeles: Billy Zane x Luminaire in West Hollywood
Saturday June 7th – Luminaire Los Angeles hosted a private reception spotlighting Billy Zane’s newest body of work, further expanding the dialogue between design and art. Set within the brand’s new West Hollywood showroom, the exhibition immersed guests in a curated world where Zane’s paintings conversed with pieces by Edra, Agape, and Piero Lissoni.
The event welcomed leaders from across the luxury, design, and entertainment industries, including representatives from Aston Martin Beverly Hills, McLaren Beverly Hills, O’Gara Coach, Petrossian Caviar, LA Magazine, and tag Front. The evening featured bespoke cocktails, live jazz, and an impromptu artist talk, during which Zane reflected on the emotional layers of his work and its resonance within designed spaces.
"When design is deeply considered, it becomes a frame for memory, for emotion,” he shared. “It’s not separate from art—it’s part of the same language.”
June 2025
