THE NEW YORK TIMES
Show Us Your Walls
By Shivani Vora
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| Alain Verzeroli poses for a portrait in his Manhattan home with, from left, Erwin Olaf’s “Irene” (2007), from his “Grief” series, and Cui Xiuwen’s “Angel No. 11” (2006). Credit: Brittainy Newman/The New York Times |
After long days in the kitchen, the chef Alain Verzeroli says he indulges in a “visual feast” to wind down. That involves communing with his art collection. “There’s nothing more relaxing for me than to come home and be surrounded by all the pieces I’ve so carefully collected,” he said, standing in the foyer of his Midtown duplex, gesturing at the works adorning the walls and tables. The French chef, 53, lives here with his wife, Isabelle Verzeroli, who is the vice president of marketing and communications for Cartier and his co-conspirator in art-buying. “Isabelle loves art, and I cannot buy anything without her liking the piece as much I do,” he said. [
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| From left, Helmut Newton’s “Tomb of Talma” (1977) and Kouzo Takeuchi’s “Sculpture” (2013). |
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| Takashi Murakami’s “Korin: The Time of Celebration” (2015).Credit: Brittainy Newman/The New York Times |
