Peter Marino is one of those people who exemplify the adage “don’t judge a book by its cover.” One look at his regulation uniform of black biker leather and one tends to be a little intimidated and perceive Marino as one tough guy. But his body of breathtaking design work dispels all that and one is left with awe at how this much beauty has come from one designer.
Marino is the subject of a new blockbuster exhibition at Miami Beach’s Bass Museum of Art. We get a glimpse of not only his work but his spectacular art collection and what makes this guy tick. Entitled “One Way” it implies that Marino has pointed his singular eye to only that which pleases him since he graduated from architecture school at Cornell. He began collecting art during his stint working for Andy Warhol in the 70’s. Marino had no money, so Andy paid him in art. From there, Marino began his remarkable career and there has been no looking back.
Although Peter Marino designs beautiful houses for beautiful people, On Madison is enamored of his commercial projects which include flagship stores for Vuitton and Chanel among many others. We think this is Marino at his creative best.
Images of the Louis Vuitton Store, London
Images of the Chanel Store, Paris