Join me for a conversation with artist @jeremy_r_anderson at @santamonicaproper during Frieze.
We’ll be talking fantasy, form, and the fine line between design and make-believe.
Would love to see you there!
Joel & Bianca Chen: A Legacy Shared Across Generations
There are few people who embody the spirit of Los Angeles design the way Joel Chen does. This is not simply a look back, it is an invitation into a life led by instinct, bold decisions, deep relationships, and an enduring belief in beauty.
In “Infinite Curiosity: A Life in Conversation with Joel Chen,” our 2026 Living Legend sits down with his daughter, Bianca Chen, for a candid and heartfelt reflection on fifty years of discovery. From legendary finds and fearless real estate moves to collaborations with icons and an unwavering devotion to family, the morning traces the moments that defined both a career and a legacy.
A rare and meaningful chance to experience the heart behind the legend, and to witness a remarkable life shared across generations.
CHIEF CLUBHOUSE
Tuesday, March 3
9:30am - 10:30am
Reserve your place! Link in bio @design.losangeles
#Legends2026 #BehindTheScenes
#DesignLosAngeles #JoelChen
@jfchen@bink1002@jaofaichen
Celebrating Living Legend Joel Chen, a visionary collector whose eye has shaped the way the world sees design in Los Angeles.
What began as a small shop on Melrose has become JF Chen, a destination where eras, cultures, and ideas converge. Through his instinct and imagination, Joel transformed collecting into an art form, and his gallery into a touchstone for designers everywhere.
His legacy is one of curiosity, generosity, and timeless style. A reminder that great design is never static. It is always evolving.
See Joel in conversation with his daughter Bianca at Legends 2026
CHIEF
March 3, 9:30-10:30am
Link in bio @design.losangeles
#Legends2026 #LivingLegend #JoelChen
#DesignLosAngeles
ON VIEW
Artist Jody Baral’s @jodybaral monumental new ceramic collection
I THINK YOU’RE RIGHT
January 30 – February 28, 2025
LOS ANGELES
Faire Du Vert
1140 South La Brea Avenue 90019
RSVP for the opening night via the link in bio
WHAT DOES THE WORD LOVE MEAN TO YOU?
“Our love is at the center of everything that we do. Love is family. Love is connectivity. Love is just a warm hug.” - Athena Calderone
SUBJECTS : BIOGRAPHIES IN LIGHT on view January 2 through January 17 at APPARATUS NEW YORK.
Explore SUBJECTS and the new CYLINDER : SYSTEM at the link in bio.
#ApparatusCylinder #ApparatusNewYork #ApparatusSubjects
LIGHT YOUR WISDOM
When we say a person is “full of light” the phrase suggests a hard-won inner peace or wisdom. It’s not always visible, and certainly not visible to all, but we can change that too.
SUBJECTS
Joel Chen : Founder, JF Chen
Bianca Chen : Curator, JF Chen / C Project
Camille Okhio : Curator / Writer / Historian
Photographed by Matthew Placek and Dina Litovsky
Discover SUBJECTS : BIOGRAPHIES IN LIGHT at the link in bio.
#ApparatusCylinder #ApparatusNewYork #ApparatusSubjects
