Artful Living: O’Keeffe & Modern Design

Nestled in the desert landscape of Abiquiú sits an unlikely mid-century–modern masterpiece. With a discerning eye for design, Georgia O’Keeffe transformed a traditional adobe home into an artist’s sanctuary. With its large picture windows, skylights, open concept layout, and modern furnishings, O’Keeffe’s home circumvents regional norms—yet still includes original architectural features and traditional adobe treatments. Despite being miles from design hubs like New York or Chicago, O’Keeffe’s connections with furniture and textile designers, coupled with her keen sense of style, resulted in a dynamic space where O’Keeffe could experiment with color, pattern, and texture.

O’Keeffe’s home was meticulously crafted to foster inspiration, contemplation, and artistic innovation. The Home & Studio, where she resided from 1949 to 1984, is a testament to the connection between art and design. In this exhibition, we invite you to learn about the objects O’Keeffe selected to make Abiquiú the home that continues to inspire designers and design enthusiasts to this day.