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Cambridge Contemporary Residence

This Cambridge residence brings together a powerful collection of works that explore light, pattern, material, and cultural memory. Pieces by Alia Ali, Anila Quayyum Agha, Lalla Essaydi, David Maisel, and Richard Serra create a rich visual dialogue across photography, sculpture, abstraction, and architectural form. Throughout the home, the collection adds depth and intensity, balancing intricate detail with bold, contemplative moments. As the project came together, Powell collaborated with the interior designer and client to consider how each work contributed to the atmosphere of the space, including selecting pieces for the final photography that highlighted the relationship between the artwork and interiors. This collaborative approach reflects Powell’s work with designers and collectors, helping clients create spaces where artwork feels personal, intentional, and connected to the way they live.

Modern living room with light wood flooring, a fireplace, gray chairs, a wooden accent wall, and abstract art on a white bench.
Interior view of a modern staircase with wooden steps and black railing, a white console table with a colorful framed artwork of a woman in traditional clothing, a large white ceramic vase, and a beige area rug on light-colored flooring.

Alia Ali, Minakshi, 2022

pigment print mounted on aluminum in custom built frame hand upholstered with Rajastani hand-printed cotton, 63 x 39 in.
Interior view of a modern staircase with wooden steps, metal railing, and framed abstract artwork on the wall.

Anila Quayyum Agha, Paradise (Mughal Gardens/Patterned Cube) I, and Paradise (Mughal Gardens/Patterned Cube) II, 2022

resin 47 x 47 in.
A minimalist living room with a white sofa, a light beige throw pillow, a black and white throw blanket, a small white round side table with a vase of dark purple flowers, a black and white rug, and a framed abstract artwork of a waterfall on the wall.

David Maisel, The Mining Project, Butte Montana 9, 1989

archival pigment print, 79 x 26 in.
A modern bedroom with white walls, a bed with white bedding, a black headboard, and decorative pillows. Two white nightstands with books and a lamp are on either side. Above the bed is a framed abstract black and white artwork. Large windows with white curtains let in natural light, and a plant with purple flowers is next to the right window.

Richard Serra, 183rd & Webster Avenue, 2971

three-color lithograph, 32 x 44 in.
Modern dining room with black table, light wood chairs, a vase with green branches, a tray of green apples, a black sculpture, a wooden cabinet with artwork, and a contemporary chandelier.

Lalla Essaydi, Les Femmes du Maroc: Reclining Odalisque #2, 2008

chromogenic print mounted to aluminum,, 30 x 40 in.

photography

Michael J. Lee

interior design

Reid Design


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This project was featured in the May - June 2024 issue.

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