Jorge Huguenin points to a barren spot in his courtyard, an inset nook obviously
built to hold something. In this case, a contemporary sculpture of a bright red
flower.
“It will be beautiful,” says Huguenin, who is anxiously awaiting its arrival from an artist in Spain.
When this homeowner talks about art, his eyes light up like the proverbial kid
in a candy shop. In this case, a kid who likes to share.
He is offering to donate a 25-foot-tall version of the sculpture to The
Woodlands.
“I would like everybody to enjoy it,” says Huguenin, owner of the Exim Gallery in Guadalajara, Mexico. “Art makes the world better.”
Ditto for the home.
Huguenin and his wife, Ann, have built the perfect backdrop for their collection
of colorful contemporary art. Many are pieces from Mexico artists they
’ve become associated with through their gallery. The home’s white walls, clean-lined
This fireplace surround stands out with a Rene Almanza painting above. Next to
it, a female sculpture by Yuri Zatarain. Reproduction Barcelona chairs (left)
join other streamlined pieces in this living room.v A taste of Mexico in The Woodlands. The home’s exterior, replete with agave plants, harkens to architecture in the Huguenin’s native Mexico. v A beautifully streamlined, contemporary kitchen with white Silestone countertops
is the perfect backdrop for some whimsical countertop art. Near the window
—two fun, oversized teapots by artist Yuri Zatarain.
