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ifted, innovative, brilliant, genius, energetic,
and more have been showered upon the legendry
decorator Michael Taylor.

Jackson Pollock noting: ‘Pollock, with his childlike splashes of
paint on canvas in such a seeming simplistic form, created a
With such naïve innovations he made a profound statement
and marked a turning point in American art. Michael Taylor
made just such a contribution to the world of interiors.
He incorporated into his work the most common and
primitive elements of nature: straw carpets, ancient clay
pottery, Indian baskets and artifacts, tree stump tables and
made creations that had been exclusive to tribal living for

his parents to leave country life behind and attend medical
school. He enlisted as a paramedic in the Navy during WWII
and upon returning home eschewed the idea of medicine,
opting to follow his passion for design instead.
PREVIOUS PAGE: Michael’s timeless style was never better than in this San
Francisco residence designed in 1983. Crafted to compliment and highlight the
extensive art collection, the room became a piece of art on its own
LEFT: Designed by Michael in 1971, this Malibu home was a modern sculpture
turned residence. The iconic large-scale cushions and the