Man's Best Friend: Graeme And Lewis | MR PORTER

Watch artist Graeme Black and his Staffordshire bull terrier, Lewis, at their serene Grade II-listed Georgian home, Wood End, overlooking the Yorkshire Dales and Lake Semerwater. Together with his partner, designer Jonathan Reed, Black has transformed an old cowshed into the exquisite Thorns Gallery. Born on Scotland’s east coast, Black spent years in Milan as a designer for Giorgio Armani and Ferragamo, while Reed crafted interiors for clients from David Bowie to Jordanian royalty. Today, they live and work amid drystone walls and woodland, balancing creativity and rural calm. From oils and acrylics to tapestries with Stephens Tapestry Studio, Black continues to explore the energy of nature, always with loyal Lewis by his side. This is a portrait of artistry, companionship, and life beautifully lived.