Potichomania, a 19th-century decorative art form from Paris, skillfully transforms glass into porcelain-like beauty, transcending social classes and charming modern society.Read More →
Jacques von Polier, a French designer in Russia, revitalizes Russian fashion with Soviet retro-cool style through collaborations and a commitment to cultural preservation.Read More →
The “Joseph Savina L’avant-garde Bretonne” exhibition at Galerie Downtown celebrates the fusion of traditional Breton craftsmanship with modernist design, showcasing Savina’s enduring legacy.Read More →
Armand Point, a French Symbolist painter, was influenced by Italian Renaissance art and later turned to full-fledged Symbolism, denouncing realism. He also founded Atelier de Haute-Claire.Read More →
Pierre Patout (1879-1965) was a French architect and interior designer known for pioneering Streamline Moderne design and his role in the Art Deco movement.Read More →
Aristide Colotte (1885–1959) was a French glassware designer known for intricate Art Deco pieces. His career included engraving, moudling, and accolades, but ended tragically post-war.Read More →
Edgar Brandt, a French metalworker, was a pioneer of 20th-century ironwork, known for blending traditional and modern techniques in his innovative designs.Read More →
Suzanne Guiguichon (1901-1985) was a renowned French furniture designer and decorator, known for her anonymous designs and notable clientele, including the French President.Read More →
The book on Matali Crasset explores her innovative approach to design, focusing on the interconnectedness of objects, spaces, and users, enriching contemporary French design discourse.Read More →
French Art Deco, popular in the 1920s and 1930s, fused global influences, notably from Egyptian, African, and Asian art, inspired by the 1925 Paris Exposition.Read More →