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SWADOH: In Praise of the Hand – Artistry & Design

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May 18, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

SWADOH: In Praise of the Hand – Artistry & Design

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Date:
May 18
Time:
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Event Category:
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Website:
https://villa-albertine.org/events/oui-design-2024/

Organizer

SWADOH

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Neighborhood
Manhattan - Flatiron / Nomad District
Business Name
SWADOH
Borough
Manhattan
Category
Interior Design

Venue

284 5th Ave
New York City, 10001 United States

Venue

284 5th Ave
New York City, 10001 United States

In Praise of the Hand – Artistry & Design – is an event hosted by SWADOH at the Karen Pearse showroom in New York City. This distinctive gathering aims to illuminate the talents of multiple renowned French creators and artisans each offering a refreshingly original perspective on interpreting materials and textures. Through their work, they ingeniously blend traditional and contemporary techniques to interpret materials and textures in captivating ways offering a fresh perspective on French craftsmanship.

Celine Wright (lighting designer), Lucie Touré (paper designer), Emilie Grière (lighting designer), Solenne Jolivet (textile artist and artisan), and Morgane Baroghel-Crucq (fiber artist) will have the pleasure of introducing you to their work in person and the multiple applications in the world of interior design, luxury products, and art. This event promises to be a celebration of French craftsmanship or Savoir Faire!SWADOH has the privilege of representing talented creators and engaging in collaboration with them, working at the intersection of artistic and artisanal savoir-faire by offering innovative creation and design solutions.

Through this event, attendees can expect to embark on a journey celebrating the art of the hand, where innovation and tradition intertwine seamlessly, promising an immersive experience like no other.

Bienvenue!

This exhibition has been supported by Oui Design!, a program of Villa Albertine, Albertine Foundation and Mobilier National, with the support of Institut français.

Venue

284 5th Ave
New York City, 10001 United States