NYCxDESIGN is guided by core values of community, creativity, inclusivity, diversity, and sustainable design for the greater good. Beyond our annual Festival, our year-round programming provides a platform for NYC’s diverse design talent, from students and emerging designers to seasoned professionals. Each program fosters connection, education, and inspiration, empowering the next generation to use design as a powerful tool for positive impact and addressing the world’s most pressing needs.
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.
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.
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This exhibition has been supported by Oui Design!, a program of Villa Albertine, Albertine Foundation and Mobilier National, with the support of Institut français.
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