Collecting is an act of transmission. It is not simply the acquisition of an object, but the inheritance of a cultivated eye. It is the discipline of looking, the patience of understanding and the intuition to distinguish the essential from the incidental.

Collecting design is far more than a decorative gesture. It is a cultural act, an aesthetic commitment, and often a patrimonial undertaking. Throughout the exhibition, the history of modern design, from the sculptural intelligence of Jean Royère, the kinetic language of Philippe Hiquily to the luminous atmosphere of Max Ingrand, is fully understood through proximity. Each work carries within it a fragment of history, the spirit of its time, a technical innovation, the singular vision of its author.

Starting May 18, Galerie Gabriel presents “The Cultivated Eye”, an exhibition, curated by Julie Hillman, exploring the interior of a collector who sees, preserves and transmits.

Presented by Villa Albertine, the 4th annual edition of Oui Design! brings together a dynamic program of exhibitions, open studios, panel discussions, and special events across New York City, highlighting the evolving dialogue between French and American creative communities. 

Oui Design! is made possible with the support of Fondation Bettencourt Schueller, major sponsor of Oui Design!, as well as Manufactures Nationales–Sèvres & Mobilier National.