Pop-Up Exhibition at the Payne Whitney Mansion
Exhibition
Illustration by Des Signes
On May 15, join Villa Albertine for a daylong pop-up exhibition and meet-and-greet with artisans at the Payne Whitney Mansion in New York.
Guests are invited to engage with eight artisans, OuiDesign! Immersion grantees, and Villa Albertine’s craft & design residents, showcasing their work.
For the occasion, a scenography designed by Aurore Vullierme will immerse guests in the creative worlds of each participating artisan who will showcase their savoir-faire. The salons of Villa Albertine will offer a rare opportunity to experience the finest in French craftsmanship.
Participating artisans will include Pierre-Yves Morel, Mathilde Martin, Célina Blundell, Cécile Gray, Julien Vermeulen, Alice Riehl, Julia Debord-Dany, and Fanny Serouart.
Set design and artistic direction by Aurore Vullierme in collaboration with Lang Lang – No.29 and Field Studies Flora. Heartfelt thanks to Bang & Olufsen, Hartis Paris, Jouffre, Magen H Gallery, Matiere Premiere, Petrossian and TPK Fine Art for their generous support.
Mentorship by The Invisible Collection for the five craftspeople, and by Wanted Design for the three residents.
In partnership with
Albertine Foundation
Previously known as FACE Foundation, Albertine Foundation is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting French-American relations through innovative cultural and educational projects. In close partnership with Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education of the French Embassy in the United States, Albertine Foundation promotes artistic, literary, and educational exchange and collaboration between creative professionals from both countries thanks to corporate, foundation, and individual support.
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Manufactures nationales – Sèvres & Mobilier national
Resulting from the merger between the Mobilier national and the Cité de la Céramique – Sèvres & Limoges, the National Manufactures were established on January 1, 2025, to promote the excellence of French craftsmanship and highlight the richness of both tangible and intangible heritage through more than 53 artistic crafts practiced within its manufactures and workshops.
Unique worldwide, this new public entity dedicated to decorative arts, crafts, and design combines heritage and creation to play a central role in implementing the national strategy in support of artistic crafts.
Its mission is structured around six key priorities: education and training; research; creation; support for the fragile ecosystem of artistic crafts; heritage promotion; and the international outreach of craftsmanship.
As the heir to four centuries of history, it comprises two museums (the National Museum of Ceramics in Sèvres and the Adrien Dubouché National Museum in Limoges), nine manufactures and creative workshops (including the Sèvres National Manufactory, the Gobelins Tapestry Manufactory, the Beauvais Tapestry Manufactory, the Savonnerie Carpet Manufactory, the lace workshops of Alençon and Le Puy-en-Velay, and the Research and Creation Workshop for contemporary furniture), seven restoration workshops, and a furnishing commission.
Firmly rooted in local territories, this public institution operates across eight departments: in Paris, Hauts-de-Seine (Sèvres), Hérault (Lodève), Creuse (Aubusson), Orne (Alençon), Haute-Loire (Le Puy-en-Velay), Haute-Vienne (Limoges), and Oise (Beauvais).
Bettencourt Schueller Foundation
Bettencourt Schueller Foundation strives to embody the will of a family, driven by the spirit of enterprise and awareness of its social role, to reveal talents and help them thrive, in three fields that contribute concretely to the common good: life sciences, the arts and solidarity. Both a family foundation and recognized as a public utility since its creation in 1987, the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation intends to give wings to talent to contribute to the success and influence of France.
Institut français
The Institut français is responsible for France’s international cultural program. Supervised by both the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and by the Ministry of Culture, it promotes French culture abroad through cultural exchange initiatives. Operating in a space where the arts, intellectual exchange, cultural and social innovation, and linguistic partnerships interact and intersect, it is also responsible for promoting the French language and the sharing of works, artists, and ideas all over the world. The Institut français is one of Villa Albertine’s main French partners.
NYCxDESIGN
NYCxDESIGN connects and amplifies the broad coalition of design that fuels New York City and enriches the world.
At the heart of NYCxDESIGN’s mission lies the NYCxDESIGN Festival, an annual citywide celebration featuring hundreds of design events, from exhibits and trade shows to talks and tours, drawing hundreds of thousands attendees from near and far, making it a must-attend for design enthusiasts worldwide.
The NYCxDESIGN Festival is New York City’s official celebration of design, and its most impactful annual design event. Each year the Festival is an opportunity to spotlight New York City as a leading global design center, build opportunities for diverse design voices, and key to our position as a cultural capital.
Aurore Vullierme
Aurore Vullierme is a French Creative Director, Scenographer, and Curator based in Brooklyn, New York. With a multidisciplinary approach that blends artistic direction, set design, and exhibition curation, she crafts immersive visual experiences through close collaboration with artists, designers, and cultural institutions. Her work reflects a thoughtful balance between concept and craft. Aurore is also dedicated to supporting emerging talent and advancing inclusivity and accessibility within the art world.
Lang Lang – No.29
As a purveyor of artisanal confections, No.29 is committed to using seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, crafting desserts that balance delicate sweetness with the comforting essence of home. Each creation is a work of art, infused with poetry and imagination, reflecting the brand’s dedication to both quality and creativity. Since its inception in 2020, No.29 has expanded beyond the realm of desserts. It has grown into a creative studio dedicated to exploring and initiating projects that emerge from dialogues on art, set design, and innovation. The brand’s mission is to foster new conversations about the multifaceted nature of home, space, and objects, continually evolving and pushing the boundaries of these concepts.
Field Studies
Based in New York, Field Studies is a floral design practice that works with nature rather than against it. Known best for their collaborations with partners like Natoora, Quarters, Roman and Williams, Tiwa Select and Colin King, the studio is on a mission to re-root the floral industry through projects that prompt pause and wonder, leading observers to discover new ways of appreciating our environment as it evolves around us.
Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen is a luxury audio brand founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen whose devotion and vision remain the foundation for the company. For nearly a century, Bang & Olufsen has been pushing the boundaries of audio technology, and the company continues to sit at the forefront of acoustic innovation. Today, every Bang & Olufsen product is still characterized by the unique combination of beautiful sound, timeless design, and unrivalled craftsmanship. The company’s innovative and progressive products are sold worldwide in Bang & Olufsen stores, on bang-olufsen.com and in select retailers.
Hartis Paris
HARTIS is a French collectible furniture Maison founded by designer Hugo Besnier. Guided by the idea of “inhabiting life,” HARTIS creates refined, made-to-order pieces that blend elegance, comfort, and functionality. Crafted by master French artisans from noble and natural materials, each object reflects timeless beauty and exceptional know-how.
Jouffre
Founded in 1987 in Lyon, the historic heart of French textile craft, Jouffre is renowned for its exceptional upholstery—both traditional and contemporary. With ateliers in Lyon, New York, London, and Rabat, and showrooms in Paris and New York City, the studio collaborates with leading interior designers around the world to bring refined craftsmanship to high-end residential, hospitality, and cultural projects.
Magen H Gallery
Since 1997, Magen H Gallery has pioneered revolutionary and significant design in sculpture, decorative arts, architecture, and ceramics. With special emphasis given to French post-war designers, the collection progresses the artistic dialogue between these historically significant works and contemporaries who visually articulate a personal philosophy. From its inception, the collection of works has been built on the founding premise that art and design are allied and interdependent. Exhibiting works in craft mediums (clay, metal, wood, silicon and aluminum), the gallery seeks objects that transcend form and function. By synthesizing modern and mid-century designers, Magen H Gallery continues to redefine the decorative arts market with innovative and significant design.
Matiere Premiere
Highlighting the raw beauty of natural ingredients in their purest and most powerful form in resolutely modern formulations. This is the mission of MATIERE PREMIERE, founded by Aurélien Guichard, the only perfumer in the world to cultivate his own ingredients in the Grasse region.
Petrossian
It has been over 100 years since the Petrossian Family came to Paris and began a love affair between caviar and the City of Light. One hundred years later, their first boutique still thrives on Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg. Petrossian caviar is now enjoyed across the globe and is widely recognized as the world’s finest expression of this enigmatic egg. Today, the family owns and operates restaurants and boutiques in Paris, New York City, Los Angeles and many more, with the same care and bespoke service as they offered in 1920. Founded as a family company, the brand remains so to this day.
TPK Fine Art
The Packengers & TPK Fine Art specialize in cutting-edge logistics for the transport, packaging, and management of artwork and precious objects. With a tailored approach and proven expertise, we guarantee optimal security and unparalleled efficiency, whether for art galleries, interior design studios, auction houses, foundations, museums and private collectors.