Experience French design across NYC with Oui Design!, a curated path of open studios, workshops, designer talks and exclusive events with some of New York City\u2019s most exceptional French design spaces and makers.<\/p>\n
The American and French design scenes have a rich history of collaboration and sharing ideas, sparking innovative explorations and initiatives.\u00a0From May 17th to 23rd, during NYCxDesign<\/a>, Oui Design!\u00a0<\/strong>will feature work by dozens of\u00a0exceptional French makers in galleries from Chelsea to Greenpoint and Long Island City to Industry City, illustrating this unique international relationship in real time.<\/p>\n Explore the full program below.<\/p>\n Download a pdf of the program & map here<\/a>!<\/p>\n May 17\u00a0| Villa Albertine<\/strong><\/u> May 18\u00a0| The Invisible Collection<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 18 | Ronit Anderson<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 18 | Par Excellence<\/a><\/u><\/strong> May 18 | Demisch Danant<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 18 | Galerie Philia<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 18\u00a0| Atelier Viollet\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 18 | Valerie Goodman Gallery<\/a><\/u><\/strong> May 19 | Saint-Louis<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 19 | French Clich\u00e9<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 19 | WantedDesign – Industry City<\/a><\/strong><\/u> 2:30 – 4:30pm 5 – 6:30pm May 19 | Ateliers Jouffre<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 20 | Studio \u00c9l<\/strong>odie Blanchard<\/a><\/u><\/strong> May 20 | COPE NYC<\/u><\/strong> 1 pm – 2:30 pm at the Penthouse.\u00a0 Join us at the penthouse for the inauguration of French artist, Jacques Jarrige’s site-specific sculpture, Pfizer Cascade, \u00a0curated by Vida Sabbaghi to take place on the roof of the building. This will be part two of the ongoing installation that started with the lobby sculpture a year ago as a collaboration with Valerie Goodman Gallery and COPE NYC.<\/p>\n We will offer a toast alongside two custom spatial systems for\u00a0Blue,<\/strong>\u00a0a striking presentation commissioned and curated by Vida Sabbaghi. \u00a0Blue<\/strong>\u00a0emphasizes the emotional impact of this color while foregrounding its historical connotations. The exhibition is presented in a subtle way throughout the interior, interacting with visitors at their own pace.<\/p>\n 2 pm – 4 pm in the Lobby. Villa Albertine residents Manuela Paul-Cavalier<\/a> and Fran\u00e7ois Xavier Richard<\/a> present the work they have been developing throughout a series of workshops with the Harlem School of the Arts<\/a>,\u00a0and PS 373 K<\/a>\u2019s students.<\/p>\n 1 pm – 5 pm at IW GALLERY<\/a> \u00a0(1st Floor). \u00a0We will celebrate the many accomplishments of incredible young individuals at Parsons Scholars Senior Capstone exhibition.<\/p>\n 4 pm – 5 pm at the Brandon Haw Architecture Studio<\/a>\u00a0(3rd floor) We will experience a unique opening. The studio is a key part of the growing nexus of creative talent within the 630 Flushing community. BHA maintains a diverse international portfolio ranging from entire city masterplans, residential condominiums, and family housing projects, to offices, interiors, and furniture.<\/p>\n May 20 | Le Studio Anthost<\/a><\/u><\/strong> May 20 | Combray<\/a><\/u><\/strong> May 20 | Maison G\u00e9rard<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 20 | Galerie R\u00e9gis Mathieu<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 21 | ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan<\/a><\/strong><\/u> 10am – 6pm 2:30pm May 22 | Ronit Anderson<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 22 | Saint-Louis<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 22 | ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 22 | Business France<\/a><\/strong><\/u> May 23 | ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan<\/a><\/strong><\/u> 10am – 6pm 12:30pm May 23 | Business France<\/a><\/strong><\/u> Visit these galleries throughout Oui Design!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The Invisible Collection<\/a><\/strong><\/u> Par Excellence<\/a><\/u><\/strong> Demisch Danant<\/a><\/strong><\/u> Galerie Philia<\/a><\/strong><\/u> Valerie Goodman Gallery<\/a><\/u><\/strong> French Clich\u00e9<\/a><\/strong><\/u> Maison G\u00e9rard<\/a><\/strong><\/u> Galerie R\u00e9gis Mathieu<\/a><\/strong><\/u>Wednesday 5\/17<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n6pm – 10pm\u00a0|\u00a0972 Fifth Avenue,\u00a0Manhattan
\nOui Design! Kick-off Panel Discussion<\/em>
\nPanel discussion and champagne toast to celebrate the start of Oui Design! The panel will feature leading designers and design professionals and will be moderated by Maria Nicanor, Director of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
\nWith Anthony Ingrao, principal of Ingrao Inc., Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Richard, wallpaper craftman designer, and Chlo\u00e9 Bensahel, multidisciplinary craftwoman artist.<\/p>\nThursday 5\/18<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n9am – 6pm | 24 E 64th St,\u00a0Manhattan |\u00a0Contact<\/u><\/a>
\nBreakfast – Designers Charles and Maylis Tassin Present Their Original Collection<\/em>
\nCharles Tassin is an interior designer. Maylis Tassin is a visual artist. Working hand in hand, they take inspiration from the work of legendary ensembliers-d\u00e9corateurs from the past, wanting to revive it.<\/p>\n
\n9am – 5pm | D&D Building – 979 Third Ave (Suite 800),\u00a0Manhattan\u00a0|\u00a0Contact<\/u><\/a>
\nMeet Wallpaper Designer Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Richard of Ateliers d’Offard<\/em>
\nCurated collection of artisanal wallpapers, textiles and design.<\/p>\n
\n9am – 5pm | 344 Bowery,\u00a0Manhattan |\u00a0Contact<\/a><\/u>
\nOpen Showroom<\/em>
\nDiscover a unique scenography designed by Thomas Pheasant in collaboration with 11 French master artisans specialized in luxury interior design.<\/p>\n
\n10am – 6pm | 30 W 12th St,\u00a0Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nExhibition:\u00a0FORMAL DISRUPTION | Pierre Paulin and the State Commissions of the 1980s<\/em>
\nDemisch Danant X Paulin, Paulin, Paulin, with participation from The Mobilier National.<\/p>\n
\nBy appointment | 455 West 19th, Chelsea | Contact<\/a><\/u>
\nExhibition\u00a0<\/em>
\nGroup show of collectible design featuring some of the most prominent contemporary voices, including Elsa Foulon.<\/p>\n
\n2pm – 5pm |\u00a0505 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn |\u00a0Register<\/a><\/u>
\nWorkshop Visits<\/em>
\nExplore the art of marquetry with the historic Atelier Viollet through a broad spectrum of materials and techniques, from embellished veneers to parchment, mica, gypsum and horn.<\/p>\n
\n5:30 – 7:30pm | 315 East 91st Street\u00a0| Register<\/u><\/a>
\nOpening Reception: Nature-Inspired Bronze furniture by Anasthasia Millot – Meet the artist<\/em>
\nJoin us for the opening of Anasthasia Millot’s nature-inspired exhibition of bronze furniture and objects in presence of the artist.<\/p>\nFriday 5\/19<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n9am – 5pm | D&D Building, Floor 8 – Suite 816, 979 3rd Ave,\u00a0Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nShowroom – Open House<\/em>
\nDiscover the magic of Saint-Louis during our showroom open house.\u00a0Saint-Louis is a crystal manufacturer born in 1586, named the \u201cRoyal Glassworks\u201d in 1767 by Louis XV, and renamed the \u201cRoyal Crystallerie of Saint-Louis\u201d in 1829. The manufacture is exclusively devoted to the production of crystal-glass items and introduced the concept of a set of glasses for the dining table.<\/p>\n
\n10am – 12pm |\u00a0SoHo (Address provided upon registration)\u00a0|\u00a0Contact<\/a><\/u>
\nExclusive Visit of the French Clich\u00e9 Collection and meeting with designer Wendy Andreu<\/em>
\nAn intimate gathering to discover French Clich\u00e9 for the first time in New York. Established in 2019 by Emily Marant and Hugo Matha, French Clich\u00e9 is a furniture and objects editor that blends art and design and exhibits designers such as Wendy Andreu.<\/p>\n
\n(Camp David) 220 36th St, Brooklyn\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n
\nPublic presentation to the Jury of “Water Matter(s)”, Schools Workshop led by Ecole Boulle<\/em><\/p>\n
\nCocktail International Design Education<\/em>
\nRegister (by invitations only)<\/p>\n
\n5pm – 12am | 42-25 12th St, Long Island City |\u00a0Register<\/a><\/u>
\nOui Design! x Jouffre\u00a0| Open Studios and DJ Party<\/em>
\nAn evening of exquisite handmade craft and design at an exclusive event presented by Villa Albertine in collaboration with Par Excellence and hosted by Ateliers Jouffre.
\nExplore open studios, watch skilled craft demonstrations, toast to French design, and dance to DJ sets.
\nWith demonstrations by Le Studio Anthost, Combray Design, Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Richard, Manuela Paul-Cavallier, Steven Lepriz\u00e9, Nicolas Souchet, and Ateliers Jouffre.<\/p>\nSaturday 5\/20<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n10am – 5pm | 1923 8th Ave, Brooklyn\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nOpen Studio<\/em>
\nOpen Studio at \u00c9lodie Blanchard design and art studio.<\/p>\n
\n1 – 5pm | Old Pfizer Building – Acumen, 630 Fushing Ave, Brooklyn\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nFestive Art and Design Afternoon<\/em>
\nPresented in partnership with Villa Albertine, Valerie Goodman Gallery<\/a>, Parsons The New School<\/a>, Brandon Haw Architecture<\/a>, Harlem School of the Art<\/a>\u00a0and PS 373 K<\/a>. Come assist to a festive afternoon of group exhibitions with local and international designers, artists, art students, and the community.<\/p>\n
\n2 – 5pm | 276 Greenpoint Ave, Building 1 – Suite 1306, Brooklyn |\u00a0Register<\/u><\/a>
\nOpen Studio<\/em>
\nVisit Le Studio Anthost to see live demonstrations with designers and discover a variety of textile embellishments, from gold leafing to silicone.<\/p>\n
\n2 – 5pm | 276 Greenpoint Ave, Building 1 – Suite 1306, Brooklyn |\u00a0Register<\/u><\/a>
\nOpen Studio<\/em>
\nCombray is opening its Greenpoint atelier, where visitors can discover the atelier’s masterful craftsmanship and unique savoir-faire in textile design.<\/p>\n
\n10am – 6pm |\u00a043 & 53 E 10th St |\u00a0Register<\/a><\/u>
\nMeet French Artist Franck Evennou<\/em>
\nMeet the contemporary French artist Franck Evennou, a French artist and craftsman specializing in bronze furnishings, and discover his work, his technique and his aesthetics through a gallery tour at Maison Gerard – an antiques’ “maisonnett” specializing in collectible French art deco furniture, lighting & objets d’art.<\/p>\n
\n4:30 – 6:30pm\u00a0| 31 Desbrosses St, Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nFirst US exhibition of the “Unchained Nature” chandelier<\/em>
\nFeaturing the newest addition to their collection; “Unchained Nature” a light sculpture by M. Regis Mathieu, come discover the detailed hand work applied to the chandeliers by the artisans, bringing 18th century workmanship to the 21th century, at Galerie R\u00e9gis Mathieu, the new New York home of Mathieu Lustrerie.<\/p>\nSunday 5\/21<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nJavits Center, 429 11th Ave,\u00a0Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n
\nFrench Designer Exhibits<\/em>
\nWantedDesign: ARCA Ebenisterie, Design Quarters, Ligne Roset, Ressource
\nICFF: Focus Creation, Roger Pradier, Waste&Hope<\/p>\n
\nTalk “Inspiring Innovation: Can Original Design Be Thaught?”\u00a0with Simone Vingerhoets (Ligne Roset)<\/em>
\nThis panel brings together a group of experts to explore the topic and offer insights and guidance for inspiring innovation and originality in the next generation of designers.<\/p>\nMonday 5\/22<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n9am – 5pm | D&D Building – 979 Third Ave (Suite 800),\u00a0Manhattan\u00a0| Contact<\/u><\/a>
\nMeet Wallpaper Designer Fran\u00e7ois-Xavier Richard of Ateliers d’Offard<\/em>
\nCurated collection of artisanal wallpapers, textiles and design.<\/p>\n
\n9am – 5pm | D&D Building, Floor 8 – Suite 816, 979 3rd Ave,\u00a0Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nShowroom – Open House<\/em>
\nDiscover the magic of Saint-Louis, a 16th century manufacture exclusively devoted to the production of crystal-glass items, which introduced the concept of a set of glasses for the dining table, during our showroom open house.<\/p>\n
\n10am – 6pm | Javits Center, 429 11th Ave,\u00a0Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nFrench Designer Exhibits<\/em>
\nWantedDesign: ARCA Ebenisterie, Design Quarters, Ligne Roset, Ressource
\nICFF: Focus Creation, Roger Pradier, Waste&Hope<\/p>\n
\n2 – 5pm, for professionals only | 1700 Broadway – Floor 25, Manhattan\u00a0|\u00a0Contact<\/a><\/u>
\nB2B Meetings with 12 French Designers and Manucturers<\/em>
\nA 4-week long hybrid event aiming to connect French designers and manufacturers with North American interior design professionals.<\/p>\nTuesday 5\/23<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nJavits Center, 429 11th Ave,\u00a0Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n
\nFrench Designer Exhibits<\/em>
\nWantedDesign: ARCA Ebenisterie, Design Quarters, Ligne Roset, Ressource
\nICFF: Focus Creation, Roger Pradier, Waste&Hope<\/p>\n
\nTalk “From Waste to Wanted”, with Bibi Seck (Birsel + Seck) and Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Fillaut (Waste & Hope)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2 – 5pm, for professionals only | 1700 Broadway – Floor 25, Manhattan\u00a0|\u00a0Contact<\/a><\/u>
\nB2B Meetings with 12 French Designers and Manucturers<\/em>
\nA 4-week long hybrid event aiming to connect French designers and manufacturers with North American interior design professionals.<\/p>\nOngoing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nMon-Fri, 10am – 6pm | 24 E 64th St, Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nExhibition Featuring Pieces from Mobilier National’s Collection<\/em>
\nPresenting pieces from Mobilier National’s collection.<\/p>\n
\n9am – 5pm, by appointment | 344 Bowery, Manhattan |\u00a0Contact<\/a><\/u>
\nOpen Showroom<\/em>
\nDiscover Par Excellence’s New York showroom and the work of its artisans.<\/p>\n
\nMon-Fri, 10am – 6pm \/ Sat, 12 – 5pm | 30 W 12th St, Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nExhibition:\u00a0FORMAL DISRUPTION | Pierre Paulin and the State Commissions of the 1980s<\/em>
\nDemisch Danant X Paulin, Paulin, Paulin, with participation from The Mobilier National.<\/p>\n
\nMon-Sat, by appointment | 455 West 19th, Chelsea | Contact<\/a><\/u>
\nExhibition\u00a0<\/em>
\nGroup show of collectible design featuring some of the most prominent contemporary voices, including Elsa Foulon.<\/p>\n
\nMon-Fri, 10am – 5pm | 315 East 91st Street, Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nExhibition: Nature-Inspired Bronze furniture by Anasthasia Millot<\/em>
\nSolo exhibition of Anasthasia Millot’s nature-inspired bronze furniture and objects.<\/p>\n
\n10am – 12pm, by appointment |\u00a0SoHo (Address provided upon registration)\u00a0|\u00a0Contact<\/a><\/u>
\nExclusive Visit of the French Clich\u00e9 Collection<\/em>
\nEstablished in 2019 by Emily Marant and Hugo Matha, French Clich\u00e9 is a furniture and objects editor that blends art and design and exhibits designers such as Wendy Andreu.<\/p>\n
\nMon-Fri, 10am – 6pm |\u00a043 & 53 E 10th St, Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nOpen galleries<\/em>
\nExplore an exhibition on the Art Deco aesthetic and the importance of Nature as a source of inspiration, through the work of contemporary Francophone artists.<\/p>\n
\nMon-Fri 10am-5pm | 31 Desbrosses St, Manhattan\u00a0| Open to public<\/u><\/a>
\nOpen Gallery<\/em>
\nFeaturing the newest addition to our collection; Unchained Nature a light sculpture by M. Regis Mathieu. Located in TriBeCa, the new New York home of Mathieu Lustrerie welcomes you to\u00a0see the detailed hand work applied to the chandeliers by the artisans; bringing 18th century workmanship to the 21st century.<\/p>\n