Memories of Fashion Week are still echoing in the French capital, and it’s already time to get ready for a new round of fantastic shows and unmissable gatherings celebrating art and design. This year is even more special, as the landmark Grand Palais opens its doors again after years of painstaking renovation. Under its magnificent glass and iron dome, visitors will experience a new edition of Art Basel Paris, with the excitement of seeing the freshly renewed venue in person arguably surpassing the curiosity about discovering new artworks. All the “usual suspects” will be attending, from blue-chip art galleries to rising stars and hot new names in the art world. Art Basel Paris will be leading a host of fringe fairs, including Asia Now, AKAA, and Offscreen, to name just a few. Now entirely separated from its Swiss sister-fair, Design Miami. Paris will return for its second edition at the famed Hôtel de Maisons—a spectacular hôtel particulier once home to Karl Lagerfeld and now part of the property portfolio of billionaire tech entrepreneur Xavier Niel. A section of the fair will honor the profound legacy of Modernism through significant historic highlights alongside special projects. Among them, we particularly love the one initiated by our partners from Le Mobilier National in collaboration with Sèvres. Showcasing the creative plurality of French decorative arts, fourteen Sèvres pieces designed by Ettore Sottsass will be on display, demonstrating the subtle, colorful humor of the Italian designer. The scenography is curated by AD100 architect Charles Zana, one of the first architects to join forces with Invisible Collection at its inception.
In the midst of all these exciting rendezvous, Invisible Collection will present new designs curated exclusively for this occasion alongside a series of private events. At Féau Boiseries, the most magical setting of antique paneling, boiseries, and rare décors, we are delighted to introduce the Lagoon Sofa by Rebecca Körner—a fantastic modular piece brought to Paris exclusively for Invisible Collection. The alluring, dreamlike sofa is the standout design within a rarefied exhibition conceived as a sequel to Making Memories. Throughout the labyrinthine string of rooms and salons at Féau, the curated display of designs comes alive, engaging in a dialogue with rare artworks from Docent, handpicked with our collector friends in mind. It’s a change of scenery but the same sense of discovery at the landmark Hôtel de la Marine, overlooking Place de la Concorde. In the gilded rooms of this historic building dating back to 1774—originally designed to house the royal Garde-Meuble, the entity managing the furnishing of all royal properties—we discover Iter, an exhibition by Charles Zana featuring a unique, hand-embroidered headboard for the beautiful Teddy Bed.
This true showstopper, created by the master embroiderers at Lesage Intérieurs—a specialty creator from Chanel’s Maisons d’art pour la mode et la décoration—is an inspired example of the limitless possibilities for collaborative projects between designers and specialty creators brought together by Invisible Collection. Please note that both exhibitions are by invitation only, and you must confirm your attendance with us prior to your visit. You’ll be glad to know that the Marion Stora exhibition at our Paris gallery on Rive Gauche has been extended until the end of October, allowing latecomers to enjoy the French designer’s soulful take on contemporary living. This is a wonderful opportunity to revisit some interior design favorites, such as the bespoke Ornament folding screen. The frame, crafted in patinated brass, unfolds into five panels, each featuring cascading strings of handcrafted oval pieces made of enameled copper—a fantastic design at the intersection of functionality and art.
We look forward to welcoming you to Invisible Collection Paris!
