The initiative’s first exhibition will reveal the visions of emerging designers who redefine the boundaries of artisanal innovation, positioning the gallery as a vital force in the preservation and evolution of collectible design.

Opening Preview: March 6, 2025
On view: March 7 - 22, 2025

January 30, 2025 (Paris, France) – Paris-based Galerie SCENE OUVERTE presents the first group exhibition of Young SCENE OUVERTE. Expanding its legacy by fostering young artistic voices, the gallery’s initiative is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talent at the crossroads of art, craft, and design. The exhibition brings together six young designers—Anna Zimmermann, Clémence Mars, Studio BISKT, Julia Chehikian, Rinke Joosten, and Faustine de Longueil—whose works reveal the aesthetic research, technical mastery, and contemporary sensibility shaping tomorrow’s design landscape. A curated selection of sculptures, seatings, carpets, vases, tables, and mirrors will be on view at the gallery’s new space at 13 Rue Bonaparte, Paris, from March 7 – 22, 2025.

Playing a pivotal role in cultivating artisanal heritage, poetic experimentation, and artistic innovation, Galerie SCENE OUVERTE’s designers have grown alongside the gallery, refining their practice, and earning notoriety in the international art and design scene. Beyond its Parisian exhibitions, its influence extends globally through participation in fairs such as Design Miami/ and PAD Paris. With the recent addition of more established creatives, the aspiration for a dedicated structure to support emerging talent surfaces as a natural extension of the gallery’s legacy. Through the Young SCENE OUVERTE program, the gallery becomes a mentor for designers to refine their creative language, master their materials, and solidify their artistic identity. Whether by aiding in production or introducing them to skilled craftsmen to create unconventional and daring pieces, the gallery positions them as artisanal innovators who push the boundaries of traditional crafting techniques with distinctive contemporary visions. At the same time, the initiative connects emerging talent with a new generation of collectors, growing an audience that is engaged in the preservation and evolution of collectible design.

Among the emerging talents, Anna Zimmermann stands out for her ability to navigate the intersection of object design and sculpture. In her series of seven aluminum vessels titled ‘Vessels of Imperfection,’ the artist delves into the beauty of the flawed, celebrating imperfection. By embracing the natural contours and irregularities of molded forms, Zimmermann challenges conventional notions of refinement. Created in collaboration with Viennese craftsmen, these works also underscore her deep commitment to traditional artisanal techniques, seamlessly blending craft with contemporary vision.

Bringing her refined scenographic sensibility to the exhibition, Clémence Mars presents two resin mirrors and three wall-mounted sculptures in crystal and glass. By drawing on the visual language of vintage technology and futuristic landscapes, her work probes humanity's enduring fascination with uncharted frontiers and the fantasies of conquest that have shaped societies across time. Guided by her multidisciplinary education and insatiable curiosity, the pieces seamlessly integrate with their surroundings, transforming space into a dynamic stage for her creations.

Belgian duo Studio BISKT unveils a series of hybrid objects crafted in enameled sandstone. Their collaborative practice is shaped by a shared fascination with experimentation and the interplay of contrasts—industrial precision meeting the intimacy of handcraft. Combining Charlotte's urban-inspired ceramic artistry with Martin's process-driven industrial design expertise, Studio BISKT rethinks the way objects are conceived, resulting in pieces that challenge conventional boundaries and invite reflection on the relationships between design, craft, and materiality.

An artisan rooted in the vibrant landscapes of Marseille, Julia Chehikian will present a coffee table made exclusively for the exhibition, crafted with iron frames and glass. Inspired by the warmth, sea, and vibrant colors of Provence, her designs embody a harmonious blend of simplicity and durability. The clean lines, and minimalist frames of her pieces reflect a timeless aesthetic, built from solid, sustainable materials to endure. Each design is conceived and crafted locally in her atelier, in collaboration with local artisans and upholsterers.

Embracing the unpredictability of materials, Rinke Joosten’s ‘Momentum series,’ delves into the tension between efficiency and creative freedom, celebrating the handmade and the human touch. Her fluid, sculptural vases in blown glass create a dynamic dialogue between materials and the artist’s hands, capturing moments of spontaneity and imperfection.

Paris-based designer of handmade rugs, Faustine de Longueil will present a series of pieces crafted from 100% French wool sourced from Fonty. With a background as an art director and graphic designer, de Longueil discovers the tufting technique and transforms her graphic creations into tactile, functional works of art. Her minimalist, contemporary rugs are conceived as visual and sensory experiences, designed to redefine the spaces they inhabit.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Opening Preview: March 6, 2025

On View from March 7 – 22, 2025.

Address:
13 Rue Bonaparte
75006 Paris
France

Opening Times:

Monday | 2 – 6 pm
Tuesday – Saturday | 11 am – 7 pm
Closed on Sundays

ABOUT GALERIE SCENE OUVERTE:

Galerie SCENE OUVERTE, newly located at 13 rue Bonaparte, Saint Germain des Prés in Paris, embodies the alliance between contemporary creativity and artisanal excellence. Here, beauty, craftsmanship, and the sensations generated by materials converge to create a singular collection of art furniture and ceramics, available as one-off pieces, or very limited editions.

The young designers and ceramists represented by the gallery share a vision that transcends the simple functionality of objects. Their intrinsic creative energy, fueled by in-depth research into materials and know-how, makes them part of a History of the Decorative Arts. In this way, each work becomes the unique story of an era, a total vision of creation.

Our commitment extends beyond each individual creation, embracing the defense of the work of some thirty designers. Accompanying artists on their creative journey becomes a passionate mission, as does introducing buyers to the essence and uniqueness of each object. At Galerie SCENE OUVERTE, each piece emerges as the fruit of a symbiosis between designers and craftsmen, or directly from the artist's hand. The gesture takes on meaning. Each creation, imbued with a palpable uniqueness and undeniable sensitivity, becomes the witness to a rich collaboration at the heart of the Decorative Arts. Passed down from generation to generation, it carries the artistic heritage and creative spirit that defines the soul of the gallery.

At the heart of Galerie SCENE OUVERTE, where contemporary creativity meets artisanal excellence, lies an ambitious initiative: Young SCENE OUVERTE (YSO). This initiative is dedicated to spotlighting talented young artists. A selection of young creations, supported in their artistic development to achieve excellence. YSO is a platform dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and showcasing young talent from the next generation of designers. Conceived as an artistic springboard, YSO embodies a strong, committed vision for the future of the Decorative Arts. | http://galerie-sceneouverte.com/

Image credits:

Julia Chehikian, Piscine, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.

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