25.04 → 25.04.2026
la Galerie du 19M is celebrating the arrival of spring and the Beyond our Horizons: from Tokyo to Paris season, drawing inspiration from Japanese matsuri, the traditional festivals that mark the change of seasons.
A day of celebrations will take place at la Galerie and on la Parcelle, with workshops for visitors of all ages, music, culinary discoveries, and a market with Japanese influences.
Programme from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Single ticket for access to the market
Booking details for the other workshops are provided below:
For this event, la Galerie du 19M will be open exceptionally until 8 p.m. for visitors to explore the exhibition Beyond our Horizons: from Tokyo to Paris (book here).
For more information and to prepare your visit, see the practical information
Zome tataki, plant printing with Vergers Urbains
From 11 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
On la Parcelle
Visitors are invited to try their hand at tataki zome, a Japanese technique that involves stamping plant pigments onto fabric using a hammer. By choosing plants and experimenting with their pigments, participants will create unique patterns while exploring the role of dye plants.
Ages 5+
An adult must be present at all times during the workshop.
Fully booked
The Wishing Tree, embroidery on washi paper
From 2.30 to 5.30 p.m.
At la Galerie du 19M
la Galerie du 19M is hosting a collaborative workshop devised by Sébastien Desplat and Atelier Montex, where visitors are invited to embroider their own tanzaku—small strips of washi paper on which to write a wish.
Free, no booking required
La Maison des Petits by CENTQUATRE-PARIS
From 3 to 6 p.m.
On la Parcelle
La Maison des Petits at CENTQUATRE-PARIS is hosting a special XXL open-air afternoon event. A unique opportunity to explore artistic and craft skills that awaken all the senses.
Free, no booking required
Woodblock printing with Sébastien Desplat
From 2 to 4.30 p.m.
On la Parcelle
Sébastien Desplat is leading an outdoor workshop on woodblock printing and printing on washi paper, alongside the collaborative Wishing Tree workshop taking place at la Galerie du 19M for the duration of the exhibition Beyond our Horizons: from Tokyo to Paris.
Fully booked
Atelier Ko
Midday to 7.30 pm
On la Parcelle
The floral workshop Atelier Ko creates arrangements inspired by Japanese aesthetics, driven by simplicity and balance.
For this market at la Parcelle, they will be offering a selection of local seasonal flowers, alongside a few rarer varieties, as well as ceramics.
SHOPU
Midday to 7.30 pm
On la Parcelle
A concept store dedicated to Japanese lifestyle products, SHOPU presents a selection of decorative and everyday objects that bridge tradition and modernity.
Umai
Midday to 7.30 pm
On la Parcelle
A Japanese delicatessen based in the 19th arrondissement, Umai is offering a carefully curated selection of food products, showcasing the diversity of culinary expertise.
Balades Sonores
Midday to 7.30 pm
On la Parcelle
Independent record shop Balades Sonores has curated a carefully selected range of Japanese vinyl records, which will be on display throughout the exhibition Beyond our Horizons: from Tokyo to Paris.
These records will be on sale with exclusive discounts.
Balades Sonores will also be presenting a musical programme throughout the day.
Kaori Endo
From Midday to 7.30 p.m.
On la Parcelle
Kaori Endo, a nomadic Japanese chef, prepares bento boxes that are as beautiful as they are appetising, with something to suit every palate. A selection of drinks and desserts will also be available exclusively at la Parcelle’s refreshment bar !
