10.06 → 19.07.2026
Running until 19 July 2026, Mains d’avenir has reinvented itself by extending the event into a brand-new exhibition, in line with its mission to introduce as many people as possible to the Métiers d’art of fashion and decoration at le19M.
Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. (last admission at 6 p.m.)
Free admission (booking required)
If you’d like to book a guided tour for your family, click here.
Collaborative workshops which complement the exhibition are available free of charge (booking required, see details below).
If online bookings are full, tickets are available on-site on the day (subject to availability).
Designed as an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Maisons d’art of le19M, the exhibition Mains d’avenir showcases the rich savoir-faire and diversity of trades that bring these exceptional practices to life. From embroidery designers to hatters, from shoemakers to couturiers, from flower makers to fashion jewellers, it highlights the techniques, tools, and stages of creation, from design to production.
Conceived as both an educational and sensory journey, the exhibition provides an immersive experience into the heart of nine resident Maisons d’art of le19M: Atelier Montex, Desrues, ERES, Goossens, Lemarié, Lesage, Maison Michel, Massaro, and Paloma. It showcases the precision of their savoir-faire and the diversity of techniques that are used in their unique creations.
A collaborative embroidery project with Atelier Montex
Free (booking required)
During the Mains d’avenir exhibition, la Galerie du 19M invites visitors from the age of 10 to discover the art of embroidery by contributing to the New York skyline—the famous horizon of “the city that never sleeps.”
Conceived by the embroidery house Atelier Montex, this collaborative workshop invites everyone to participate, bead by bead, in bringing the silhouettes of Manhattan’s skyscrapers to life.
Introduction to the work of flou with Paloma
Free (booking required)
As part of the Mains d’avenir programme, la Galerie du 19M invites visitors from the age of 4 to discover textile creation with the Maison d’art Paloma.
During this workshop, participants experiment with a textile assemblage inspired by chain mail, creating garlands in delicate shades, ranging from sea green to powder pink. Finished with hand embroidery, these collaborative creations adorn the central structure of the exhibition, transforming it into a living installation.
An introduction to the art of flower-making, with Lemarié
During Mains d’avenir, la Galerie du 19M invites children to learn the techniques of flower making with Maison Lemarié.
A workshop to learn the techniques of the Maison d’art specialising in flower making, by personalising a 19M charm.
From 6 to 7 June 2026, le19M presents the fourth Mains d’avenir two-day event dedicated to discovering the Métiers d’art of fashion and decoration.
At the heart of this programme, the skills of artisans and their career paths are highlighted through demonstrations, talks with experts, discussions with training institutions, and panel discussions led by journalists from Le Monde.
Designed as an opportunity for knowledge-sharing, these two days aim to inspire future careers and encourage people to consider a career change.
