Driven by the transmission of knowledge, at le19M the creative process tales flight through the passing on of a gesture, the echo of a story, the imprint of a memory, or the power of place. The works on display, whether painted out of friendship, filmed for posterity, photographed during travels, sculpted as a legacy, or embroidered according to tradition, become living symbols of these exchanges, weaving a subtle bridge between personal memories and collective narratives.
In this context, the exhibition Trouver son Monde highlights unique collaborations between art houses and young creators, illustrating the ambition of la Galerie du 19M: to preserve a living heritage while exploring new creative territories. The embroiderers of the Atelier Montex and the Maison Lesage, the Paloma grand flou workshop, the featherworker Lemarié, and the Atelier Lognon pleater have thus combined their savoir-faire with the creative energy of emerging artists. These partnerships have given rise to a genuine dialogue between artisans and designers, combining ancestral techniques and bold approaches to reinvent the Métiers d’art and reveal them in a resolutely contemporary light.
The idea of an initiation through gesture craft remains at the heart of le19M’s project: by celebrating sharing and passing on, visitors will have the opportunity to discover and experiment with embroidery techniques during a giant participatory workshop, open to visitors of all ages.
True to its mission of promoting savoir-faire and creativity in all its forms, la Galerie du 19M is organising a series of talks, workshops, and events throughout the season to accompany the exhibition.
Based on a text by Anne Bourrassé, independent exhibition curator, author and member of the editorial committee of Trouver son monde.