Sauvereign and Studio Putman Presents Dualités: Mosaic of Details

EVENT DESCRIPTION

SAUVEREIGN and Studio Putman are proud to present Dualités: Mosaic of Details, an exhibition of avant-garde, sculptural furniture and wearable ornaments that represent a fusion of art, luxury, and interior design. Celebrating the first-ever collaboration between the French studio and a Hong Kong- born art and luxury house, the exhibition showcases a remarkable retrospective collection of iconic designs by Andrée Putman and Olivia Putman, as well as a collection of new creations conceived in collaboration with SAUVEREIGN founder Bertrand Mak. Set to take place in the Metal zone of ELEMENTS, presented in association with L’Officiel, as part of French May Arts Festival 30th edition, Dualités: Mosaic of Details opens 25 May and runs through 16 June.

An exquisite showcase of both retrospective and newly created works, the exhibition exemplifies the evolution of Studio Putman through three curated sections. The first, titled Le Salon by Studio Putman (The Salon by Studio Putman), commemorates the 10th anniversary of Andrée Putman’s passing and celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary designer. Within the salon, an original selection of furniture and objects by Studio Putman is displayed along with photographs and personal artefacts of the late designer. The scenography is designed by Andrée’s daughter, Olivia, and highlights the late artist’s masterful use of black and white checkers as a recurring motif in her practice. A recognisable marker of the studio to this day, the iconic checkerboard pattern is a legacy and signature perpetuated over two generations of Putman designers.

From the reign of Andrée to Olivia, Studio Putman has created and designed for a myriad of internationally distinguished brands, the prestigious roster of which includes Christofle, Lalique, Charles Jourdan, Louis Vuitton, and Nina Ricci among many others. The second area of the exhibition, titled Studio Putman in Collaborations with…, features an array of individual objects developed from their various collaborations throughout the years. Displayed in a salon-style, the exhibited works span across ceramics, textile, home décor and wearable objects, dating across two decades from 1993 to 2013. A mosaic of moments from the history of Studio Putman, Studio Putman in Collaborations with… elucidates fragments of insights into the creative journey of the evolving studio.

The exhibition culminates in the third and final area, titled SAUVEREIGN BY STUDIO PUTMAN – a gallery of newly created wearable art and home goods, born as a result of the partnership between the two houses. The fruit of 12 months of deliberation and development, the SAUVEREIGN BY STUDIO PUTMAN collection not only marks the first collaboration between the Parisian studio and a Hong Kong-born designer, but moreover, its first collaboration with a designer from Asia. The newly unveiled objects embody a duality of Western elegance permeated with Eastern delicacy.

Designed by Olivia Putman and Bertrand Mak, the collection comprises a new series of SAUVEREIGN’s signature Gem ornaments, sculpted to recall the iconic Putman mosaic. Launched in concurrence are also a wall mirror and compact mirror infused with elements of gold, coalescing the expertise of the two houses. Transforming their canvases from large to small and vice versa, their resultant creations are an interesting microcosm and magnification of the designers’ respective practices.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

SAUVEREIGN (est. 2020) is an artist-founded maison born in Hong Kong creating precious artisanal art objects. The house’s multidisciplinary practice spans across footwear, leather goods, jewellery, home décor, and fine art, utilising a wide range of traditional and unexpected mediums. In constant pursuit of innovation, SAUVEREIGN collaborates with passionate craftsmen who possess exceptional know-how. Each collectively handcrafted creation embodies the savoir-faire, creativity, and heritage of both preceding and prevailing generations.
Guided by the ethos “Creating Legends” and the vision of Campaign 1981, founder Bertrand Mak also collaborates with master artists of diverse disciplines including photography, interior design and architecture. The growing roster of artists includes Wing Shya, Christopher Makos, and Olivia Putman. SAUVEREIGN is a platform that catalyses creativity and imagination.

Studio Putman (est. 1997) is an internationally renowned design agency founded by legendary French designer Andrée Putman (1925-2013) and run by her daughter Olivia Putman since 2007. Continuously perpetuating the philosophy of Andrée Putman, the studio constantly aspires to bridge the gaps between art, fashion, and design.
Studio Putman is the epitome of French-chic - characterised by the contrast of cool geometry and warm sensuality. Known for its recurring motifs such as checkerboard patterns, the crescent moon shape, and a style described as “radical simplicity,” the studio has masterfully curated a cohesive and widely recognisable signature over the years. Under the direction of Olivia Putman, Studio Putman established a minimal yet sophisticated aesthetic and has created designs and objects for prestigious public and private spaces across the world.