Oui Design!, a program of Albertine Foundation and Villa Albertine is a curated path of open studios, designer talks, exhibitions, and exclusive events that celebrates the rich tradition of collaboration between the French and American design scenes.
In 2024, Oui Design! has also launched two calls for applications to support young, emerging French and France-based designers and craftspeople.
Oui Design! is conducted in partnership with Mobilier national.
Experience French design across NYC with Oui Design!, a curated path of open studios, workshops, designer talks and exclusive events with some of New York City’s most exceptional French design spaces and makers.
The American and French design scenes have a rich history of collaboration and sharing ideas, sparking innovative explorations and initiatives. From May 17th to 23rd, during NYCxDesign, Oui Design! will feature work by dozens of exceptional French makers in galleries from Chelsea to Greenpoint and Long Island City to Industry City, illustrating this unique international relationship in real time.
Download a PDF of the program & map here!
Villa Albertine6pm – 10pm | 972 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan Oui Design! Kick-off Panel DiscussionPanel discussion and champagne toast to celebrate the start of Oui Design! The panel will feature leading designers and design professionals and will be moderated by Maria Nicanor, Director of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.With Anthony Ingrao, principal of Ingrao Inc., François-Xavier Richard, wallpaper craftman designer, and Chloé Bensahel, multidisciplinary craftwoman artist.
The Invisible Collection9am – 6pm | 24 E 64th St, ManhattanBreakfast – Designers Charles and Maylis Tassin Present Their Original CollectionCharles Tassin is an interior designer. Maylis Tassin is a visual artist. Working hand in hand, they take inspiration from the work of legendary ensembliers-décorateurs from the past, wanting to revive it.
Ronit Anderson9am – 5pm | D&D Building – 979 Third Ave (Suite 800), ManhattanMeet Wallpaper Designer François-Xavier Richard of Ateliers d’OffardCurated collection of artisanal wallpapers, textiles and design.
Par Excellence9am – 5pm | 344 Bowery, ManhattanOpen ShowroomDiscover a unique scenography designed by Thomas Pheasant in collaboration with 11 French master artisans specialized in luxury interior design.
Demisch Danant10am – 6pm | 30 W 12th St, Manhattan | Open to publicExhibition: FORMAL DISRUPTION | Pierre Paulin and the State Commissions of the 1980sDemisch Danant X Paulin, Paulin, Paulin, with participation from The Mobilier National.
Galerie PhiliaBy appointment | 455 West 19th, Chelsea |Exhibition Group show of collectible design featuring some of the most prominent contemporary voices, including Elsa Foulon.
Atelier Viollet 2pm – 5pm | 505 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn | RegisterWorkshop VisitsExplore the art of marquetry with the historic Atelier Viollet through a broad spectrum of materials and techniques, from embellished veneers to parchment, mica, gypsum and horn.
Valerie Goodman Gallery5:30 – 7:30pm | 315 East 91st Street | RegisterOpening Reception: Nature-Inspired Bronze furniture by Anasthasia Millot – Meet the artistJoin us for the opening of Anasthasia Millot’s nature-inspired exhibition of bronze furniture and objects in presence of the artist.
Saint-Louis9am – 5pm | D&D Building, Floor 8 – Suite 816, 979 3rd Ave, Manhattan | Open to publicShowroom – Open HouseDiscover the magic of Saint-Louis during our showroom open house. Saint-Louis is a crystal manufacturer born in 1586, named the “Royal Glassworks” in 1767 by Louis XV, and renamed the “Royal Crystallerie of Saint-Louis” in 1829. The manufacture is exclusively devoted to the production of crystal-glass items and introduced the concept of a set of glasses for the dining table.
French Cliché10am – 12pm | SoHo (Address provided upon registration) | ContactExclusive Visit of the French Cliché Collection and meeting with designer Wendy AndreuAn intimate gathering to discover French Cliché for the first time in New York. Established in 2019 by Emily Marant and Hugo Matha, French Cliché is a furniture and objects editor that blends art and design and exhibits designers such as Wendy Andreu.
WantedDesign – Industry City220 36th St, Brooklyn | Open to public
2:30 – 4:30pm Public presentation to the Jury of “Water Matter(s)”, Schools Workshop led by Ecole Boulle5 – 6:30pm Cocktail International Design EducationRegister (by invitations only)
Ateliers Jouffre5pm – 12am | 42-25 12th St, Long Island City | RegisterOui Design! x Jouffre | Open Studios and DJ PartyAn evening of exquisite handmade craft and design at an exclusive event presented by Villa Albertine in collaboration with Par Excellence and hosted by Ateliers Jouffre.Explore open studios, watch skilled craft demonstrations, toast to French design, and dance to DJ sets. With demonstrations by Le Studio Anthost, Combray Design, François-Xavier Richard, Manuela Paul-Cavallier, Steven Leprizé, Nicolas Souchet, and Ateliers Jouffre.
Studio Élodie Blanchard10am – 5pm | 1923 8th Ave, Brooklyn | Open to publicOpen StudioOpen Studio at Élodie Blanchard design and art studio.
COPE NYC1 – 5pm | Old Pfizer Building – Acumen, 630 Fushing Ave, Brooklyn | Open to publicFestive Art and Design AfternoonPresented in partnership with Villa Albertine, Valerie Goodman Gallery, Parsons The New School, Brandon Haw Architecture, Harlem School of the Art and PS 373 K. Come assist to a festive afternoon of group exhibitions with local and international designers, artists, art students, and the community.
1 pm – 2:30 pm at the Penthouse. Join us at the penthouse for the inauguration of French artist, Jacques Jarrige’s site-specific sculpture, Pfizer Cascade, curated by Vida Sabbaghi to take place on the roof of the building. This will be part two of the ongoing installation that started with the lobby sculpture a year ago as a collaboration with Valerie Goodman Gallery and COPE NYC.
We will offer a toast alongside two custom spatial systems for Blue, a striking presentation commissioned and curated by Vida Sabbaghi. Blue emphasizes the emotional impact of this color while foregrounding its historical connotations. The exhibition is presented in a subtle way throughout the interior, interacting with visitors at their own pace.
2 pm – 4 pm in the Lobby. Villa Albertine residents Manuela Paul-Cavalier and François Xavier Richard present the work they have been developing throughout a series of workshops with the Harlem School of the Arts, and PS 373 K’s students.
1 pm – 5 pm at IW GALLERY (1st Floor). We will celebrate the many accomplishments of incredible young individuals at Parsons Scholars Senior Capstone exhibition.
4 pm – 5 pm at the Brandon Haw Architecture Studio (3rd floor) We will experience a unique opening. The studio is a key part of the growing nexus of creative talent within the 630 Flushing community. BHA maintains a diverse international portfolio ranging from entire city masterplans, residential condominiums, and family housing projects, to offices, interiors, and furniture.
Le Studio Anthost2 – 5pm | 276 Greenpoint Ave, Building 1 – Suite 1306, Brooklyn | Register Open StudioVisit Le Studio Anthost to see live demonstrations with designers and discover a variety of textile embellishments, from gold leafing to silicone.
Combray2 – 5pm | 276 Greenpoint Ave, Building 1 – Suite 1306, Brooklyn | Register Open StudioCombray is opening its Greenpoint atelier, where visitors can discover the atelier’s masterful craftsmanship and unique savoir-faire in textile design.
Maison Gérard10am – 6pm | 43 & 53 E 10th St | RegisterMeet French Artist Franck EvennouMeet the contemporary French artist Franck Evennou, a French artist and craftsman specializing in bronze furnishings, and discover his work, his technique and his aesthetics through a gallery tour at Maison Gerard – an antiques’ “maisonnett” specializing in collectible French art deco furniture, lighting & objets d’art.
Galerie Régis Mathieu4:30 – 6:30pm | 31 Desbrosses St, Manhattan | Open to publicFirst US exhibition of the “Unchained Nature” chandelierFeaturing the newest addition to their collection; “Unchained Nature” a light sculpture by M. Regis Mathieu, come discover the detailed hand work applied to the chandeliers by the artisans, bringing 18th century workmanship to the 21th century, at Galerie Régis Mathieu, the new New York home of Mathieu Lustrerie.
ICFF + WantedDesign ManhattanJavits Center, 429 11th Ave, Manhattan | Open to public
10am – 6pmFrench Designer ExhibitsWantedDesign: ARCA Ebenisterie, Design Quarters, Ligne Roset, Ressource ICFF: Focus Creation, Roger Pradier, Waste&Hope
2:30pmTalk “Inspiring Innovation: Can Original Design Be Thaught?” with Simone Vingerhoets (Ligne Roset)This panel brings together a group of experts to explore the topic and offer insights and guidance for inspiring innovation and originality in the next generation of designers.
Saint-Louis9am – 5pm | D&D Building, Floor 8 – Suite 816, 979 3rd Ave, Manhattan Showroom – Open HouseDiscover the magic of Saint-Louis, a 16th century manufacture exclusively devoted to the production of crystal-glass items, which introduced the concept of a set of glasses for the dining table, during our showroom open house.
ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan10am – 6pm | Javits Center, 429 11th Ave, Manhattan | Open to publicFrench Designer ExhibitsWantedDesign: ARCA Ebenisterie, Design Quarters, Ligne Roset, Ressource ICFF: Focus Creation, Roger Pradier, Waste&Hope
Business France2 – 5pm, for professionals only | 1700 Broadway – Floor 25, Manhattan | ContactB2B Meetings with 12 French Designers and ManucturersA 4-week long hybrid event aiming to connect French designers and manufacturers with North American interior design professionals.
10am – 6pmFrench Designer ExhibitsWantedDesign: ARCA Ebenisterie, Design Quarters, Ligne Roset, Ressource ICFF: Focus Creation, Roger Pradier, Waste&Hope 12:30pmTalk “From Waste to Wanted”, with Bibi Seck (Birsel + Seck) and Jean-François Fillaut (Waste & Hope)
Business France2 – 5pm, for professionals only | 1700 Broadway – Floor 25, Manhattan | ContactB2B Meetings with 12 French Designers and ManucturersA 4-week long hybrid event aiming to connect French designers and manufacturers with North American interior design professionals
For questions regarding Oui Design!, please contact:
Olivier Le FalherProgram Officerdesign@albertinefoundation.org