Dear visitors, colleagues and partners,
Révélations returns to the walls and glass roof of the Grand Palais ! After two editions on the Champs de Mars, at the Grand Palais Éphémère, we were eager to return to this legendary venue, which has witnessed the growth, year after year, of what has become the international event for fine crafts and contemporary creation. It was therefore natural for us to make this return a great celebration: never before have so many talented fine craft workers from all over the world gathered under the Nave. Young professionals will be exhibiting for the first time alongside some of the biggest names in contemporary creation.
The DNA of Révélations remains the same—on each stand, you will find the craftspeople and their creations. Sharing their passion, their craftsmanship and their story with visitors is the soul of the biennial. Fine craft professionals are naturally accessible: they work with, enhance and transform the sometimes surprising materials that we often use in our daily lives. Révélations is part of this desire to create a meeting between the public and fine craft professionals, with sharing at the heart of these five days of exhibitions.
* La Saison Africa2020 est organisée et mise en œuvre par l’Institut français avec le soutien du ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, du ministère de la Culture, du ministère de l’Éducation nationale, de la Jeunesse et des Sports et en partenariat avec l’Agence Française de Développement. La Saison bénéficie également du soutien du Comité des mécènes d’Africa2020.
This year, Italy is the country of honour, presenting original works created for the event. From Carrara marble to Murano glass, the pieces will showcase the modernity of contemporary Italian creation. It is also a great pleasure to see the countries that have featured in previous editions back in the aisles of the fair: Quebec, Luxembourg and Chile return with an exceptional selection. Révélations confirms its position as an international reference, both through its exhibitors (35 countries represented) and through the international visitors who attend each edition.
The biennial is also an opportunity to send strong messages for better recognition and to make the needs of the sector heard. The national strategy for fine craft professions announced in 2023 should lead to a framework agreement for the sector this year. The changing political context must not be at the expense of the ambitions supported by the public authorities in recent years – Ateliers d’Art de France is mobilising, open to dialogue and continuing to raise awareness of the issues affecting the fine crafts sector.
Last but not least, there is an exciting programme of events waiting for you. Revelations highlights innovative projects and the challenges facing the sector. I strongly encourage you to attend the symposium organised by Ateliers d’Art de France, where you will discover the diversity and strength of European fine craft projects, as well as the lectures by experts, committed stakeholders and professionals in contemporary craft creation.
I hope you will be amazed by the creative vitality of fine crafts and enjoy some exciting discoveries and fascinating discussions!
Stéphane Galerneau,
President of the Revelations exhibition
President of Ateliers d'Art de France
