Founded by CHANEL in Paris, le19M is a unique initiative that brings together artisans and experts in fashion and decoration. Through dialogue with Japanese and French creators, it will present the exhibition “la Galerie du 19M Tokyo,” an exhibition that celebrates the richness of both heritage and showcases the artisans’ unique skills.
Conceived as a space of wonder, surprise, and dialogue, la Galerie du 19M Tokyo offers a free inspiring and playful journey open to all, in three chapters:
le Festival, a monumental installation introducing the unique savoir-faire of le19M’s Maisons d’art, designed by ATTA agency, led by renowned architect Tsuyoshi Tane.
Beyond Our Horizons, an immersive exhibition gathering creations by close to 30 Japanese and French artisans and artists curated by five creative figures with CHANEL and le19M: Momoko Ando, Yoichi Nishio, Shinichiro Ogata, Kayo Tokuda and Aska Yamashita.
Lesage. 100 years of Fashion and Decoration, a retrospective for the 100th anniversary of the embroidery and weaving House, unveiling its most impressive creations.
In le Rendez-vous, a symbolic communal space created by sukiya (Japanese noble wooden architecture) craftspeople in collaboration with the artisans of le19M, visitors can experience exceptional craftsmanship up close, accompanied by sound installation produced exclusively for this exhibition. All visitors are welcome to enjoy le Rendez-vous; however, entry into the installation requires a numbered tickets.
Visitors with reservations are invited to join charm-making workshops, an opportunity to discover the joy of craftsmanship firsthand. In addition, special series of talks will be held throughout the exhibition period, welcoming Editorial Committee members, artisans, and artists to explore dialogues on Japanese and French craftsmanship.
Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary artisanship—where curiosity meets creativity in a delightfully engaging setting.
Additionally, to celebrate the exhibition, a limited-edition set of LINE Emoji will be available from 4th September to 1st October. Add CHANEL’s LINE Official Account as a friend and enjoy these unique emoji capturing the spirit of the exhibition on the Métiers d’art.
