Olympic Membership - Free Live Stream Sports & Original Series - join now! 🥇 Olympic Torch Relay | Stage 23 - Deux-Sèvres | Olympic Games Paris 2024Watch the highlights of the 23rd stage of the Olympic Torch Relay for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that took place in Deux-Sèvres. Since the start of its journey, the Olympic Torch has travelled along many coasts and seashores, from the Mediterranean to coast of La Manche, and is poised to visit the shores of the Atlantic next week. In the meantime, on Sunday, it made a detour to Thouars, near the Thouet River. In Coulon, it descended the Sèvre Niortaise by boat, in the heart of the 'Green Venice' in the famed Marais Poitevin. The day was also an opportunity to admire the local heritage and illuminate two castles: Thouars - the 17th-century Château des Ducs de La TrĂŠmoille, partially converted into a college - and the Château de Bressuire, the remains of which have stood the test of time since the 10th century. The Torch passed through the Porte Saint-Jacques, the symbol of Parthenay, and stopped off at the prestigious École Nationale des Sous-Officiers d'Active in Saint-Maixent-l'École, founded in 1963. It also visited the impressively long (83 metres) and luminous l’Abbaye Royale de Celles-sur-Belles. The festivities ended in Niort, an opportunity to wind through the streets of the department's capital city. The Torch passed through the Clou Bouchet district before making its way to Port Boinot and the MusĂŠe du Donjon, which traces the city's history from the 12th century to the present day. The convoy's route concluded at Place Chanzy, where the celebration was held. Sport is a mainstay in the Deux-Sèvres department, with many of its facilities awarded the 'Terre de Jeux 2024' label. Numerous events occur throughout the year, including the Coupe de rugby des collèges 79, the Highland Games world championship of traditional Scottish strength, and the Celles-sur-Belle handball clubs and Niort rugby club. On Sunday, another sport took centre stage: taekwondo. A group relay dedicated to this martial art took place in Bressuire with Niort native Myriam Baverel, who was the silver medallist at the 2004 Athens Games as captain. Alongside her were 23 enthusiasts, including the oldest participant of the day, Moon-Ho Lee, former coach of the French national team, Emmanuelle Rantière, French veteran champion, and the promising and youngest participant on the day, 13-year-old Nahim Goktas Mazanto. Like them, 90 Olympic Torch Bearers took their turn throughout the Deux-Sèvres region. All of them have had inspiring lives and destinies. Such is the case of Perrine Marcheteau, the final torchbearer of the day, who will light the cauldron. Perrine is a Red Cross volunteer who never strays too far from the basketball court. Her ambition today is to pass on her passion to younger players. Tomorrow, the Olympic Torch and all the Relay teams will enjoy a well-deserved rest day. On Tuesday, the torch will head to the VendĂŠe, a land for nature lovers and lovers of sport. In particular, it will head for the Passage du Gois, which links the island of Noirmoutier to the coast, the Puy-du-Fou, and then Les Sables d'Olonne for another large-scale public celebration. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Kering will welcome the public to its historic headquarters Every year since moving into this historic site in 2016 Kering has taken part in European Heritage Days inviting the public to discover and rediscover the historic venue and participate in a unique dialogue between heritage and contemporary creation a new exhibition of works from the Pinault Collection  the Pinault Collection takes over the Laennec chapel to offer visitors an artistic journey through the eyes of contemporary artists.This year also reveal a sense of figuration.Focusing on the concept of "passages" the works presented in the chapel's unique setting create an accelerated succession of images and depths sublimated within the space.  More information here. An exhibition by the Maison Balenciaga: The subtleties of a dialogue the House of Balenciaga set up an archives and heritage department dedicated to the preservation promotion and creation of CristĂłbal Balenciaga's works and developed a policy of conservation and acquisition over 900 pieces by the Spanish master enrich the collections of this heritage department.As part of European Heritage Days 2024 Maison Balenciaga has chosen to highlight a new selection of these unique creations presenting them as objets d'art and opening a dialogue between those by CristĂłbal Balenciaga and those by Demna the House's current artistic director.This installation offers a glimpse into the imperceptible that defines the Balenciaga aesthetic Revealing details that are sometimes too discreet to be fully noticed in the form of an ongoing dialogue between past and present allows us to grasp both the technical excellence and rich creativity of the House More information here.  it then underwent a vast rehabilitation project as the architectural masterpiece had been subjected to numerous changes to its original appearance in order to cope with the demands of hospital life The challenge was an immensely complex one: to restore the site without betraying its spirit while at the same time respecting its listed areas such as the chapel built during the reign of Louis XIII the site has been home to the headquarters of Kering and Balenciaga The Group has actively contributed to the site’s rebirth and change of use demonstrating the utmost respect for its architectural quality and historical dimension Kering wanted people to discover the history of this exceptional location and to make every generation aware of the importance of preserving and enhancing heritage.  and late-night opening on Saturday 21st until 11pm (last entry at 10pm) Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering BeautĂŠ By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination” Kering Press ContactsEmilie Gargatte | +33 1 45 64 61 20 | emilie.gargatte@kering.com Emma Roquier | +33 6 78 04 06 62 | emma.roquier@kering.com Press Contact Pinault Collection Dimitri Besse | +33 1 42 72 60 01 | dimitri@claudinecolin.com LĂŠa de Roux | +33 1 42 72 60 01 | lea@claudinecolin.comCredits : Views of Laennec and the Pinault Collection exhibition Š Eric Sander – Balenciaga photo Š Richard Avedon More information on the Heritage Days Hermès has been operating a store at number 17 of this chic Rive Gauche street since 2010 The artfully laid out 1,300-square-metre space was entirely renovated in 2021 The listed Art Deco building home to the store is where the Lutetia Hotel had its swimming pool between the 1930s and 70s The space is characterised by a very tall ceiling and by corridors that once housed cabins for the bathers.According to CFNews Immo The leading authority for the Architecture & Design community Recharge in a Restored Spanish Farmhouse in Menorca Words: Annie Block  Photography: Courtesy of Gérard Jonca/Sèvres–Manufacture and Musée Nationaux Design Miami.Paris was held at the L’hĂ´tel de Maisons where exquisite vintage and new furnishings for sale included Jean Prouvé’s 1952 prefab Carnac House Anna Le Corno’s Undergrowth desk composed of mycelium shapely totems made and named after noteworthy historical and mythical women by Ettore Sottsass for Sèvres To celebrate the latter collection’s 30th anniversary the centuries-old French porcelain manufacturer has mounted “Sottsass | Sèvres Tempus 1994–2024,” a coinciding and still-on-view exhibition at its Paris gallery reintroducing the same 14 sculptures shown at Design Miami.Paris “Sèvres by Sottsass is the most powerful expression of Sottsass’s genius and his dream of eternity,” architect and exhibit curator Charles Zana says of the Memphis Group founder boast hues and shapes that are Memphis reminiscent—and showcase the Italian icon’s ceaseless quest for balance in form They’re also part of the MusĂŠe nationaux de Sèvres’s permanent collection The sweeping design of the Simple Art Museum by HAS Design and Research captures the essence of Hui-style architecture while inviting all visitors where cofounders Anthony Gagliardi and Dorian Booth turn material and form into multidisciplinary magic The Nuit des MusĂŠes is an opportunity for institutions to offer the public a fresh look at their collections, during a free evening held for the 21st time on May 17, 2025. And for all you ceramics fans out there, the MusĂŠe de Sèvres invites you to spend the evening on its premises with a whole host of activities for all ages and tastes this exceptional museum offers a unique experience as you explore the history of ceramics through the centuries Take this opportunity to immerse yourself in this artistic and technical universe and rediscover the treasures of the CitĂŠ de la CĂŠramique during the Nuit des MusĂŠes 2025 The MusĂŠe de Sèvres - CitĂŠ de la CĂŠramique was created by the merger of the MusĂŠe national de CĂŠramique and the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres in 2010 founded in 1740 under the reign of Louis XV it has become a symbol of French porcelain and ceramics expertise was created in 1824 to preserve and display works produced by the Manufacture and those from public and private collections So what's in store for this new edition of Nuit des MusĂŠes 2025 the MusĂŠe National de CĂŠramique opens its doors plunge into the heart of the collections and celebrate the museum's 200th anniversary by discovering the temporary exhibition Merveilles paintings and even samples of raw materials dating from prehistory to the present day and coming from all five continents only a tiny fraction is accessible to the public today over five hundred objects taken from the storerooms tell the story of this atypical museum in ten surprising tableaux Transformed into an ideal cabinet of curiosities the Museum offers curious visitors of all ages a series of delightful monthly events Second-year art history students from the LycĂŠe Eugène Ionesco in Issy-Les-Moulineaux will be offering activities based on some of the major works in the Merveilles A creative workshop to explore the proportions of a face and express emotion Sketch your own portraits with the whole family Restitution of the artistic and cultural education project La passion du geste As part of the artistic and cultural education program La passion du geste 6 classes (CE2 to CM2) from Sèvres elementary schools patients from the HĂ´pital des Quatre Villes de Sèvres and residents from the Maison Perce-Neige de Sèvres have created their own portraits based on emotions of their choice Each personal ceramic work will be exhibited during the Nuit des MusĂŠes Various shaping and decorating techniques were explored in connection with the Manufacture's expertise Volunteer classes will be given the opportunity to express their emotions in line with the school curriculum Le programme est mis Ă  jour en fonction des annonces officielles this evening is a great opportunity to rediscover the ceramic treasures created at Sèvres This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here At the junction of Boulogne-Billancourt and Sèvres the Pont de Sèvres station runs alongside the Seine under the Quai Georges Gorse Connected to metro line 9 and the bus station one of the largest project areas in the Greater Paris region With three quarters of the Boulonnais development zone to be completed by 2025 the station will cater for a mixed population that is set to grow by over 30% between 2010 and 2021 It is also part of the development of a major employment hub with almost 34,000 salaried jobs as well as a cultural hub of metropolitan scope notably on the Île Seguin with La Seine Musicale a 6,800-seat concert hall inaugurated in 2017 and the ongoing development of the “Pointe des arts” in the upstream part of the Île Seguin and the Manufacture de Sèvres the station and the three Seine crossings will make facilities such as the Sèvres swimming pool and conservatory Brimborion park and the redeveloped banks of the Seine more accessible the Observatoire des quartiers de gare du Grand Paris Express is a partnership tool that brings together the Atelier parisien d'urbanisme (Apur) the Direction rĂŠgionale et interdĂŠpartementale de l'environnement de l'amĂŠnagement et des transports (DRIEAT) and the Institut national de la statistique et des ĂŠtudes ĂŠconomiques (Insee) as well as the Établissement public foncier d'Île-de-France (EPFIF) and the Institut Paris Region (IPR) The aim of the observatory is to report on the urban and social transformations linked to the arrival of the metro Apur processes your data to manage sending out the newsletter. 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Sculpture from 1740 until Today: Bard Graduate Center Free admission the first Friday of each month Truly extraordinary, you don’t need to know much about French porcelain to appreciate this first-of-its-kind presentation of sculpture from the famed Sèvres manufactory in Paris Many of the objects here have never been exhibited outside of France from 18th-century Greek-inflected works commissioned by Louis XV’s official mistress to contemporary sculpture in porcelain by visionaries including Yayoi Kusama The 200-or-so objects range from Rococo to Neoclassical They tell a story of art and cultural history The show also makes accessible to novices and experts alike the process by which porcelain and these sui generis constructions are made An atelier on the fourth floor includes interactive displays alongside implements and materials that came directly from Sèvres but no longer made due to restrictions on using badger hair and tools made with agate and other fine minerals for polishing and burnishing the famous “Sèvres blue,” which has evolved over centuries Did you know porcelain “dances” when it’s fired Movie, Memoir, and Music at Symphony Space: “The Women“ (1939), Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:00 p.m., Tickets $18; “Brown Girl Dreaming, with Jacqueline Woodson & Friends,” Saturday and conversations about the text and music with Roxane Gay and Woodson herself Morningside Lights in Morningside Park at 116th Street and Morningside Avenue then proceeding along Morningside Drive and entering the Columbia University Campus through the Amsterdam Avenue gate; Free  This annual community event features art-centric lanterns built by volunteers from Columbia University and surrounding neighborhoods during a week of free public workshops that culminates in this nighttime parade for rehearsal at 120th Street and Morningside Avenue This year’s theme is “100 Years of New York Art” and the lanterns reflect and celebrate the last century of New York arts and artists It’s presented by Columbia University’s Miller Theater and Friends of Morningside Park in collaboration with the local community Sally Rooney’s “Intermezzo” Midnight Release Party: Book Culture Signed Copy Ticket $30; Regular Ticket $16 (does not include book)  Subscribe to West Side Rag’s FREE email newsletter here And check out the SUPPORT button below 🙏🏻 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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Too bad I’m out of town for most of it But definitely going to see the Sevres exhibit Great list of quintessentially UWS weekend happenings Another weekend event in the nabe: West Side Community Garden’s Annual Arts and Crafts Fair 10 am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday Sept.21-22 Artists and crafters show and sell their creations at 123 W 89th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam; free events for all ages inside the garden See schedule at westsidecommunitygarden.org https://www.westsiderag.com/2024/09/12/popular-uws-yard-sale-returning-to-the-neighborhood-what-to-know New Plaza Cinema screenings this weekend include The Critic (Ian McKellen) https://newplazacinema.org/ marching bands and marchers with their dachshunds https://germanparadenyc.org/ Heads up – bus riders will be impacted by the UN session next week with some street closures starting on Sunday That is in addition to all the bus issues caused by DOT open streets Š 2025 West Side Rag | All rights reserved Š 2025 West Side Rag | All rights reserved are just some of the spots that are already creating a buzz thanks in particular to StĂŠphane Rotenberg Bistrot Micheline is the name that entrepreneur Hakim Gaouaoui has given to this new place, in a nod to the old railcar and the Michelin guide, he tells the JDD The common thread running through these restaurants and gourmet spots is their meticulous decor We're simply looking for the truth of a moment of shared humanity; between the ripples of smoke from a dish that's been cooking for hours and the clink of wine glasses to signal the start of the festivities the Bistrots are enlivened by the human warmth of the guests we welcome into our home: their home." It's all about eating well and feeling good The restaurant is located in the former Pont de Sèvres railway station built for the Universal Exhibition in 1889 formerly a railway station opposite the MusĂŠe National de CĂŠramique had been used exclusively for association meetings for several years Having fallen into disuse and been used only for meetings and seminars for several years the restaurant has undergone a major renovation to mark its revival The restaurant's decor is a tribute to the world of polo immersing you in the elegant atmosphere of a private club Vintage objects tell the story of the most prestigious polo competitions Bistrots Pas Parisiens has called on Gilles Goujon to create the menu for the group's new restaurant but revisited in an inventive and refined way Imagine authentic bourgeois cuisine for a genuine invitation to travel through time and tradition encouraging conviviality around traditional recipes From slow-cooked dishes to timeless pastries sublimated by the savoir-faire of an exceptional chef presented in table form and detailed by the waiters So you can come back every week without getting bored Expect to pay €39 for starter + main course + dessert we discovered the excellent celery remoulade with pancetta toast and the famous herring with potato preceded by a seasonal soup as an amuse-bouche As we've told you, Bistrot Micheline is all about sharing which can sometimes be a little restrictive so you'll have to choose a great dish to be enjoyed by at least two people We chose between the Casserole de la mer with rouille sauce (a kind of Bouillabaisse setoise) or the SautĂŠ de veau Marengo with rice pilaf we were able to choose between a generous Ile flottante and a regressive tarte tatin We love the charming setting and subdued atmosphere, ideal for lovers or groups of friends who don't really have a menu to suit them - unless your children eat everything If you're looking for an unusual setting and comforting French cuisine This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Comme nous l’ĂŠcrivions au printemps 2022, souligner le caractère essentiel d’un tel service pour le patrimoine national (voir l’article) relève de l’ĂŠvidence Pour avoir accès Ă  ce contenu, vous devez vous abonner Ă  La Tribune de l’Art. 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Les avantages et les conditions de cet abonnement, qui vous permettra par ailleurs de soutenir La Tribune de l’Art, sont dĂŠcrits sur la page d’abonnement Si vous ĂŞtes dĂŠjĂ  abonnĂŠ, connectez-vous Visitors enjoy a veritable voyage through almost 500 exceptional and presented in 10 different tableaux that tell the story of the museum which for the occasion becomes a veritable cabinet of curiosities The visitor passes through the Cabinet du Savant recalling the original museum designed by Alexandre Brongniart in 1801 where the Manufacture's first creations and acquisitions demonstrating the variety of materials and techniques available in ceramics The complexity and beauty of these uncommon objects are often awe-inspiring where witches bringing good luck rub shoulders with earthenware castles with objects as bewildering as the leech jar or the glass eye prostheses we move on to La Vie en Rose and the Power of Flowers where we learn that pink was once made of gold We then enter the treasure room with Tout ce qui Brille and its incredible gilding with an amazing musical pebble that caught our eye before moving on to the most impressive room in our opinion where a fantastic decor takes pride of place with a poor armadillo that has ended up on the plate amidst hundreds of teacups that make us feel like we're at Alice in Wonderland's table some of which are being shown to the public for the first time before finishing with the Galerie de Portraits which suggests that 200 years of exhibitions are still to come let's browse through this eventful exhibition and its merry bazaar absolutely thrilling to discover with its many oddities from near and far A creative program accompanies the exhibition which has safeguarded this historic site while infusing it with a resolutely modern energy the Climbing District Sèvres-Lecourbe offers a unique experience for beginners and advanced climbers alike are now home to climbing walls of all kinds: boulders and even an area dedicated to technical training The hall makes a point of respecting the original architecture of the site majestic columns and ornamental details have been preserved creating an atmosphere that's both mystical and sporty Climbing under these sacred vaults is almost like climbing a sacred mountain The Climbing District Sèvres-Lecourbe is open to all Introductory courses are offered for those wishing to discover climbing while more experienced climbers can test themselves on demanding where you can meet up for a drink or snack after your workout And for those looking for a place to work in an inspiring atmosphere the Climbing District offers a coworking space for just €5 a day Ideal for teleworkers looking for something new and quiet this space offers a breathtaking view of the climbing walls and church vaults the Climbing District Sèvres-Lecourbe is easily accessible by metro The gym is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m early afternoon or after 9.30pm are the best times for a quiet evening Prices start at between 16€ and 18€ for adult admission with season tickets and reduced rates available for regulars is perfect for a gourmet break after a hard day's work the €5-a-day coworking space is a unique opportunity to work in an inspiring and unusual setting The Climbing District Sèvres-Lecourbe is a real departure from the usual climbing gyms, a place where history, culture and sport meet. So, are you ready to climb to new heights in this original setting? Climbing Distric also has a climbing gym on the Saint-Lazare side This is the first climbing gym on Paris's Left Bank and it's sure to delight residents on the south side of the capital Egg hunt fans, get ready for a deliciously exciting adventure at La Grande Épicerie de Paris Rue de Sèvres ! In the run-up to Easter a unique and challenging experience is being prepared within the walls of the department store On Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 2pm to 5pm, La Grande Épicerie de Paris will be transformed into a sweet playground for 30-minute egg hunts for children aged 4 to 10 Young explorers will set off down the aisles of the 7th arrondissement food temple and face a series of tests that will enable them to collect the secret numbers that make up the code for the lock containing the final Easter treasure the little ones can each leave with a delicious chocolate reward So don't forget to reserve your seats and meet us on the first floor of La Grande Épicerie de Paris And don't miss the egg hunt at La Grande Épicerie de Paris on Rue de Passy, in the 16th arrondissement This exhibition brings together two of the most extraordinary surviving sets of vases owned by King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette of France during the late 1700s The vases are among the highest achievements of the Sèvres porcelain manufactory made before the French Revolution becoming personal treasures of the royal family at the time They were initially kept at the Palace of Versailles outside Paris and are a testament to the exemplary skills of the artists who took part in their creation offering the rare opportunity to appreciate the craftsmanship and design of the ensembles {{event.calendarInfo.calendar.calendarName.$t}} {{event.eventYearShortString.$t}} {{event.eventTimeString.$t}} From Dolphins to Kings: French Porcelain at the Getty Discover more about the works featured in the exhibition {{selectedEvent.calendarInfo.calendar.calendarName.$t}} {{selectedEvent.eventDateString.$t}} {{selectedEvent.eventTimeString.$t}} allowing for a range of combinations.  Lampes Sèvres combines traditional Sèvres craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic, breathing new life into age-old techniques. The aureoles are crafted by hand in the manufacture’s studio and then spray-glazed Ronan Bouroullec discovered the glazing technique by examining old experiments with crystallization in Sèvres archives resulting in unique and abstract patterns reminiscent of human iris and constellations of stars or vivid bursts of fireworks This spontaneity adds an element of natural beauty and uniqueness to each piece, making them come alive with individual character. The designer beautifully captures this phenomenon ‘It all quite delicately explodes in the kiln you’re not quite sure if they might be alive but there is a very natural quality that appears; natural and uncontrolled.’ the aureoles are hand-thrown and then spray-glazed intricate motifs reminiscence of those found in human iris a soft color palette intertwined in the lamp’s body giving rise to distinctive and abstract patterns designer: Ronan Bouroullec | @ronanbouroullec x the Manufacture de Sèvres AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Until now, the Mobilier National and the CitĂŠ de la CĂŠramique have been two very distinct entities which the government wanted to promote arts and crafts It encompasses four centuries of history and expertise, including the MusĂŠe National de CĂŠramique de Sèvres, the Manufacture de Tapisserie des Gobelins the Manufacture de Porcelaine de Sèvres and numerous other design and restoration workshops This reorganization is intended to harmonize the structures dedicated to the creation and preservation of France's craft and artistic heritage which will benefit from 340 million euros in funding over three years placed under the supervision of the Minister of Culture will be responsible for "creating and producing works of ceramics textile art and furniture on behalf of the State" as well as participating in "the promotion and preservation More than 53 art crafts are practiced in French factories and workshops a know-how that should be allowed to flourish for as long as possible deserve to be highlighted and made accessible to all" and saluted the "artisans whose hands fashion tapestries works which constitute the living heritage of our country" This issue is preventing our website from loading properly. 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LOGIN Downloadable PDFs are a benefit of an FP subscription This article is an Insider exclusive Contact us at [email protected] to learn about upgrade options unlocking the ability to gift this article This article was published more than 9 years ago had consequences that can still be seen today We might do well to consider a few of them as the anniversary of this forgotten treaty quietly passes by In 1915, as British troops prepared to march on Istanbul by way of the Gallipoli peninsula, the government in London printed silk handkerchiefs heralding the end of the Ottoman empire It was a bit premature (the battle of Gallipoli turned out to be one of the Ottomans’ few World War I victories) but by 1920 Britain’s confidence seemed justified: With allied troops occupying the Ottoman capital representatives from the war’s victorious powers signed a treaty with the defeated Ottoman government that divided the empire’s lands into European spheres of influence Sèvres internationalized Istanbul and the Bosphorus while giving pieces of Anatolian territory to the Greeks Seeing how and why the first European plan for dividing up the Middle East failed we can better understand the region’s present-day borders as well as the contradictions of contemporary Kurdish nationalism and the political challenges facing modern Turkey Sèvres has been largely forgotten in the West, but it has a potent legacy in Turkey, where it has helped fuel a form of nationalist paranoia some scholars have called the “Sèvres syndrome.” Sèvres certainly plays a role in Turkey’s sensitivity over Kurdish separatism as well as the belief that the Armenian genocide — widely used by European diplomats to justify their plans for Anatolia in 1920 — was always an anti-Turkish conspiracy rather than a matter of historical truth Turkey’s foundational struggle with colonial occupation left its mark in a persistent form of anti-imperial nationalism But the legacy of Sèvres extends well beyond Turkey which is precisely why we should include this treaty alongside Sykes-Picot in our history of the Middle East It will help us challenge the widespread notion that the region’s problems all began with Europeans drawing borders on a blank map European plans for the Levant would have gone the way of Sèvres Turkey didn’t become wealthier and more democratic than Syria or Iraq because it had the good fortune to get the right borders the factors that enabled Turkey to defy European plans and draw its own borders — including an army and economic infrastructure inherited from the Ottoman empire — were some of the same ones that enabled Turkey to build a strong Of course, plenty of Kurdish nationalists might claim that Turkey’s borders actually are wrong. Indeed, some cite Kurdish statelessness as a fatal flaw in the region’s post-Ottoman borders But when European imperialists tried to create a Kurdish state at Sèvres many Kurds fought alongside Ataturk to upend the treaty It’s a reminder that political loyalties can and do transcend national identities in ways we would do well to realize today The Kurdish state envisioned in the Sèvres Treaty would While this appealed to some Kurdish nationalists others found this form of British-dominated “independence” problematic So they joined up to fight with the Turkish national movement continued Turkish or Ottoman rule seemed preferable to Christian colonization worried that once in charge the British would inevitably support recently dispossessed Armenians seeking to return to the region Some subsequently regretted their decision when it became clear the state they had fought to create would be significantly more Turkish — and less religious — than anticipated chose instead to accept the identity the new state offered them Turkey is fitfully transcending a century-long obsession with proving how “real” it is Turkey reaped the political and economic benefits of its victory over the Treaty of Sèvres But building on this success now requires forging a more flexible political model one that helps render battles over borders and national identity irrelevant Nick Danforth is a fellow at Century International. He is currently writing a book on maps, history, and politics tentatively titled The Curse of Cartography. X: @NicholasDanfort FP’s flagship evening newsletter guiding you through the most important world stories of the day Specialty rates for students and faculty. Lock in your rates for longer. Unlock powerful intelligence for your team. Manufacture de Sèvres presents Ronan Bouroullec’s ‘Lampes Sèvres’ an exhibition of new lighting works (until 25 November 2023) Like exotic mushrooms or enigmatic sea creatures, the trio of lamps features smooth, precisely formed aureoles, hand-thrown in the large Manufacture de Sèvres studio and spray-glazed to achieve the colour effects. The almost ethereal glaze is the result of Bouroullec's research into the company's archives, where he found old examples of experiments in crystallisation.  Due to the uncertainty of the process, each piece is unique, featuring multi-tonal abstract patterns that nod to the exploding effect of fireworks or celestial constellations.  'It all quite delicately explodes in the kiln, and when the pieces are taken out, you’re not quite sure if they might be alive,' says Bouroullec, for whom this project meant being able to manipulate a process that he feared could result in a too precise design gesture. '[Each lamp] could be a sea anemone, a portion of sky, a flash of light in space. I wasn’t at all aiming for this, but there is a very natural quality that appears; natural and uncontrolled.' 'Lampes Sèvres' by Ronan Bouroullec is on view until 25 November 2023 Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. Rosa Bertoli was born in Udine she has been the Design Editor of Wallpaper* where she oversees design content for the print and online editions she has written extensively about all areas of design Rosa has been speaker and moderator for various design talks and conferences including London Craft Week Rosa has been on judging panels for the Chart Architecture Award the Dutch Design Awards and the DesignGuild Marks She has written for numerous English and Italian language publications and worked as a content and communication consultant for fashion and design brands More than 3,000 police are on alert ahead of major protests called by anti-’mega-reservoir’ activists in Deux-Sèvres with two marches taking place despite a ban from local authorities Between 6,000 and 8,000 people have gathered at the ‘Village de l'eau’ water camp in Melle and are set to take part in the protests today (July 19) and tomorrow The ‘festival atmosphere’ camp is set to be in place until Sunday police have been on high alert after the intense violence seen at the nearby Sainte-Soline mega-reservoir base (just 15 km away) where major protests took place 15 months ago.  Read also: Why are water mega-reservoirs the cause of so much tension in France?  protests escalated into violence between activists and police (who threw tear gas) leaving many injured and one man in a coma The Ligue des droits de l'Homme (Human Rights League) said that there had been “excessive and indiscriminate use of force” by the gendarmes at the time and “obstruction of assistance” to the injured Read also: Several injured in ‘water basin protest’ in France: what happened?Read also: Man in coma after ‘intolerable violence’ at France reservoir protests  Farmers say that the mega-reservoirs are necessary to ensure they have a continuous supply of water during the hotter months and proponents say that the reservoirs will mean farmers do not take from the under-pressure water table in the summer because the reservoirs still pump from the water table in winter and say they are an environmentally-damaging ‘short-term’ measure that will are delaying the inevitable farming transition to less water-intensive practices and crops Read also: What are France’s ‘mega reservoirs’ and why are they so controversial? Read also: Go-ahead for controversial ‘mega reservoirs’ in west France  The protests include representatives and supporters from more than 120 organisations This includes activist groups Bassines Non Merci (BNM) and hydrologists group Scientists in Rebellion They are calling for a moratorium on all mega-reservoir building and a re-evaluation of their use and environmental impact A ‘people's march and bicycle convoy’ is taking place Organisers are calling for ‘people to take kayaks paddles and other inflatable boats’ to blockade the agro-industrial port ‘in a carnival atmosphere’ The protest at Saint-Sauvant was already underway on the morning of July 19 with the activists documenting the event online Les Soulèvements de la Terre has said that some were blocked from the event but that many other activists managed to leave and begin the march The activists are not purely organising protests; the ‘village’ is also holding workshops Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has reportedly been among the attendees The organisers have said that their protests are still set to go ahead despite both demonstrations having been banned by the Vienne and Charente-Maritime prefectures.  The Charente-Maritime prefecture said it feared that protesters would overwhelm the town centre (which is very popular with tourists during the holiday season) the Vienne prefecture justified its decision by saying that previous “undeclared demonstrations by these same organisers led to violent outbursts” Police say they are expecting 6,000-8,000 people to attend in total of which 600-1,000 are feared to be “radical and violent” Interior Minister GĂŠrald Darmanin has already said that “more than a hundred ultra-left activists’ from neighbouring European countries have been banned from entering France” to take part. Similarly, more than 5,000 people have already been stopped by police since the movement ‘village’ began, and 400 “dangerous objects” have been seized on the outskirts of Melle (Deux-Sèvres), the Niort public prosecutor told FranceInter on July 17. Among the items seized were knives, iron bars, axes, pĂŠtanque balls, fireworks, and flammable liquids. And local farmers’ unions have not ruled out counter-protests.  The Coordination rurale (CR), meanwhile called on its members in the Vienne region, as well as in the Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne, to “defend the region's farms against environmentalist hooligans”. A group of around 100 farmers had gathered this morning (July 19) near Melle, for a proposed discussion with the heads of the ‘water village’, said CR national president VĂŠronique Le Floc'h. But even farming unions are not all in agreement on the issue. The ConfĂŠdĂŠration paysanne has denounced the mega-reservoirs as a “source of inequality in access to water”, and is taking part in the ‘village de l’eau’ actions, as is the Mouvement de dĂŠfense des exploitants familiaux (Modef). Newly formed Paris Coalition for US Democracy voices anger about Donald Trump’s policies Rallies took place in Strasbourg, Lyon and Bordeaux on Friday (March 7) The results come from a focused study on the excessive presence of PFAS in some water sources The title of this magnificent new book—Everyday Rococo: Madame de Pompadour and Sèvres Porcelain—on a familiar, indeed almost clichĂŠd subject is intriguing and intentionally paradoxical. Rococo is synonymous after all with 18th-century luxury and elite taste, the very opposite of the “everyday”. The retail price for the two volumes, fully justified by its Sunday-best production values, renders it moreover a luxury in its own right. Pot-Pourri Vase (1760), Sèvres porcelain, possibly by Charles-Nicolas Dodin, at MusĂŠe du Louvre. Bought by Mme de Pompadour in 1760 Š Rmn Grand Palais/Dist. Photo: Thierry Ollivier, Scala, Florence A fascinating section in chapter 18 (1761) is devoted to the care of Vincennes/Sèvres porcelain, which perhaps only a curator such as Savill could write, having shared with Pompadour custody of these things. We are reminded of Elaine Scarry’s contention (On Beauty and Being Just, 1999) that one of the defining characteristics of beauty is its power to incite in us the instinct to care and preserve. Highly readable, Savill’s weighty book will be much enjoyed by collectors, curators and dix-huitièmists of all kinds. That it requires slow reading, and a patient sifting of data and argument, may however dissuade the uninitiated, as will the price. • Rosalind Savill, Everyday Rococo: Madame de Pompadour and Sèvres Porcelain, Unicorn Press, 2 vols, 1,232pp, 660 colour illustrations, ÂŁ200, published 16 December 2021 • Katie Scott is a professor at the Courtauld Institute, specialising in French art and architecture of the early modern period and author of The Rococo Interior (Yale, 1996) and co-editor of Rococo Echo (Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment, 2014) this is the first serious look at Netherlandish rococo architecture and decorative arts feature14 March 2025Remembering Rosalind Savill, the porcelain expert who transformed the Wallace CollectionDuring her 19-year tenure as its director she turned a sedate institution into a vibrant tribute to the culture of 18th-century France archive30 June 1999Two new books examine ceramics from different points of viewOne is a technical and stylistic analysis; the other a cultural critique Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Sèvres This 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Sèvres has focused much Armenian attention on it does the Treaty of Sevres have relevance today Yet, no matter what the approach, the non-ratification of Sèvres remains a powerful impediment to any claims of its direct legal enforceability today. That does not mean, however, that the provision of particular importance to Armenians, Article 89, does not have legal implications. Article 89 states: Turkey and Armenia as well as the other High Contracting Parties agree to submit to the arbitration of the President of the United States of America the question of the frontier to be fixed between Turkey and Armenia in the vilayets of Erzerum, Trebizond, Van and Bitlis, and to accept his decision thereupon, as well as any stipulations he may prescribe as to access for Armenia to the sea, and as to the demilitarisation of any portion of Turkish territory adjacent to the said frontier. What is worse is that the terms of such agreements are often what is necessary for the victim group to return to some level of viability after the destruction of genocide or a similarly debilitating harm. A vicious downward spiral results: And that reparations have not yet been made means that the Arbitral Award remains due to Armenians. This is not in an abstract way, but with the same concrete necessity of 100 years ago. If through heroic efforts of Armenians the world over, as well as positive interventions by third parties and, strange as it might seem, some good fortune, Armenians still survive as a group despite the continuing and even increasing long-term effects of the Genocide, these effects are plain in a number of ways. It simply cannot be overstated: reparations make nearly all the difference in the post genocide trajectory of victim groups. Turkey and Azerbaijan’s blockade is a compounding factor in these difficulties and is only effective because of the reduced land of Armenia and its lack of sea access. The ship called Wilsonian Armenia has long sailed and isnt coming back soon. Where can I find the first three articles? Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Diaspora has a voice. We are delivering it. Kering is inviting the public to explore 40 rue de Sèvres in the 7th arrondissement of Paris formerly the Laennec Hospital from 1634 to 2000 now Kering’s and Balenciaga’s head offices will be open on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September 2016 a number of works from the Pinault Collection will be on display as well as selected haute couture creations from the Balenciaga archives known to Parisians as the home of the Laennec Hospital until the year 2000 is now the head office of Kering and Balenciaga on which building first began in the 17th century is one of the jewels of the capital’s heritage meticulous studies were carried out prior to commencing the major renovation work in order for it to fulfil its new purpose whilst preserving the building’s architectural and historic integrity rue de Sèvres was dedicated to caring for the poor of Paris it was renamed Laennec Hospital in 1878 – a name it retained until the year 2000 while in keeping with the style of many of the great Parisian hospitals such as the Invalides and the SalpĂŞtrière involved rediscovering and highlighting the buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries while fully respecting the integrity of its classified and listed spaces The premises could then house new office space that is fully compliant with modern standards and requirements Kering’s respect for environmental standards – a core strategic value for the brand – enabled 40 rue de Sèvres to become one of the very first historic monuments to receive the French High Environmental Quality label (HQE RĂŠnovation) rue de Sèvres to the public for the 33rd European Heritage Days It will house two temporary exhibitions illustrating the creative energy and heritage status of this unique site in the heart of Paris A selection of works from the Pinault Collection will be displayed in the Chapel exploring representations of the sacred and in many cases inviting reflection on the reinterpretation by contemporary artists of iconic masterpieces which have marked the history of religious art this exceptional exhibition will include the following works: DĂŠcor (2011-2012) by Maurizio Cattelan; Gelijkenis I & II (2002) Kami; Black Supper (1991) by Andres Serrano; and The Last Supper (1999) an unprecedented selection of haute couture dresses by CristĂłbal Balenciaga will be presented in the new Balenciaga areas Twenty-seven original designs by the master from the House archives and representative of his two creative periods (the Spanish period from 1930 to 1937 and the Parisian period from 1937 to 1968) the public will be able to see the famous ‘Cocoon’ coat of 1966 the 1964 ‘Sari’ dress and a suit from 1962 worn by Marlène Dietrich explains: ‘From the outset I wanted Kering’s and Balenciaga’s new head offices to reflect our identity and our values The unusual project to renovate the former Laennec Hospital was an ambitious challenge The original harmony of the site and the high quality of the renovation work mean that 40 rue de Sèvres will not only a be source of pride for all our employees It perfectly reflects our nature as a Luxury Group a Group in motion that embodies a bold luxury with the freedom to make its own choices.’ He added: ‘I was keen to give to the public rapid access to this architectural jewel and which has now been given a new lease of life The temporary exhibitions we are presenting today fully reflect this two-fold mission of heritage and creativity.’ The original purpose and history of this exceptional historical jewel at 40 rue de Sèvres also firmly establishes the building as an emblem of the people and thus in perfect harmony with the ‘Heritage and Communities’ theme of this year’s European Heritage Days For more information, visit www.kering.com/fr/groupe/33emes-journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine Visuals and press kit available on request Free admission on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 December 2016 from 10 am to 6 pm Kering develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands: Gucci By ‘empowering imagination’ in the fullest sense Kering encourages its brands to reach their potential in the most sustainable manner the Group generated revenue of more than €11.5 billion in 2015 and had more than 38,000 employees at year end The Kering (previously PPR) share is listed on Euronext Paris (FR 0000121485 Emilie Gargatte emilie.gargatte@kering.com +33 (0)1 45 64 61 20 Floriane Geroudet floriane.geroudet@kering.com +33 (0)1 45 64 66 00 www.kering.com www.journeesdupatrimoine.culturecommunication.gouv.fr Twitter: @KeringGroup LinkedIn: Kering Instagram: @kering_official YouTube: KeringGroup Download the press release (.pdf 478.49 KB) Text description provided by the architects. The renovation of the entire forum, 797 social housing units built in the mid 70's by architects Daniel Babani and Pierre Roux-Dorlut, builds on the strength of the original building. The program advocated the use of exterior insulation. Our first conviction was that the building draws its strength and character from its architectonic concrete facades. A generalized packaging was thus excluded. At the time of its construction, the building was on the fringes of the city, isolated on its slab facing the industrial zone of the factories Renault. The industrial site closed in 1992 was replaced by the trapeze district with remarkable architectures. The buildings of the forum renovated without being distorted, now find a place in the city, among the great contemporary buildings. Courtesy of eliet&lehmann architectesThe interventions, which were intended to be in line with the original architecture, are nevertheless important: The clean colors of the exterior joinery and the rolling shutters, all replaced, contrast with the original concrete simply cleaned. This tiered building on a slab creates its own mineral landscape. To soften it, a forest of 250 trees is planted on previously unused terraces. Project PlanThe ground floor is completely restructured. The halls are enlarged and open to natural light. Halls and bike storage are gathered in the same crossing space. The whole is treated as a noble place. A floor made of continuous Comblanchian stone covers the floor. Courtesy of eliet&lehmann architectesOn the eastern pinion of the H2 building a large bow-window serves as an entrance to a group of lodges and meeting rooms take up the constructive principle of assembling large prefabricated concrete elements and blend into the original building You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Sèvres 2020 marked the centennial anniversary of the Treaty of Sèvres The Treaty’s life was very short as it was replaced in 1923 by the Treaty of Lausanne The long-term consequences of this switch in diplomacy has been devastating to Armenians and to the global struggle for human rights and preservation of dignity to victims of human rights abuses The physical distance between Lausanne and Sèvres is approximately 500 kilometers The outcome of the Treaty of Lausanne set Armenians and other minorities of the former Ottoman Empire back nearly five hundred years to the beginning of the colonization of their homeland The Treaty of Sèvres promised Armenians an independent nation and trials for the Turks responsible for the Armenian Genocide justice for Armenians regarding the Genocide was lost Historic Armenia was again under full control of the Turks and this time the Armenian presence was all but obliterated As the education director of The Genocide Education Project I am tasked with creating ways for educators to teach the Armenian Genocide to their students I discuss the following main goals of genocide education and specifically the Armenian case Teaching about the case of the abandonment of the Treaty of Sèvres touches on all these goals It provides a lens for not only understanding the ramifications of the Treaty for Armenians but also American priorities toward political minorities within and outside its boundaries then and today Studying the Treaty of Sèvres can create a historical bridge from understanding the world after World War I and human rights today These are a few of the lessons that can be learned from studying the Treaty of Sèvres The American fairytale is that when bad things happen justice prevails This mythical utopian vision is pervasive throughout the American narrative Americans ride into town and deliver justice the “justice delivered” glorified the genocide of Native Americans Americans and Western Europe saved and then abandoned the Armenians The reality was that Americans worked tirelessly to provide aid and charity to the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire for decades What they did not provide was consistent political support to save the Armenian nation Some of Woodrow Wilson’s closest advisors were both businessmen and philanthropists who provided charity to Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as an expression of their Christian faith As businessmen they saw the crumbling empire as a treasure trove of raw materials including oil copper and silver that they could control with the right political finesse two months before the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne: We are mute in the presence of the immeasurable woe of Armenia and we threatened to become vocal about advantages which are to accrue to a group of American money-makers Americans turned their backs on the Armenians as they saw the opportunity to add to their wealth and international power Helping Armenians was the first international human rights effort supported by Americans They set a tone for humanitarian work that still persists today: Provide aid until economic opportunities arise or when economic interests are involved Fighting for justice may require personal sacrifices to be made The gain of helping others achieve justice should far outweigh lining the coffers of the elite Denial continues when perpetrators have never acknowledged their responsibility for the crime they committed As Armenians are reflecting on the injustices dealt to them 100 years since the signing of the Treaty of Sèvres Turkey maintains they were and are the victims of the Treaty Known as the “Sèvres Syndrome,” the Turkish government regularly notes they were forced to extreme nationalism in order to protect themselves from the harsh “punishments” inflicted upon them by Europe and the US at the end of World War I With the overturning of the Treaty of Sèvres Turkey faced no significant consequences for the Armenian Genocide This tactic of painting oneself as the victim is a classic aspect of denial Turkey continually seeks new ways to destroy the Armenian people This year Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again used the Treaty of Sèvres as a divisive tool to foster deep-rooted hatred against the West and to promote the concept that Turkey is not the perpetrator of human rights abuses and genocide but instead the victim of slander campaigns One example of this vicious ideology was the conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque for worship on the 97th anniversary of the Treaty of Lausanne Hagia Sophia was built as a Christian cathedral approximately 1,500 years ago the church was used as a mosque by the Ottomans As a part of Ataturk’s desire to gain a closer relationship with Western Powers he allowed for the Hagia Sophia to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a museum in 1934 Erdogan has added the erasure of the rich history of the Hagia Sophia to his list of ways to eliminate any mention of non-Turkic claims to its historic land we all witnessed and many of us participated in civil rights protests across the world people of all backgrounds took to the streets demanding change in the US and in their own countries The systematic oppression of African Americans hit a nerve and many took a stand but a continuation of the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States Armenians are well aware of the steps that need to be taken for African Americans to get justice because they are comparable demands to those that would bring a measure of justice to address the crimes and damages of the Armenian Genocide receive reparations and see that policies are put into place that support the aforementioned acts and prevent future injustices These are the core components for gaining justice The Treaty of Sèvres was the policy piece that would bring justice to Armenians The dissolution of the Treaty of Sèvres and the adoption of the Treaty of Lausanne left Armenians and Kurds without justice and bloodshed and human rights abuses at many levels have yet to cease a century later This is just one of so many historical examples that can be applied to the case for civil rights in the United States When minorities are oppressed and justice is denied and human rights for all are hindered when the oppression of any group is allowed The United States is at a turning point in history they turned their backs on the Armenian Cause Will the United States find its way to providing a just life for all members of its society today Can the Greeks and Armenians take UNESCO to court as they failed the rightful owners of the Churches that were under so called UNESCO protection yet we have seen no condemnation for these recent cultural genocide and also let’s not forget what happened in nakichevan where Armenians lost 1000 year old Kachkars to the hands of the barabrian Azeris/turks A really excellent and informative article I profess sheepishly that I didn’t know about the Treaty of Lausanne certainly not how it betrayed (intentionally) the Treaty of Sèvres makes one proud of being Armenian and having gone through so much of the same struggles as oppressed people throughout the world; Gives us an edge of wisdom and knowledge about the best and worst that humans are capable of the Armenian Weekly’s culture of critical thinking and big picture view of world events reminds us that being Armenian is so much more than just having a wonderful cuisine Any material you can direct me to to help teach this aspect of history to my 3rd graders The Business of FashionAgenda-setting intelligence analysis and advice for the global fashion community access one complimentary BoF Professional article of your choice Receive news, offers and invites from BoFOur newsletters may include 3rd-party advertising, by subscribing you agree to the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy eight years after the demise of San Francisco-based eLuxury making e-commerce the world's third largest luxury market after China and the US But 24 Sèvres also faces a fashion e-commerce space that is increasingly crowded with competitors from luxury incumbents like Neiman Marcus to traditional e-tailers like Yoox Net-a-Porter to platform players like Farfetch While the company’s multi-brand beauty retailer Sephora generates strong online sales CĂŠline still lacks any kind of e-commerce presence at all Rogers speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed about LVMH’s return to multi-brand fashion e-commerce the thinking behind the launch of 24 Sèvres and how the move fits into LVMH’s broader digital strategy LVMH's chief digital officer Ian Rogers | Source: Courtesy BoF: You arrived at LVMH somewhat under a cloak of secrecy Was this multi-brand site one of the key things you were brought on to do it was something that was part of the initial remit [24 Sèvres’s chief executive] Eric Goguey was the only employee As we were talking about this chief digital officer role they said and we’d like for you to help us do it because it is start-up." Given my experience building start-ups — technology start-ups — and technology teams But 24 Sèvres isn’t the sole e-commerce strategy of LVMH either Our goal is to have an e-commerce strategy that is from brand direct to consumer And then affiliates play a big role as well you have to have one strategy that really takes advantage of all of those ways the customer shops BoF: What’s it like building a technology start-up in Paris a city not particularly well-known as a technology hub This is my eighth start-up and it’s really top notch — and it’s in Paris I’m really proud of the fact that we didn’t hire an agency we didn’t hire some third-party technology we’re not using Magento — we built it the way that I would build it if we were sitting in a Silicon Valley building There are such good engineers in Paris but they all want to move to the US because that’s where the exciting projects are when you bring an exciting project to Paris you actually have a really good opportunity to hire from a pretty good talent pool BoF: I was puzzled by the decision to call the new business "24 Sèvres" because that means building a new brand whereas Le Bon MarchĂŠ is already a globally recognised brand IR: We were looking for something that was distinct worldwide that is linked to Le Bon MarchĂŠ I like that it has 24 in it because we’re bringing Le Bon MarchĂŠ but now open to the world for 24 hours a day It’s already the name of our loyalty programme It’s something that is distinct and something that we can really own worldwide I like this idea of taking the physical address of Le Bon MarchĂŠ and making it an international address BoF: The luxury e-commerce space is already really competitive with long-established players like Farfetch What is it that is going to differentiate 24 Sèvres in the space Following the market numbers is really interesting and exciting Obviously it’s a big market; I think it was the Bain [& Company] study this year that said that luxury e-commerce is the third [biggest] market if you were to size it up among geographical markets The McKinsey study a couple of years ago said that it’d be trending to $70 billion Where is the 30 percent plus growth?" — it’s in the e-commerce channel China has twice as many internet users as the US has people They did $80 billion in one single day on Alibaba last year which is effectively two LVMHs in a single day the Chinese are such an important customer for luxury; you look at their level of comfort in buying e-commerce and you can definitely see that e-commerce is the future engine of the business because it’s the most accessible form of commerce Now to answer your question about what's the differentiator for 24 Sèvres The value we can offer internationally is that Paris is unrepresented in the fashion e-commerce landscape right now With everyone you just mentioned — in London and New York and Italy — but Paris is [also] an important take on fashion It’s about bringing that to the world as people are looking for curators and looking for style and taste [We will also have] brands that no one else has like Vuitton and Dior And that’s really what you’ll see when we launch we’ve had almost 70 of them create exclusive products for our launch The internet has moved on to become a visual medium and the growth of that when you look at the numbers is exponential Snapchat: what people are consuming everyday is visual talking to Faye McLeod about what she does with the studio for Vuitton and Dior and visual merchandising as an art form We’re trying to take this kind of art of visual merchandising and I think people dream and desire with windows I think this is what a boutique needs to do To find something you didn’t know you wanted you might go to a marketplace or brand site or Google Service is something everybody is competing on Obviously everybody wants to get to the product faster It’s hard to bring Le Bon MarchĂŠ to your home but we’ve really done our best to make it something special when you order We’re doing overnight delivery to more than 70 countries on day one and then we’re trying to innovate as well with our video chat stylists I love the notion that 20 years ago it would have seemed absurd that you could sit in Chicago and chat with a Parisian stylist if that fit is your style and that’s the kind of advice you’d like to get It’s not just video chat like with FaceTime You can browse the app while you’re talking to the stylist let me draw a red circle around this brand for you It’s not just how fast can you get the product; it’s the kind of service that you get when you walk into one of our retail stores it’s not just about moving money from the offline pocket to the online pocket you’re actually reaching people who you couldn’t reach before and connecting with them in a deeper way and a more long-term way Building a relationship with them that’s a relationship of trust BoF: One thing you didn’t mention just now was the role of the physical store and you think about the network of Vuitton or Dior stores to what extent will this be an omnichannel play How does the store fit into the experience that 24 Sèvres is offering We go to a store to get something we can’t get online you can go there and get a meal or a coffee During the holidays I took my daughter there to see acrobats It delivers something that you absolutely cannot get with e-commerce which is what I think retail — physical retail — needs to try and do in the future Le Bon MarchĂŠ is just one store in one city We do want to super-serve that Parisian customer Le Bon MarchĂŠ is a very successful business endeavour Leveraging that for the Parisian customer is something we want to do It’s tied to the 24 Sèvres loyalty programme and we do have click-and-collect which has a really prominent area on the first floor making 24 Sèvres the omnichannel tool for Le Bon MarchĂŠ is really key We’ll keep it tied to Le Bon MarchĂŠ and 24 Sèvres they will have their own direct-to-consumer omnichannel play BoF: Some other LVMH brands — Louis Vuitton CĂŠline and Dior in particular — have been much more restricted in terms of their e-commerce presence How will you maintain their brand integrity in this multi-brand environment which they’ve been resisting up until now IR: All three of those brands are being really aggressive in terms of what they’re doing online The things you can say about all three: Vuitton’s business is fantastic and growing They have a great team and they’re constantly expanding They’ve added more countries since I’ve joined the group and they’re doing some really aggressive things If you look at what they did on WeChat last year The only thing we’ve said about CĂŠline so far is that they will do e-commerce this year They started with an Instagram account and they’re starting to appear there We looked at visual merchandising as an art form So how do you protect these brands in the multi-brand environment It’s close to what they already do in store You walk into Le Bon MarchĂŠ or Bloomingdales but they are merchandised by Vuitton and Dior Vuitton in Le Bon MarchĂŠ is not the same selection as Vuitton on the Champs ElysĂŠes But it’s appropriate for the Le Bon MarchĂŠ customer What we will do with 24 Sèvres is exactly that by definition our goal is not to take everything that’s on Louisvuitton.com and put it on this other site It’s more about what’s the right edit for this customer How do we contextualise it so that the customer who just came to be inspired can be inspired by Vuitton or Dior and that those products aren’t left out of their consideration set when they’re thinking about their next purchase the multi-brand opportunity is almost a media opportunity It’s not just about a bunch of products in a grid and the lowest price It’s about getting people to see something that they wouldn't have seen otherwise and to look at it from a different angle I think the opportunity to do that with these other brands that are at an arm's length from e-commerce is really exciting It opens up a new realm of possibilities for both the multi-brand site and the brand BoF: To be able to deliver overnight delivery in more than 70 countries on the day of launch is no small undertaking How have you managed to do that so quickly Has it been through leveraging the existing LVMH infrastructure [so that] we get the pricing right in every country and that we get the tariffs right in every country So it’s the software infrastructure where we’ve focused for starters which is also where Farfetch is focused as well finding software solutions for those problems The end infrastructure challenge is huge because when you think about the ordering process getting the product on the site and getting it merchandised very few people appreciate the difficulty of that task That’s where the companies you mentioned previously have done so well What they’ve built is very defensible because they solved a lot of very hard problems in the process it’s certainly a skill that we have to have We do have it — obviously we have massive logistics networks that are geared to do different things but bringing those to accomplish this task is work e-commerce is going to become the base level You just have to be good at it and do the work to be excellent at serving that market The multi-brand opportunity is a media opportunity. It's about getting people to see something that they wouldn't have seen otherwise What’s going to be the biggest challenge in making 24 Sèvres a success what you’re really trying to do is to succeed as a boutique and half of that is going to be just bringing an audience to the boutique week after week It’s no different that the same challenge at Le Bon MarchĂŠ You bring people to the store day after day week after week because you have something really distinct The challenge is just in really having something that is truly distinct in the market that the customer wants to come to [regularly] but you also have to merchandise the product in a way that brings people back because you’re an indispensable part of their life why has it taken LVMH so long to go after this opportunity In terms of why LVMH hasn’t gone there sooner and they wanted to be sure that if they re-entered this race Alexandre [Arnault] was really key to that and said I think I know how we need to do this." 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crackle lacquered wood shelves Organic elements soften the rigour of the architecture The three ash huts that rise towards the glass roof have been retained both integral elements of this store’s identity one is immersed in the women’s and men’s silk collections In this vast entrance lit by Grecques lighting in decorative meanders designed for Hermès in 1925 silk scarves are displayed on the wooden slats that cover the walls and undulate towards the atrium a vast space dedicated to the new mĂŠtier Hermès Beauty perfumes and fashion jewellery collections leads to the cafĂŠ and the ChaĂŽne d’encre bookshop now brought together in a single area overlooking the former pool tables in ribbed glass and gold leaf combine with carbon fibre shelving to create a modern and welcoming atmosphere visitors will find the ready-to-wear and shoe collections for women and men while bags and luggage and equestrian goods are set out on the right The central hut presents objects for the home—the art de vivre tableware and furniture collections—while the jewellery and watch collections are housed in the hut towards the back of the store bright and airy salon offers a bird’s-eye view of the pool area the store will open onto an adjacent dedicated space that will host the collections by petit h A selection of exclusive objects has been created to celebrate the store reopening Bolide 1923 and Lindy bags in a range of aquatic shades to match the store’s colour palette an Ex-Libris Les Parisiennes 70 scarf in vintage silk designed by Kiraz and Hugo Grygkar and a one-of-a-kind jukebox decorated with the Quadrige au fil design by Pierre PĂŠron created in indigo blue and sapphire blue leather marquetry In the large windows overlooking Rue de Sèvres the colourful collages by London-based artist Joe Cruz echo the atmosphere of Saint-Germain-des-PrĂŠs a colourful 120-metre-long fresco entitled L’OdyssĂŠe d’Hermès More than seventy works from the Émile Hermès collection and the Hermès collection of contemporary photographs also adorn the walls of the store The Hermès store on Rue de Sèvres pays tribute to the house’s creativity and know-how and invites loyal customers and new visitors to enjoy a unique experience It brings together the abundant collections and exceptional craftsmanship of the Parisian house in a one off setting with a rive gauche spirit Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan model and its humanist values the constant search for beautiful materials the transmission of savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality all forge the singularity of Hermès Hermès is dedicated to keeping the majority of its production in France through its 43 workshops and to developing its network of 311 stores in 45 countries The group employs more than 15,600 people worldwide the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès supports projects in the areas of artistic creation training and the transmission of savoir-faire Your invitation has been successfully sent Please search for a friend to connect first Spectacularly housed in a former swimming pool Hermès has opened a new store on 17 Rue de Sèvres It is the newest addition to the Paris scene with its established location 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore After one hundred and seventy years on the right bank Hermès has decided to cross the Seine and embrace the future with a new store at 17 Rue de Sèvres in the ritzy Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood of Paris  The new store has come to life in a building filled with rich history; a historical monument that was once home to the Lutetia swimming pool Hermès as a brand identified with the restoration of a rich treasure; to bring in the new with maintaining respect and reverence to what has come before  And so is the case with the luxury brand that has become eponymous with Parisian culture… Hermès is just as relevant today as it was in the heyday of the Lutetia In the 1930’s the pool served as home base for one of Paris’ oldest swimming clubs the Lutetia was reincarnated as a showroom for the famous ready-to-wear designers Élie and Jacqueline Jacobson (known as their brand Dorothée Bis) The pool not only served as offices for the fashion duo but they also held glamorous fashion shows and soirees in the space… “The place was joyous instead of saying ‘We’re going to the office’ ‘We’re going to the pool’.” In 2005 the pool was given landmark status and has since been considered a historical monument in Paris Hermès had guidelines to adhere to in their renovation of the pool The task at hand was given to Denis Montel and the RDAI agency the architect firm that creates and designs all Hermès stores across the globe “The idea was to develop a harmonious dialogue between the origins and the present The aim was to restore a place that was naturally timeworn but also massively transformed in the mid- 1970s We wanted to bring out the qualities of the existing architecture and recapture the spirit of the 1935 swimming pool while offering a very modern expression of the Hermès spirit at this Left Bank location.” the interior of 17 Rue de Sevres laid a precious foundation for the new concept to unfold They even refer to it as an “additive” project a project built upon what was already there “The old pool is lined with a mosaic of stoneware and glass paste in a dozen shades of grey The idea is to use these colours to recreate the sensation of a pool with a shimmering The presence of the water is also evoked on the ceilings by projections that are made by the lighting system.” you notice the clean lines and minimal vibe but you are immediately attracted to back of the space Perhaps it is the natural light flooding in from the skylight above or the tops of what you soon realize to be gigantic wooden huts The wood huts (about nine meters in height) all seem to be thriving The room achieves a great fluidity through a modern artistic interpretation of water in a pool these are all elements of the space that pay homage to the Lutetia 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Want a weekly round-up in your inbox? Sign up for free ShareSaveLifestyleArtsRomane Sarfati, CEO Of Sevres – Cite De La Ceramique, On Perpetuating The Art Of French PorcelainByY-Jean Mun-Delsalle which combines the missions of porcelain creation and production with conservation and heritage enrichment It’s a place where master craftsmen have been working hand in hand with visiting artists designers and architects since its founding in 1740 until present day she aims to make this atypical public establishment in the French cultural landscape both a major international brand for creation and the main European research center in the arts of fire How did Sèvres come to be associated with porcelain It’s a long story that started in the 18th century when European royal courts and aristocrats were very keen on porcelain and ceramics coming from Asia wanted to make his own porcelain so that French courts could have beautiful pieces just like the Asian and German ones because the German courts had found the secret of porcelain and could make their own beautiful pieces economic and technical competition among the European courts Louis XV invested a lot to have his own manufacture Because it’s exactly between Paris and Versailles the king and also the plutocrats on their way to Versailles could look at the workshops and buy their own porcelain Vaisseau Ă  mât by Jean-Claude Duplessis and Charles-Nicolas Dodin following five years of research and experimentations Describe the Sèvres Manufacture design style and approach It’s very interesting because Sèvres has been working with contemporary artists since the beginning Sèvres has been a major actor of the artistic and decorative art scenes so it means that there are many styles in Sèvres but if we try to find some specific aspects I would say it’s related to some of the materials and colors Sèvres was the only porcelain manufacture in France allowed to use gold the main characteristics of Sèvres can be seen as contradictory because you had colors and shapes that nobody tried at the time extraordinary piece that was commissioned by Madame de Pompadour with different colors and the use of gold Sèvres can be seen as very elegant with maybe more recent pieces that we made with contemporary designers like Michele de Lucchi or Ettore Sottsass La Coppa dell’etica coupe in Bleu de Sèvres by Michele de Lucchi What are some of the preconceived notions surrounding porcelain that you’re trying to dispel a lot of people think that porcelain is ancient and old-fashioned because they know it as older tableware The first idea is to show that ceramic is used in different world cultures Chinese porcelain and pieces from Latin America a lot of people don’t realize how important it is to show that ceramic is a universal material The second point is that ceramic is not only used for tableware but also to make any kind of art piece such as sculpture and furniture That’s why we have a very large vision when we select our artists and designers; we don’t have one orientation Our idea is to show the diversity of the artistic potential which is very important for us as a public institution Les Autruches bar by François-Xavier Lalanne in Sèvres porcelain and metal Six copies of this bar were produced: one was kept by the artist one is housed at the Sèvres Museum and one is exhibited at the ÉlysĂŠe Palace while the three remaining editions have been acquired by collectors Today marks the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Sèvres for peace between the Allies and Turkey The Treaty of Sèvres is the only treaty signed by both Turkey and the Republic of Armenia Not only does the Treaty of Sèvres recognize Turkey as responsible for its war crimes it also demands that Turkey take steps to facilitate the process of punishing those directly involved in the crime The Treaty also demands that Turkey repeal the 1915 Abandoned Property laws and the supplementary provisions thereof compelling it to return all confiscated properties to individual or community owners the Treaty of Sèvres provides a legal basis for the arbitration appeal to US President Woodrow Wilson to determine the Armenia-Turkey border Turkey has continued and continues to deny its crime against humanity Not only has Turkey avoided and continue to avoid responsibility for the crime and its consequences it also continues to treat Armenia as an enemy since the republic’s 1991 independence and in recent days it has intensified its belligerent rhetoric against Armenia Artsakh and Armenians in general through threats of possible military aggression The Treaty of Sèvres is a valid international treaty Although it has not been ratified by all signatories it has not been legally replaced by any other international instrument At least from the point of view of the Armenian Cause and the interests of the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian nation it remains a legal obligation based on international law the arbitral award of the President of the United States of America Woodrow Wilson continues to be the only international document delineating the legal border between Armenia and Turkey 100 years after the signing of the Treaty of Sèvres the Republic of Turkey continues to show hostility towards the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people Until Turkey fulfills its obligations under the provisions contained in the Treaty of Sèvres based on international law We are confident that the day will come when as the author and perpetrator of the Armenian Genocide Turkey will have to bear its responsibility and compensate all losses of the Armenian people We declare that as in the past and also in the future we in cooperation with other Armenian political forces and especially with the Republic of Armenia will continue our struggle until the restoration of historical justice