Matter and Shape

First introduced at MATTER and SHAPE (2026) in the Jardin des Tuileries with the sculpture ‘Turnstile for a Smile’, an exhibition of the series ‘Funny City’ by Romanian-American artist Serban Ionescu () unfolds this weekend at the Studio in Paris.

Discover Ionescu’s lyrical universe, watch his artistic process in a dedicated video room, and explore the archives alongside a design library curated by .

(hors les murs)

Funny City by Serban Ionescu
at BIRKENSTOCK 1774 Studio
on view until Sunday, March 29
11am — 6pm

Reserve your visit through the link in bio.

MATTER and SHAPE continues its (hors les murs) programme, supporting a curated exhibition series unfolding throughout the city.

Presented by

Mother Nostalgia & Modern Nature
ft. , ,

On view
3 rue Dupont de l’Eure,
75020 Paris
Through March 15

Explore the full programme of our (hors les murs) on matterandshape.com

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MATTER and SHAPE continues its (hors les murs), supporting a curated exhibition series unfolding throughout the city.

Presented by

Project Room 23
THIS AGREEMENT
Group exhibition by , .zanoni, and .billy

29 rue de Bellechasse,
75007 Paris
Monday to Sunday: 10am–7pm

Tiny Room 9
L’OFFICE
solo show

3 rue de Las Cases,
75007 Paris
Monday to Friday: 10 am–7pm
Saturday: 11am–7pm

Explore our (hors les murs) on matterandshape.com

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MATTER and SHAPE (2026)

Today’s (talks) in the Auditorium designed by

Sunday, 8 March

12pm — Inside/Out: Architecture & Genius Loci
ft. Bas Smets (), Angela Lee (), Dan Thawley ()
Moderated by Jayden Ali ()

2pm — Larger than life: Birkenstock 1774
ft. Șerban Ionescu (), Thibo Denis (), Minjae Kim ()
Moderated by Dan Thawley

4pm — Repossi: The Art of Line and Light
ft. Sabine Marcelis (), Fausto Fantinuoli ()
Moderated by Dan Thawley

The 2026 (talks) program is supported by Monocle on Design.

Join us from March 6–9 in the Jardin des Tuileries to celebrate the culture of design today.

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MATTER and SHAPE (2026)

Resulting from the merger between the Mobilier national and the Cité de la Céramique – Sèvres & Limoges, the National Manufactures were established on January 1, 2025, to promote the excellence of French craftsmanship and highlight the richness of both tangible and intangible heritage through more than 53 artistic crafts practiced within its manufactures and workshops.

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MATTER and SHAPE (shop)

Contextualising the works of our exhibitors in an on-site retail environment, our ephemeral boutique features an eclectic selection of furniture and design objects by makers from around the world. From lighting and ceramics to haberdashery, soft furnishings, glassware, flowers, art editions and more, guest brands include:

, , , .paris, , , .tresvaux.du.fraval, , .editions, , , .for.ideas, ft. Wes Anderson

Join us from March 6–9 in the Jardin des Tuileries to celebrate the culture of design today.

Opening hours:
Friday — Sunday: 9:30am – 7pm
Monday: 9:30am – 6pm

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MATTER and SHAPE (2026)

Today’s (talks) in the Auditorium designed by

Saturday, 7 March

12pm — Investigating Editions
ft. Sébastien Tardy (), Ida Kukkapuro (), Amélie du Passage ()
Moderated by Nic Monisse ()

2pm — New Cultural Landscapes:
ft. Basmah Felemban (), Badr Ali (), Feriel Fodil (.fodil), Gael Charbau ()
Moderated by Paolo Bresciani

4pm — Olfactory Oral
ft. Sissel Tolaas (), Emma McCormick Goodhart ()
Moderated by Dan Thawley ()

The 2026 (talks) program is supported by Monocle on Design.

Join us from March 6–9 in the Jardin des Tuileries to celebrate the culture of design today.

Obtain your badge now on matterandshape.com

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