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The 2015 edition of the European Artistic Crafts Days, the important international event promoted by the Institut National des Métiers d’Art (INMA) and staged in Milan, Paris, Geneva and other European cities, will feature various high-profile initiatives under the evocative theme “Territories of Innovation”. In partnership with Vacheron Constantin, the historic Geneva fine watchmaker, this exceptional network of events will join traditional and contemporary expressions of craftsmanship over the course of three days. To celebrate this special occasion, from 27 March to 5 July 2015 Les Arts Décoratifs museum in Paris presents Mutations, an extraordinary exhibition curated by Eric-Sébastien Faure-Lagorce. This innovative and visionary show is based on the juxtaposition of artworks: teams of creative professionals (craftsmen, artists and designers) reinterpret designs, techniques and materials of iconic objects from the museum’s prized collection, to create nine entirely new pieces of contemporary art. The dialogue between the new creations and their historical inspirations bears witness to a creative evolution - or “mutation” – and to its inseparable relationship with tradition. The starting point and the striking fil rouge of this theme is one of the most important objects in the museum’s collection and a true icon of the highest workmanship: the hanap Les métiers d’art, a covered goblet by the great goldsmith, jeweller and forerunner of Art Nouveau Lucien Falize.
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