By Marie Claire Maison Arabia
de Gournay unveiled its artistry during the brand’s first craftsmanship exhibition in Dubai, with an exclusive, dedicated Middle Eastern showcase at The Cullinan, Marsa Al Arab. This singular event offered a rare glimpse into the mastery that defines the Maison — hand-painted wallpapers, delicately embroidered fabrics, and meticulously painted porcelains — each a living testament to centuries of savoir-faire and devotion to craft.
For one day only, de Gournay’s master artisans brought their work to life, transforming the venue into a theatre of skill, patience, and imagination. Guests witnessed the poetry of brush on silk, pigment on porcelain, and needle through fabric, experiencing the quiet alchemy that turned raw materials into timeless objects. Every brushstroke, stitch, and glaze carried the Maison’s heritage, reflecting techniques refined across decades, where tradition and contemporary vision merged seamlessly.
The exhibition invited visitors to engage with the process of creation itself. Beyond the finished pieces, it revealed the discipline, precision, and artistry that defined de Gournay’s world. Attendees were immersed in a sensory journey: the soft texture of silk, the subtle sheen of lacquered surfaces, and the luminous vibrancy of painted scenes evoked both the natural world and the emotional resonance of human experience. Each object became a narrative, a dialogue between material, technique, and imagination.
De Gournay had long drawn inspiration from global artistic traditions, from the elegance of Chinese scrolls to the refinement of 18th-century European decorative arts, filtered through a contemporary lens. The Dubai showcase continued this dialogue, presenting bespoke pieces that harmonised cultural reference with modern sophistication, designed for discerning collectors, designers, and art lovers.
By bringing its artisans to the Middle East, de Gournay transformed the exhibition into a living atelier, where creation was witnessed as performance. It was a rare invitation to experience interiors as immersive artworks — spaces where craftsmanship, vision, and heritage coalesced.
In Dubai, visitors saw firsthand how time, skill, and imagination converged to celebrate beauty, precision, and artistry — the very essence of de Gournay.
