Pierre Augustin Rose

Alexander May Studio collaborated with Paris-based atelier Pierre Augustin Rose on an immersive installation for Art Basel Paris, transforming the showroom into a gallery-like environment. The project placed the atelier's upholstered furniture in dialogue with painting and atmosphere, reframing the space as a site of encounter between disciplines.

Marking Alexander May's return to painting after a five-year hiatus, the installation featured hand-painted canvases interacting directly with the furniture, offering a contemporary reinterpretation of classic forms. Floor-to-ceiling high-gloss vinyl curtains enveloped the room, heightening cohesion and immersion.

The project was expanded through curated works by Galerie Peter Kilchmann, Galerie Chenel, Beck & Eggeling International Fine Art, Paul Sepuya, Manolo Valdés, Victor Guedy, Jonathan Binet, and Graham Hamilton, extending the installation into a broader dialogue between art and design.

Location

Paris

Year

2024

Role

Creative Direction, Spatial Storytelling, Curation