It is a groundbreaking moment for Ralph Pucci and his gallery of the same name.
On June 23, Ralph Pucci International will be the first American exhibitor of Home Furnishings Design in the prestigious Château La Cotee in Provence, France.
The exhibition entitled “Pure” is an independent show with works by leading artists and designers, which were found exclusively in his New York studio and work in the 18th Street in Manhattan's Chelsea district, with Ralph Pucci's proprietary “Plasterglass” material being used. “Gypsum glass gives the appearance of the plaster and honors the original finger stamp of the artists, but is known for their durability,” said Pucci.
While a wide range of colors is possible, the tables, the lighting and the seating in “Pure” were fully implemented in white, and all parts were made by hand with clear lines, variations of the texture and without decoration. Pucci has continuously exceeded the limits of shape and material. At this exhibition, pips and clay are divided into the final design by hand and then sold on site.
In the Château La Cote, in the Oscar Niemeyer pavilion, Pucci will exhibit Pucci from 13 designers, including Patrick Naggar, Eric Schmitt, John Koga, Paul Mathieu and Elizabeth Garouste. He said the exhibition will “emphasize the timelessness of the sculpture, which is reinterpreted by innovative contemporary design. I have selected some of my legendary pieces, which in my opinion are the best and have executed the best.
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Puccis long -time Master sculptor, Michael Evert, will add another special element to the exhibition that conduct live sculpting sessions and offers an intimate insight into the functioning of Puccis New York Sculpture Studio. In the background the soundtrack will be jazz that Pucci loves. You can always hear how jazz is led to the Pucci gallery, and the playlist for Puccis Château La Coste Show pays homage to the musical art of the 50s (as the company of Ralphs parents, Nick and Lee was founded) and the big ones from The era such as Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Lee Morgan and the modern Jazz quarters. Pucci also created a book entitled “Process”, which deals with the pieces of the exhibition and in its production. He also had miniatures of the pieces for the gift shop in Château La Ktee.
Château La Coste is an extensive 600 hectare cultural goal for art and architecture in Provence, France between the historic city of Aix-en-Provence and the Luberon National Park. The environment has a story that decreases to the Roman Empire and the wine production of antiquity. The property itself with its main building in the Palladian style dates from the late 1600s.
The current incarnation of the Château La Costes was created in 2002 by the billionaire developer and hotelier Patrick McKillillen, who converted the property into a unique backdrop for art and a modern winery. There are scores of sculptures on the property, including pieces by Richard Serra and Louise Bourgoise, which are exhibited in outdoor and contemporary art in five galleries. There are also restaurants, a wine cellar and two hotels as well as the vineyard, a chapel designed by Tadao Ando and a music pavilion by Frank Gehry.
“I'm just through to look at everything, I think it's one of the most inspiring places I've ever been,” said Pucci. “It is a wonderful experience. They are surrounded by nature in the middle of the magical light south of France.”
Pucci's exhibition is reminiscent of Ralph Pucci International's 70th anniversary, and 50 years since Ralph took over the rudder of his family business. It was originally a mannequin repair workshop and later a manufacturer of mannequins. Over the years, Ralph developed the business, luxury furniture and lighting as well as sculpture, photography and art, since the demand for mannequins was dried out by individual dealers. The furniture chapter began in 1989 when the French interior designer Andrée Putman created a mannequin for Pucci and then asked Pucci to represent her furniture in the USA
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Pucci opens in his three galleries in New York, Los Angeles and Miami throughout the year. On these occasions, the attitudes become festive meetings for artists, decorators, designers, customers, collectors, photographers and media.
It was a serendipity strike that led to Pucci to exhibit in Château La Cotee. Seven years ago in France to take part in a show by the French interior designer Paul Mathieu, Pucci and his son Michael were at Marseille Provence Airport and met McKillen. The two were both on the way to Château La Coste when they decided to share a taxi. “We spent 35 minutes together,” recalled Pucci. “We started chatting and our joint appreciation for the work of the other was quickly recognizable. I planted a seed about it to do something with Pucci, and we stayed in touch.”
Thus, the idea for a Ralph Pucci show was lit. “I have always celebrated the art in all its forms – be it in music, painting, photography, dance, sculpture, architecture – and this show is an exciting opportunity to bring this together. Château La Coste is as well respected at a global level as a leading art goal and it is exciting that this paddy is exciting and this paddy is [McKillen] It has decided to emphasize us and contemporary design in this inspiring environment. He is really for design and the creative arts, so we totally got on. “
Stéphane Aboudaram | We are CO