PAD and Nomad Design Fairs Announce Summer Editions in Saint-Tropez and Hamptons
This summer, two collectible design fairs, PAD and Nomad, are set to take place in luxurious resort destinations. PAD (Pavilion of Art and Design) will occur in Saint-Tropez from July 12 to 20 at Maison Jean Despas, located at Place des Lices. Meanwhile, Nomad, which started in Saint Moritz in 2017 and has previously been hosted in Capri and Abu Dhabi, will be in the Hamptons from June 25 to 28 at The Watermill Centre in Water Mill, established by artist and theater director Robert Wilson. Co-founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte described Nomad as a 'resort concept,' aiming to connect collectors from Europe and the Middle East with the Hamptons' cultural scene. PAD president Patrick Perrin emphasized the presence of a serious collector community in Saint-Tropez, where affluent residents may welcome VIP guests into their homes.
Key facts
- PAD Saint-Tropez runs 12-20 July at Maison Jean Despas, Place des Lices.
- Nomad Hamptons runs 25-28 June at The Watermill Centre in Water Mill.
- Nomad started in Saint Moritz in 2017 and has editions in Capri and Abu Dhabi.
- The Watermill Centre was founded by artist and theatre director Robert Wilson.
- Nomad co-founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte calls it a 'resort concept'.
- PAD president Patrick Perrin notes a serious collector group in Saint-Tropez.
- Both fairs target wealthy residents who may host VIP visitors.
- Nomad aims to show an intellectual, romantic, creative side of America.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Wilson
- Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte
- Patrick Perrin
Institutions
- PAD (Pavilion of Art and Design)
- Nomad
- The Watermill Centre
Locations
- Saint-Tropez
- France
- Hamptons
- Water Mill
- United States
- Saint Moritz
- Switzerland
- Capri
- Italy
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- Maison Jean Despas
- Place des Lices