PAD Paris 2026 Showcases 1970s Revival and Design Highlights
The Pavilion of Art and Design, known as PAD Paris 2026, was held in Paris, France, from April 8 to 12. Emerging gallerists such as Paul Ménacer-Poussin and Paul-Louis Betto showcased design from the 1980s, including pieces by Mattia Bonetti and Gaetano Pesce. A revival of 1970s styles was evident, with Desprez Breheret presenting a scenography inspired by 1973. Atkris gallery displayed Carlo Nason's cast glass lamps, valued at approximately $16,000. Julien Spitzer featured a Hans Hopfer sofa from 1974, while Damien Tison exhibited Italian chairs from the 1970s. Laffanour/Galerie Downtown earned the Historic Design Prize for Joseph Savina's 'Poisson Buffet' from 1961, and Dumonteil gallery won the Contemporary Design Prize for Aurelien Veyrat's upcycled creations. Romain Morandi's exhibit was recognized as Best Stand.
Key facts
- PAD Paris 2026 took place from April 8 to 12 in Paris, France.
- The event featured a notable resurgence of 1970s design alongside continued 1980s focus.
- Young gallerists Paul Ménacer-Poussin and Paul-Louis Betto of Pulp Galerie showcased 1980s works by designers like Mattia Bonetti and Gaetano Pesce.
- Carlo Nason's historic Murano glass lamps from the 1960s-1970s were highlighted by Atkris gallery.
- Laffanour/Galerie Downtown won the Historic Design Prize for Joseph Savina's 1961 'Poisson Buffet.'
- Dumonteil gallery won the Contemporary Design Prize for Aurelien Veyrat's upcycled designs.
- Romain Morandi's stand was named Best Stand, featuring pieces by Adolf Loos and Koloman Moser.
- Judges included Sarah Andelman, India Mahdavi, and Simon Porte Jacquemus.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Ménacer-Poussin
- Paul-Louis Betto
- Mattia Bonetti
- Elizabeth Garouste
- Mario Botta
- Gaetano Pesce
- Joseph Savina
- Christian Adam
- Carlo Nason
- Hans Hopfer
- Emiel Veranneman
- Francis Bacon
- Sarah Andelman
- India Mahdavi
- Simon Porte Jacquemus
- Jeremy Pradier-Jeauneau
- Aurelien Veyrat
- Adolf Loos
- Koloman Moser
- Jasper Morrison
- Elie Top
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Alber Elbaz
- Achille Salvagni
- Pablo Picasso
- Suzanne Ramié
- Le Corbusier
- Julia Restoin Roitfeld
- Omar Ationi
- Krista van Oudhesden
- Dorian Dumonteil
Institutions
- PAD (Pavilion of Art and Design)
- Pulp Galerie
- Desprez Breheret
- Atkris
- Julien Spitzer
- Marché Serpette
- Roche Bobois
- Damien Tison
- Patrick Fourtin
- Karry Berreby
- Colette
- Laffanour/Galerie Downtown
- Dumonteil
- Villa Empain
- Romain Morandi
- Neue Museum
- Royal College of Art
- Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs
- Atelier Madoura
- Mazzega
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Versailles
- Treguier
- Breton
- Morocco
- Murano
- Venice
- Italy
- Kyiv
- Ukraine
- Rome
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York
- United States
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Vallauris
- Switzerland