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Paris Design Week 2017: A Global Showcase from Ukraine to Mexico

festival-fair · 2026-05-05

Paris Design Week 2017, which continues until September 16, showcases more than 200 galleries, museums, and showrooms, all under the theme 'design without frontiers.' Two exhibitions from Ukraine, 'Transformation,' are featured at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre and the Centre de la Mode et du Design, presenting multifunctional items crafted from recycled materials. At the Czech Cultural Centre, designers unveil 'Acheron,' in partnership with Prague's Kvalitár museum. Estonian designer Darja Popolitova displays her work at Galerie Résidences. The Institut du Monde Arabe marks its 30th anniversary with contemporary art. Latin American contributions include 'Arte Faktos de Colombia' at Galerie Joseph and 'Mé-TISSAGES' at the Mexican Cultural Institute. Notable brands like Poltrona Frau and IKEA showcase the Ypperlig collection in a pop-up showroom.

Key facts

  • Paris Design Week 2017 runs until September 16.
  • Over 200 galleries, museums, and showrooms participate.
  • Theme: 'design without frontiers' focusing on non-traditional countries.
  • Ukraine featured in two exhibitions under 'Transformation'.
  • Czech exhibition 'Acheron' at Czech Cultural Centre with Kvalitár museum.
  • Estonian designer Darja Popolitova at Galerie Résidences.
  • Institut du Monde Arabe celebrates 30th anniversary.
  • Colombia: 'Arte Faktos de Colombia' at Galerie Joseph with 25 designers.
  • Mexico: 'Mé-TISSAGES' at Mexican Cultural Institute.
  • Mexico City named next World Design Capital.
  • Event expands to Barbès-Rochechouart district.
  • IKEA previews Ypperlig collection with HAY (50 pieces).
  • Pop-up showroom in Marais.

Entities

Artists

  • Darja Popolitova

Institutions

  • Maison et Objet
  • Paris Design Week
  • Centre de la Mode et du Design
  • Ukrainian Cultural Centre
  • Czech Cultural Centre
  • Kvalitár
  • Galerie Résidences
  • Institut du Monde Arabe
  • Galerie Joseph
  • Mexican Cultural Institute
  • Poltrona Frau
  • Cassina
  • Boffi
  • Magis
  • IKEA
  • HAY
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Ukraine
  • Czech Republic
  • Estonia
  • Mexico
  • Colombia
  • Mexico City
  • Barbès-Rochechouart
  • Goutte d'Or
  • Marais
  • Prague

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