Makma Art Gallery and 1865 La Maison Present a Living Gallery of Art in a Special Exhibition
Dubai, UAE, 10 January 2024: Makma Art Gallery and 1865 La Maison have announced a captivating collaboration, inviting visitors to embark on a journey of artistic expression and design with a special exhibition at the 1865 La Maison Gallery showroom, on public display from 10 January 2024.
Featuring unique pieces from Makma Art Gallery, the curated space offers a distinctive experience – a living gallery of art, showcasing glass and crystal pieces from leading artisans of the 19th and 20th centuries. Centred around the theme of ‘Home Jewels’, the vibrant display of vivid and dazzling coloured pieces represents an intersection of art and interior design.
Makma Art Gallery's extensive collection mirrors the centuries-old history of glass and crystal manufacturing. Focusing on European master craftsmen who reinterpreted traditional Islamic glass and crystal art, the gallery bridges the gap between the past and present. It presents unique pieces from Europe's leading glass and crystal houses, particularly from Bohemia, through a fresh and modern lens.
Alia Sefrioui, Founder of Makma Art Gallery, which has its permanent gallery space in Abu Dhabi, noted: “It is an honour to partner with 1865 La Maison to bring our shared passion for beautiful interiors, design and art to audiences in the region. The delicate translucency and vibrant colours of our glass pieces complement the contemporary and classic furniture on display at 1865 La Maison. This partnership follows our mission to build a hub for artistic and cultural exchange through Makma Art Gallery that blurs the lines between tradition and modernity, connecting people through a shared identity.”
1865 La Maison, a modern homeware brand, celebrates the heritage and culture of design. It aims to bring together a global family of artisans, preserving and showcasing their specialised design skills and talents.
Commenting on the Maison’s design vision, Lubna Allana, Founder and Creative Director of 1865 La Maison, said: “Nature and environment are the best sources of inspiration, it’s the unique curiosity of the designer, artisan or craftsmen to illustrate and interpret a creative style.”
Ms Allana oversees the design process from ethical material sourcing to the creation of bespoke pieces. The Maison’s modern heirloom pieces blend with contemporary and classic furniture, creating a visually stunning environment.
Visitors are invited to join a journey of artistic synergy and visit the collaborative showcase between 10 AM and 6.30 PM at the 1865 La Maison Gallery showroom located at Tiffany Towers, RO3, JLT, Cluster W, Dubai.
To find out more about Makma Art Gallery and its upcoming collections or to book a viewing, visit www.makmaartgallery.com or contact contact@makmaartgallery.com.
To find out more about 1865 La Maison, visit: https://maison1865.com.
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ABOUT MAKMA ART GALLERY
Established in 2023 in the UAE, Makma Art Gallery is an artistic hub that introduces the exquisite 19th and 20th century European glass and crystal craftsmanship to new audiences in the GCC region. Its curated collections of Islamic-inspired glassworks push the artistic dialogue between East and West, fusing tradition with modernity. All collections honour a century-old legacy that traces the journey from sand to refined glass and crystal artistry. Makma is a meeting point for history, culture, craftsmanship and design, weaving a profound narrative within every collection.
ABOUT 1865 LA MAISON
1865 is a modern homeware brand celebrating the heritage and culture of design to create unique pieces that double as functional art. It is represented by a date that is close to Lubna’s heart, the start date of her achievable family history – family being a key rhetoric to Lubna and the ultimate goal of the brand – to bring together a family and community of artisans around the world and preserve and showcase their specialised design skills and talents to a global audience. As founder and creative director, Lubna has a shared passion for designing, conceptualising the unique pieces and overlooking the design process, from ethical material sourcing, identifying the appropriate skill sets and seeking out the ceramics, silver carving etc. – most suited for bringing each piece to life. A brand that celebrates artisan craftsmanship, in the quest for designing “Home Jewels”. Elevated home ware which are truly modern heirloom pieces that double as liveable art. We are committed to the human aspect or safeguarding the crafts community. Our modern antiques are made bespoke by hand; driven by the labour of love that goes into the creation of beautiful objects, furniture and design.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact:
SEC Newgate Middle East
Katja Novaković or Ihab Yousef
katja.novakovic@secnewgate.ae or ihab.yousef@secnewgate.ae
Office: 04 432 1195
Mobile: +971 581085315 or +971 55768 4150
