carpet diem and 1000 vases merge textile, ceramic, and glass art at espace commines in paris

curator francesco pirrello pairs carpet diem with 1000 vases, using a vertical scenography by hervé sauvage and jean-christophe vaillant to exhibit 32 textile works alongside 100 glass and ceramic objects.

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Carpet Diem and 1000 VASES unite craft works at Espace Commines

Curated by Francesco Pirrello, two international design exhibitions, Carpet Diem and 1000 VASES, converge at Espace Commines in Paris from October 23rd to 25th, 2026. The joint event pairs 32 textile pieces with 100 ceramic and glass objects, creating a unified material dialogue within the historic hall. Through a distinctive vertical scenography, the exhibitions explore contemporary interpretations of craft, form, and material boundaries.

carpet diem and 1000 vases merge textile, ceramic, and glass art at espace commines in paris - 1 — all images ©Sarah Laske

32 TEXTILE WORKS DIALOGUE WITH 100 CERAMIC AND GLASS SCULPTURES

Conceived by Hervé Sauvage and Jean-Christophe Vaillant, the exhibition scenography utilizes a pronounced vertical arrangement to integrate the two disciplines within a singular volume. Rather than isolating objects into segregated typological zones, the layout elevates hanging woven surfaces, embroidered textiles, and sculptural fabrics directly above and adjacent to ceramic and glass vessels displayed on tiered plinths. Carpet Diem showcases diverse fiber manipulations, ranging from structural weaving to experimental surface finishes, while 1000 VASES presents sculptural explorations of the functional vase typology, using glassblowing, slip-casting, and ceramic glazing to bridge functional design and spatial sculpture.

carpet diem and 1000 vases merge textile, ceramic, and glass art at espace commines in paris - 2 — Carpet Diem and 1000 VASES exhibit jointly at Espace Commines in Paris

carpet diem and 1000 vases merge textile, ceramic, and glass art at espace commines in paris - 3 — the exhibition brings together 32 contemporary textile pieces and 100 ceramic and glass works

carpet-diem-1000-vases-textile-ceramic-glass-art-espace-commines-paris-designboom-1800-1 — ceramic vessels explore varied surface textures, from rough grog to high-gloss glazes

carpet diem and 1000 vases merge textile, ceramic, and glass art at espace commines in paris - 4 — 1000 VASES reinterprets the archetype of the vessel through varied forming methods

carpet diem and 1000 vases merge textile, ceramic, and glass art at espace commines in paris - 5 — tiered white display blocks provide a neutral ground for colorful ceramic glazes

carpet-diem-1000-vases-textile-ceramic-glass-art-espace-commines-paris-designboom-1800-2 — varied ceramic typologies showcase wheel-thrown, slab-built, and slip-cast methodologies

carpet diem and 1000 vases merge textile, ceramic, and glass art at espace commines in paris - 6 — hand-tufted rugs double as wall-mounted acoustic and visual art pieces

carpet diem and 1000 vases merge textile, ceramic, and glass art at espace commines in paris - 7 — Carpet Diem focuses on experimental embroidery, tufting, and sculptural fabric techniques

carpet diem and 1000 vases merge textile, ceramic, and glass art at espace commines in paris - 8 — suspended tapestries and woven wall hangings float within the exhibition space

carpet-diem-1000-vases-textile-ceramic-glass-art-espace-commines-paris-designboom-1800-3 — the exhibition blurs boundaries separating functional decor, craft traditions, and fine art

project info:

name: Carpet Diem x 1000 Vases
exhibitions: Carpet Diem | @carpetdiemparis, 1000 Vases | @1000vases

curator: Francesco Pirrello

scenographers: Hervé Sauvage & Jean-Christophe Vaillant

location: Espace Commines, Paris, France

dates: October 23rd – October 25th, 2026

photographer: Sarah Laske | @_sarahlaske

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