Metamorphoses: Hats by Maison Michel

In keeping with la Galerie du 19M’s mission to make the Métiers d’art accessible to as many people as possible, this free exhibition, open to all, offers an immersive experience of the wonderful world of Maison Michel.

Conceived as a poetic journey through forms and materials, the exhibition highlights the magic of craft gestures and the range of savoir-faire that brings the world of hat-making to life.

A living heritage, enriched day-by-day in the workshops of this Maison d’art house, where the passing on of rare techniques feeds into a constantly evolving creative process.

In dialogue with this heritage and the Maison Michel archives, previously unseen works and collaborations with young designers appear throughout the exhibition, offering a fresh perspective on the shapes, materials, and uses of hats, and thereby bearing witness to the vitality of the hat-making trades.