Pierre Frey Exposition 1935-1955 Inspiration & Realism of Fabrics

Last week, our New York showroom hosted 2 events to launch an exhibition of orginal artwork and textiles from 1935 – 1955. Pierre Frey archivist Sophie Rouart was in New York from Paris for the installation and events. The works were created by artists, painters, and designers of the time who Pierre Frey, the founder, worked with to develop the creative and lively prints that would become his legacy.

The exhibition containine 45 examples of textiles, drawings, and paintings is influenced by two main artistic styles: Neo-Midievalism and Surrealism. Designs are by talented artists such as Jean Chatanay, Janine Janet, Picard Le Doux, Jean-Denis Malcles, and Ken Scott.

After July 30th, the exhibit will be shipped to a new city, which is to be decided.

Sophie Rouart, Pierre Frey archivist.

On display in the New York showroom window is Pierre Frey Geneviève fabric, F2487, inspired by the original print Papillons by Geneviève Prou, 1938.

Our Braquenié room was made into a mini-gallery where guests ate and drank while viewing many unique prints.

Three great prints: Arlequin (left), Cordages (top right), and Rinceaux (bottom right), became fast favorites of many.

The corridors are lined with exquisite prints including Carte du Monde (top) and Etoiles (bottom).

Other prints on display include:

Le Soleil a moustaches by Irène Rohr, 1944

Robinson by Jean-Denis Malcles, 1942

Le monde du silence by Ken Scott, 1955