REVELATIONS – International Fine Craft & Creation Bienniale | Grand Palais, Paris

REVELATIONS

A Long-Awaited Return to the Grand Palais (Paris, France)

The Revelations Biennial, a major event in the arts and crafts industry, returns for its seventh edition under the freshly restored glass roof of the Grand Palais. The last two editions were held at the Grand Palais Ephemere, where the 2023 edition gathered 36,400 visitors. Maritsa Travlos will be exhibiting part of her brand new work at the fair, along with other exceptional artisans that represent French and international craftsmanship, from 21 to 25 May 2025. Visitors will meet artists who create unique, unprecedented works, some specifically made for the Biennial’s return to the Grand Palais, all enhanced by the elegant set designed by Adrien Gardere.

Organized by Ateliers d’ Art de France, the Revelations Biennial 2025 will feature exceptional pieces from over 350 creators from around 30 countries, highlighting a wide variety of materials, crafts, skills, and artistic worlds. The event will also include a program of conferences, children’s workshops, and guided tours for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Artists, creators, designers, art manufacturers, art galleries, and houses of excellence are invited to apply to showcase their works at the Revelations 2025. This is a unique opportunity for exhibitors to connect with a knowledgeable French and international audience, including connoisseurs, collectors, and influencers, and to display their creations in the exceptional venue of the Grand Palais.

About Revelations

Organized by Ateliers d’Art de France since 2013, Revelations has become the essential international biennial for arts and contemporary craftsmanship. The Biennial serves as a hub for economic exchanges and meetings with collectors, enthusiasts of exceptional objects, artistic directors, architects, decorators, gallery owners, and procurement offices, who come to discover unique pieces created specifically for the event. Returning to the Grand Palais in 2025, Revelations will bring together over 350 creators: artisans, manufacturers, galleries, designers, foundations, and schools from around thirty countries.

About Ateliers d’Art de France

Ateliers d’Art de France’s mission is to promote the role and significance of arts and crafts in our society. As the sole professional syndicate encompassing all 16 fields of artisanal activities, it unites over 6,000 professionals nationwide, ranging from individual workshops to art manufacturers. Established 150 years ago, it represents and advocates for the 281 diverse crafts, contributing to the sector’s economic development both in France and internationally. Ateliers d’Art de France owns and organizes various trade shows, promoting arts and crafts and their creations through international events such as MAISON&OBJET, Revelations, and the International Cultural Heritage Fair. It also manages a network of 6 retail locations in Paris and regions, including EMPREINTES, Europe’s largest concept store for arts and crafts, and the leading online sales platform in the sector.

(Note: SAFI, a subsidiary of Ateliers d’Art de France and RX France, organizes MAISON&OBJET.)