10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wicklow furniture designer chosen for international showcase in Paris
Révélations is a prestigious biennial event dedicated to the celebration of contemporary craft and fine design, which started in 2013 and is organised by Ateliers d'Art de France. For the first time Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) will be participating and seven artisans from Ireland have been selected to participate.
Among their ranks will be Edwyn James Hickey, who is originally from Limerick but currently lives in Ashford. Edwin is a founding member of visualisation and design practice Magnaparte Ltd, established in 2016. He graduated from the Dublin School of Architecture (TU Dublin) with a Bachelor of Honours in Architecture and spent a year at MIT as part of his studies. In 2013, he received the AAI Maurice Craig Award for his thesis.
In 2020, Edwyn was selected to represent Ireland at Maison&Objet exhibition held in Paris. He is a 2024 Future Makers Award winner from the Design & Crafts Council Ireland, was shortlisted in 2024 by the Institute of Designers in Ireland and was a finalist for the 194th RHA Annual Exhibition. Earlier this year he exhibited at Collect London back in February.
H.E. Céline Place, ambassador of France in Ireland, commented: 'This landmark collaboration reflects the enduring cultural ties between France and Ireland, and highlights our shared commitment to supporting excellence in contemporary craft and design.
"As the biennial Révélations returns to the beautifully restored Grand Palais, it is a pleasure to see Ireland's creative talent featured in France alongside leading French makers, offering a unique perspective where tradition, innovation, and artistry converge. We also look forward to showcasing our rich and distinctive French savoir-faire at the next Irish design week, continuing this dynamic exchange.'
Révélations runs from Wednesday, May 21, through to Sunday, May 25.
