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Borneo Post
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
French President impressed by Sarawak Crafts show in Paris
President Macron (right) asking Ong some details about the 'Topi Tunjang' during the stop at the 'Sarawak Crafts Revealed' exhibition in Revelations Biennale 2025. KUCHING (May 25): The 'Sarawak Crafts Revealed' exhibition takes centerstage at the prestigious 'Revelations Biennale Paris 2025', organised by Ateliers d'Art de France. At the opening night on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron and the First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the exhibition, where they received warm welcome from Sarawak Crafts Council board member Edric Ong, as well as Society Atelier Sarawak president Melinda Omar and its treasurer Ahmad Medani. 'President Macron was particularly attracted to the 'Topi Tunjang' (traditional rattan hats) made by the Senia Jugi, representing the longhouse community of Rumah Ensong. 'He was presented with a natural dark grey hat, while Madam Brigitte received an Orang Ulu Kabo bead necklace,' said Society Atelier Sarawak in a statement issued yesterday. The Sarawak Crafts exhibition was organised by the Sarawak Craft Council and Society Atelier Sarawak, supported by the State Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts. The council's chief executive officer Suriya Charles Boas, who was also at the Paris event, said that the core objective of Sarawak's participation was to showcase the finest homeland crafts and their artisans to an international audience. 'Mr Romain Juilha, the French curator of Revelations Biennale, was invited to Kuching in December last year to select the works up for display (this year). 'The selection comprises the fine works by artisan Ngot Bi from Kampung Semera Ulu who weaves the 'tikar begerang' (mats woven from screwpine leaves); Bangie Embol from Rumah Garie who makes 'Pua Kumbu Ikat' (traditional Iban textile using tie technique); Senia Jugi from Rumah Ensong ('Topi Tunjang'); Ulu Ai Conservancy under TR Andah Lembang (basketry); Kampung Serikin under Sandra Trinata ('Tikar Gelsah, another variety of woven mat); Ba Kelalan community under Dayang Tigur ('Raung' fibre boxes);Gedong Kain songket community under Ramtiniwati (songket); Kampung Sibuluh under Abot Gudang (sago container); Dayang Mastura and Norinda Suut ('keringkam', which is traditional Sarawak Malay scarf embroidery); Mathew Ngau Jau ( bark paintings); Juliana Embrose (natural seeds beadwork); and Edric Ong (bark-cloth natural dyed textiles),' Suriya elaborated. Photo shows the 'Pua Kumbu Ikat' items on display at the exhibition. In his message printed on the 'Sarawak Crafts Revealed' brochure, State Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the exposure and publicity generated would draw more visitors to come to Sarawak. Meanwhile, the deputy minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan, who stopped by in Paris after his visit to the IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany, was pleased to see the tremendous response to Sarawak Crafts at Revelations Biennale 2025. He and his wife Datin Melinda Bucking Lawan also met up with World Crafts Council Latin America president Barbara Velasco at the Chile booth, and Durjoy Rahman of the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation, before proceeding to meetings at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) headquarters in Paris. Snowdan (front, second right) and Melinda, on his right, with the Sarawak delegation during the courtesy call on Durjoy (front, right) in Paris. The 'Sarawak Crafts Revealed' exhibition at Revelations Biennale, which concludes today, gathers over 30,000 visitors from 60 countries. The next Biennale will be in 2027, where it is envisaged that Sarawak would have an even larger presence in the next edition. lead Paris President Emmanuel Macron Sarawak Crafts Revealed
GMA Network
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
PH debuts at Révélations Paris 2025 with 6 standout pieces
For the first time, the Philippines will participate on the global stage at Révélations 2025, a prestigious international biennial for fine craft and contemporary creation held until Sunday at the Grand Palais in Paris. This year's edition of Révélations gathers over 500 exceptional designers and craftspeople worldwide, showcasing unique works in ceramics, glass, textiles, wood, and metal. The Philippines, supported by the Design Center of the Philippines, is debuting under the theme 'dans l'esprit de l'artisan-créateur,' which translates to 'in the spirit of the artisan-designer' in English. Curated by award-winning interior and furniture designer Milo Naval and approved by Le Banquet's Romain Juilha, the Philippines' exhibit presents six standout pieces from eight Filipino designers that explore the intersection between tradition and innovation: This year's Révélations is the 7th edition of the international design event, where 37,000 visitors are expected to attend. It is organized by Ateliers d'Art de France — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
Irish Independent
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.
