Paris in Objects: The City as a Creative Muse
Thursday 4 September —
14:00
- 14:45
The Talks — Hall 6
Description
With his eyes to the sky and a curious spirit always in tow, illustrator and designer Marin Montagut creates everyday objects inspired by the history of Paris.
He invites us into a sensitive, poetic vision of the city. During this talk, Marin Montagut will share how Paris fuels his creations — from books and illustrated maps to decorative plates — transforming everyday life into an art of living.
An immersive journey where every street corner, building façade, or antique object becomes a source of emotion, memory, and creative inspiration.
Participants
Marin MontagutIllustrator & Designer
Marie GodfrainJournalist
Marin Montagut
Illustrator & Designer
Marin Montagut is a French illustrator and designer, passionate about traditional craftsmanship. He uses watercolor to capture the poetry of the world around him through a collection of unique objects, showcased in his boutique in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, at Printemps in New York, and at Liberty in London. His creations are handcrafted in France, in his studio located in Paris’s 20th arrondissement. Marin has collaborated with renowned houses such as Ladurée, the Ritz Paris, the Comédie-Française, and Café de Flore.
Marie Godfrain
Journalist
Marie Godfrain is the Editor-in-Chief of IDEAT magazine. Specializing in design, decoration, craftsmanship, and architecture, she also moderates and hosts design conferences and has long contributed to M, le magazine. She has taught design history at ENSCI – Les Ateliers and is the author of several books, including a biography of Atelier Vime published by Flammarion and another on ceramicist Frédérick Gautier released by Actes Sud. Through her work, she demonstrates that design goes far beyond the mere production of furniture, playing an active role in accompanying and shaping contemporary social transformations.