Oui Design! by Villa Albertine – A Celebration of French Craft and Design

OUI DESIGN! FESTIVALreturns May 14–20, 2026 as a flagship transatlantic platform celebrating FRENCH CRAFT AND DESIGN WITHIN NYCXDESIGN. Presented by VILLA ALBERTINE , this fourth edition brings together a dynamic program of exhibitions, open studios, panel discussions, and special events across New York City, highlighting the evolving dialogue between French and American creative communities. At the heart of the festival is A MAJOR WEEK-LONG EXHIBITION AT VILLA ALBERTINE’S PAYNE WHITNEY MANSION, FEATURING THE WORK OF DESIGN & CRAFT RESIDENCY LAUREATES AND FORMER RESIDENTS—MANY PRESENTING IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE FIRST TIME. Participating designers include Lily Alcaraz & Léa Berlier, Atelier Monier, Yassine Ben Abdallah, Nicolas Pinon, Céline Salomon, Sophia Taillet, Juliette Tellier, Frantz Wehrlé, and Xolo Cuintle. The exhibition is brought to life through an immersive scenography by Harry Nuriev of Crosby Studios, whose distinctive, cross-disciplinary approach creates a compelling environment that bridges craft, design, and contemporary culture. Marking the fifth anniversary of VILLA ALBERTINE’s DESIGN & CRAFT RESIDENCY PROGRAM, the 2026 EDITION UNDERSCORES THE INSTITUTION’S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING ARTISTIC EXCHANGE AND SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DESIGNERS AND ARTISANS. Developed in close collaboration with key partners, including the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller and Manufactures Nationales – Sèvres & Mobilier National, Oui Design! continues to elevate the visibility and impact of French craftsmanship on an international stage. Visit villa-albertine.org [https://villa-albertine.org/va/events/celebrate-french-craft-and-design-in-new-york-with-oui-design-2026/] to register for Oui DESIGN! events and follow @villa.albertine [https://instagram.com/villa.albertine/] on Instagram for updates. The public is welcome to walk in to the Oui DESIGN! pop-up exhibition, May 14–20 from 11 AM to 6 PM, at the PAYNE WHITNEY MANSION, 972 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK, NY. List of Oui Festival! Events. [https://villa-albertine.org/va/professionals/a-celebration-of-french-craft-and-design-oui-design-2026/]