Until May 11, Celine reimagines its Triomphe through the centuries-old craft of Maki-e in a refined Tokyo exhibit.
As part of the lead-up to the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025, Celine joins the LVMH Maisons at the France Pavilion with Celine Maki-E — a quiet tribute to heritage, craft, and cultural exchange.
Running until May 11 in Tokyo, the exhibit marks the house’s 80th anniversary while reflecting its long-standing ties with Japan. Celine first opened a store at Sun Motoyama in 1970 and has since built a lasting creative presence in the country. This latest presentation draws from Maki-E, an age-old lacquer technique where designs are drawn in wet lacquer and sprinkled with gold or silver powder.
In collaboration with Hikoju Makie, the exhibit reimagines the Triomphe logo across a series of lacquered objects, bridging tradition with contemporary design. Also on view are works by artist Soshi Nakamura, including Hands at Work, a documentary on the craft process, and Ten Landscapes of Dreams, a quiet meditation on form and texture.
The space is minimal yet immersive — defined by shoji paper, basaltina stone, and mirrored walls that reflect light and detail. It’s a subtle but thoughtful staging, echoing the refined clarity that defines both Japanese artistry and Celine’s evolving design.
Open until May 11, the exhibit invites quiet reflection and an opportunity to witness how legacy is honored not with grandeur, but with restraint, detail, and care.