Don’t miss the exhibition of French designer and editor Jacques Biny’s work which just opened at Galerie Pascal Cuisinier in St Germain de Près.  Biny (1915-1976) first exhibited at the Foire de Paris in 1950 and created the mason d’edition de luminaries Luminalité in 1953 where he promoted and edited the work of young designers (Michel Buffet, Gustav Gautier, Louis Baillon) as well as his own pieces.  His work was characterized by its inventiveness and a bold use of materials (perspex, perforated metal). A man of many talents, Biny was also artistic director for the couture house, Madeleine Vionnet.

Five table lamps produced by Luminalité:( left to right) lamps 258 & 259 by Jacques Biny. Lamp 316 by Jean Boris Lacroix. Lampe 201 & 210 by Michel Buffet. Lamp 316 (1958).

All images courtesy of Galerie Pascal Cusinier.

Exhibition open until 12th September 2015.

Galerie Pascal Cusinier, 13 rue de Seine, 75006.