Sur/reality: When Surrealism Inspires Our Curiosities

The Maison & Objet trade show in January 2025 promises to be a true dive into the imagination with the theme *Sur/Reality*, developed by the talented studio of Élisabeth Leriche. This exploration of contemporary surrealism deeply resonated with us at *Objet de Curiosité*, as it aligns perfectly with our pursuit of the strange, the astonishing, and the marvelous.

With great humility and admiration for this work, we take the liberty of embracing this fascinating theme to present our own interpretations. Through this blog page, discover how our creations interact with the surrealist universe, becoming invitations to dream and reinvent reality.

We invite you to explore five distinct worlds, each resonating with a facet of this captivating theme.

1 - Cosmic Escape and Celestial Mysteries

These objects evoke imaginary worlds and alternate realities, embodying the idea of a journey beyond Earth and the tangible.

To evoke the infinite and the cosmos, a symbol of escape into unknown worlds.

LES CRISTAUX MULTICOLORES OU LUMINESCENTS RAPPELLENT DES PAYSAGES EXTRATERRESTRES.

2- Surrealist Curiosity Cabinet

These objects draw from the vocabulary of curiosity cabinets, but are diverted or recontextualized with a quirky, offbeat spirit.

These insects become intriguing pieces, blurring the boundary between the real and the imaginary.

Nature as the foundation of creativity, the curiosity cabinet as a source of inspiration.

3 - Aquatic and organic worlds

These objects explore natural organic forms while creating a dreamlike and poetic atmosphere.

Memories of the mysterious underwater worlds.

At the border of the imaginary.

4 - Subverted objects, mechanisms, and humor

These objects subvert the codes of functionality or play with scale, introducing a touch of humor or an offbeat wink.

These tools, made to explore reality, end up reinventing it in their own way.

To provoke a smile...

5 - Poor Things

The universe of the film, both unsettling and marvelous, echoes these objects that flirt with strangeness.

Unsettling or surprising strangeness...

An invitation to reinvent reality

We hope these variations inspire you as much as we were thrilled to imagine them. If one of these worlds intrigues you, we invite you to explore our website further, where more treasures await discovery. To take it even further, our workshop is at your disposal to customize your selections, adapt the designs, or create bespoke pieces.

Share your ideas with us, and together, let’s continue to reinvent reality!

Want to take your clients on a journey?

For many years, our team has supported professionals Interior Designers in the creation and delivery of tailor-made objects of curiosity. Whatever your challenge (decorating a hotel lobby, decorating a living room of a luxury villa, etc.) we combine our world with yours to create the wow effect for your clients!

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