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The Alps at Amelie, Maison d’art seamlessly blended winter’s serene majesty with contemporary art and design, offering a transformative, immersive experience curated by the visionary Alban Roger.
In the bustling heart of SoHo, New York, The Alps exhibition at Amelie, Maison d’art has left an indelible mark on the city’s cultural landscape. Curated by Alban Roger, the French-born, New York-based creative polymath, the show has been hailed as a triumph of immersive design and artistic innovation. This January, The Alps transported visitors into a serene, cave-like environment that melded the raw beauty of winter with the meticulous craftsmanship of contemporary art and collectible design.
Alban Roger is no stranger to high-impact creative endeavors. With a résumé that boasts collaborations with Vogue and luminaries like Madonna and Nicole Kidman, Roger’s pivot into curatorial roles has brought his distinct aesthetic into sharper focus. His exhibitions, spanning Paris, Mexico City, and New York, consistently garner critical acclaim, and The Alps is no exception. His curatorial eye is defined by a blend of high-art sophistication and grounded naturalism, resulting in spaces that are both intellectually stimulating and viscerally beautiful. In The Alps, Roger’s deep connection to the winter season shines through. From his formative years in the Alps to his current life in New York, the show mirrors his ability to translate personal narratives into universal themes. “Winter is a study in contrasts,” Roger explained, “a season of stillness and resilience that mirrors the rhythms of art and life.”
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The centerpiece of The Alps was its awe-inspiring scenography, crafted in collaboration with Atelier d’Offard, a celebrated French paper house. The gallery was transformed into a mineralized grotto, where intricate paper structures evoked the crisp, quiet majesty of snow-covered peaks. This enveloping setting served as a contemplative stage for works by artists Nadine Altmayer, Audrey Guimard, Yoona Hur, and Jeremy Maxwell. Their pieces, characterized by earthy tones and natural textures, complemented the exhibition’s focus on nature’s raw elegance. Visitors navigated the space as if uncovering hidden treasures, with artworks deliberately concealed within the paper cave’s folds. The experience was more than visual—it was tactile and immersive, inviting introspection and discovery. Sculptures by Roger himself and French designer Arthur Vallin, created under the newly launched collectible design brand MONTE, stood out as modern tributes to the forces of nature.
The debut of MONTE, a design collaboration helmed by Alban Roger, Jorge Brown Cott, and Andres Gomez, was another standout aspect of the exhibition. Produced in the Dominican Republic, MONTE’s inaugural collection featured sculptural tables and organic forms inspired by erosion, geology, and the cyclical beauty of the seasons. These pieces embodied a minimalist ethos, with every curve and texture evoking the silent strength of mountains. MONTE’s commitment to quality and cultural heritage resonated deeply with the show’s themes, marking it as a brand to watch in the world of high-end design.
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By juxtaposing natural forms, minimalist palettes, and modern craftsmanship, The Alps offered a rare moment of quiet in the frenetic pace of New York life. Roger’s curation went beyond aesthetics, creating an exhibition that was as much about introspection as it was about visual splendor. Visitors were left with a renewed appreciation for the interplay between art and the natural world—a relationship that Roger has masterfully brought to the forefront.
As the final echoes of The Alps fade, it’s clear that Alban Roger has achieved something truly remarkable: an exhibition that will be remembered not just for its beauty, but for its ability to connect us to the quiet power of winter and the timeless allure of the mountains. For those lucky enough to experience it, The Alps was nothing short of sublime.