Maison&Objet 2026: A Journey into Living Design 2026 Maison&Objet: A New Narrative of Living Design
In January 2026, Maison&Objet reflects on its heritage to construct a new narrative about “Living Design” — a design philosophy that breathes and has life. Furniture takes center stage as the event revolves around the theme “Past Reveals Future”, exploring the evolution of form and function while presenting new design scenarios.
The core figure of this year's event is Harry Nuriev, chosen as the “Designer of the Year”. His works blur the lines between craft and contemporary design, inviting visitors on a contemplative journey about the transformation of objects, spaces, and meanings through his creative declaration, “Transformism”.

As a “2.0 generation creative philosopher”, Nuriev views the world with a unique perspective — a world filled with objects, driven by data, and constantly inspired by new ideas. He is both a design anthropologist and an unexpected story teller, opening up new aesthetic forms through the reconstruction of spaces and brand vocabulary.

Nuriev completes over 30 cross-disciplinary projects each year, covering retail, fashion, hospitality, and cultural institutions. His studio operates with an interdisciplinary creative approach, from product design to the construction of immersive experiences, always embodying a strong artistic vision. His works often serve as a mirror to the times, presenting a design language facing the future.
Nuriev recalls: “When I first visited Maison&Objet, I had just founded Crosby Studios. That exhibition provided me with a wealth of inspiration and connections, making me deeply aware of the event's inclusivity and community spirit. What impressed me most was the energy of the design community — artisans, curators, studios, and brands all gathered together, where unexpected conversations could be found at every turn.”




He invites everyone to experience the immersive exhibition created by this genius designer hailed as the “global minimalist pioneer” by The New York Times Magazine, from January 15 to 19 in Paris.
After completing his studies at the Moscow Institute of Architecture, Nuriev moved to New York — a city alive with creativity and energy. In 2014, he founded Crosby Studios, and later established a presence in Paris, embarking on an international journey.
He says: “In Paris, I feel free. This is where I collaborate with artists and institutions, plan exhibitions and curation; in New York, I focus more on brand and commercial collaborations, whether in the luxury field or not.”
Born in Russia, living between New York and Paris, Nuriev possesses an Eastern humanistic temperament and also showcases a global design perspective. He describes: “New York gives me the energy for object and space creation; Paris deepens my emotions, making my works more poetic and soulful. These two energies keep me creative every day.”
In between nature and technology, Nuriev finds the spiritual fulcrum of design. He calls his method Transformism:
“It’s a new way of looking, feeling, and acting. Rather than pursuing innovative forms, I prefer to observe, understand, and transform existing things. Creativity is not linear but spiral, we can keep twisting its direction.”
He advocates: “In this era surrounded by data and history, we don't need more new things, but new ways of perception.”
Nuriev's creation spans the boundaries between design, art, and cultural heritage. He collaborates with various French cultural institutions to create new dialogues between history and the modern era.
When collaborating with the Louvre, he designed works for the exhibition Louvre Couture, turning classic art into tangible silver memorabilia, redefining the distance between the audience and the art pieces. These works explore the concept of “memorabilia”: how people retain memories and emotions in daily life.
When creating for the Mobilier National, he reinterpreted 17th-century royal tapestries with artificial intelligence technology, transforming traditional patterns into contemporary design generated by digital means, allowing classical symbols to be reborn in modern vocabulary.
In his collaboration with Baccarat, he designed spatial vocabulary inspired by hieroglyphics, transforming display cabinets into fridge-like installations, symbolizing the preservation and regeneration of brand DNA.
Nuriev believes that the core of these creations is to “revive heritage” and allow history to speak in a new context.
In the 2025 exhibition Window Shopping, Nuriev transforms everyday beauty products, discarded items, and packaging into art. These discarded objects are rearranged in the exhibition space, becoming reflections on desire and consumption.
He says: “I am fascinated by used objects because they carry real stories and traces. They have more soul than new items.”
He not only displays “consumer products” but also shows “the space after consumption”, revealing the modern society's obsession with beauty, cleanliness, and perfection.
In collaboration with We Are ONA, Nuriev designed a scene for an immersive dining experience.
On the table, there are ceramic bowls that simulate dirty plates, with residues of sauce, oil, and stains, becoming part of the art.
He jokes: “I often take photos of dirty plates after eating because that's the real design. It records moments that have happened, more touching than meticulously arranged dishes.”
This piece once again shows his obsession with “imperfection” and “reality”, prompting viewers to reconsider what beauty and order mean.
In 2026, Nuriev presents a new conceptual installation with the theme Past Reveals Future at Maison&Objet.
This exhibition reflects on the relationship between people and furniture through history. Each work is a symbol of an era: it is both a review and an imagination of the future.
He says: “The 18th century belonged to color, the 19th century to form, the 20th century to philosophy, and today, I hope design can belong to sensitivity and empathy.”
His works are both minimalist and poetic, turning objects into carriers, allowing people to experience the concept of “life” anew.
“We live in a world saturated with objects, data, and ideas.
The real challenge is not to invent new things, but to learn how to perceive.
I never start my creation with a blank canvas, but with those things that still move me in reality.
I give them new power and meaning.
Transformism is the art of reviving forgotten things.
It teaches us to find beauty in the ignored and discarded.
In this era where we no longer need more things,
Transformism is an act of care, a tool for reflection, and a creative way that is honest and fun.”
Since its inception in 1994, Maison&Objet (hosted by SAFI, a joint venture between Ateliers d’Art de France and RX France) has been an important platform in the international design and decoration field.
It holds two Paris exhibitions and Paris Design Week annually, and since 2016, it has launched the online platform MOM (Maison&Objet and More), allowing brands and buyers to maintain interaction throughout the year.
Maison&Objet’s mission is: “Inspire, connect, and support all creators in the design industry.”
The brand has nearly two million professional followers, and its community and activities together build Paris's key role in the global creative network.
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