# Sculptural Design Exhibitions The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass By Amy Duong | Published 2025-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition References: [ralphpucci](https://ralphpucci.com/exhibitions/view/pure-a-celebration-of-a-sculpture-studio-at-chateau-la-coste/)  The Pure exhibition brings the tactile spirit of a New York sculpture studio to the Oscar Niemeyer pavilion in Provence. Presented by [Ralph Pucci International](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition), it marks the gallery’s 70th anniversary and 50 years under Ralph Pucci’s leadership. Rendered entirely in white Plasterglass, a durable, hand-finished material that preserves fingerprints and tool marks, the [sculptural tables, lighting, and seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) are created by 13 collaborators including Patrick Naggar, Elizabeth Garouste, John Koga, and Paul Mathieu. Displayed in the glass-walled Niemeyer structure, the works interact dynamically with natural light while honoring craftsmanship and minimalism. The setting includes live sculpting sessions led by the studio’s master sculptor, accompanied by a 1950s jazz soundtrack that reflects Pucci’s creative legacy. The exhibition serves as both a tribute to [hand-made artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makers-gallery) and a reinterpretation of functional design as sculptural presence. It will be on view through September 2025. Image Credit: Antoine Bootz ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 47% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tactile Artistry in Modern Design:** The use of Plasterglass in the Pure exhibition highlights a resurgence in tactile materials that honor traditional craftsmanship in contemporary design. - **Integrative Artistic Experiences:** Live sculpting sessions paired with 1950s jazz create immersive environments that enhance cultural and artistic appreciation. - **Functional Sculptural Furniture:** The exhibition emphasizes a shift toward furniture that blurs the line between functional design and sculptural art, redefining utility in aesthetic terms. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Revitalizing traditional art techniques, such as Plasterglass, within modern interiors presents a unique blend that attracts artisanal value. - **Art Exhibitions:** Innovative exhibition formats that incorporate live elements and interactive displays are transforming how audiences engage with art. - **Luxury Furniture Manufacturing:** The trend towards sculptural furniture presents opportunities for producers to explore new materials and artistic collaborations, positioning products as unique art pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md) - [Immersive Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paulin-paulin-paulin-1.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growth-form.md) - [Glass Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inchiostri.md) - [Material Tensions Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-the-lightness-and-the-darkness.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Expansive Modern Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veritas-collection.md) - [Immersive Glass Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnnie-walker-blue-ultra.md)