Saint Laurent Rive Droite Presents Man Ray Exhibition

Announcement Of A Surreal Arts Showcase

In a celebration of luxury culture and artistic heritage, Saint Laurent Rive Droite Paris unveils Objets de mon Affection, an exclusive exhibition honouring seminal Surrealist artist Man Ray. Curated by Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello, the collection presents a rare selection of Man Ray’s most iconic works. Visitors are invited to revisit the philosophies of Dadaism and Surrealism through objects that blur the boundaries between everyday life, paradox, and poetic abstraction.

Saint Laurent’s cultural initiative extends the ongoing artistic dialogue that the brand champions. Notably, this mirrors Rive Droite’s recent immersive cultural projects such as ADORATION by Louise Sartor, reflecting Vaccarello’s vision for blending fine art with luxury experience.

The Surreal Lens: Man Ray Meets Modern Luxury

Man Ray — born Emmanuel Radnitzky — was a pioneering figure in avant‑garde art, whose work helped shape Dadaism and Surrealism. In Paris, his experimental approach to photography and objects led to innovations such as the rayograph, a process that fused chance, abstraction, and aesthetic defiance. This same spirit resonates in the Saint Laurent Rive Droite ethos: a luxury destination that transcends commerce to build a living cultural narrative.

Featured Exhibition Works

The exhibition highlights emblematic pieces like:

• Red Hot Iron (1966) — A quotidian iron transformed into an enigmatic sculptural object, rich in symbolic charge.
• Boîte à Lettres (1965) — A handcrafted assembly of zinc and ceramic letters, inviting reflection on communication, intimacy, and interpretation.

Each object reframes ordinary artifacts into contemplative forms, akin to the intellectual provocations in Vaccarello’s own design work — a theme echoed in Saint Laurent Spring 2026’s cinematic rethinking of modern glamour.

Vaccarello’s Contemporary Reinterpretation

To honor Man Ray’s legacy, Anthony Vaccarello reimagines the artist’s iconic sculpture Haltères / Square Dumbbells. Once a witty commentary on utility and function, this piece is now revived in two limited editions — matte black metal and mirror‑polished variants — each individually signed and presented as a luxurious collectors’ item.

This reinterpretation encapsulates the modern luxury spirit: cultural depth, collectible value, and conceptual audacity.

Experience And Legacy

Saint Laurent Rive Droite — at 213 rue Saint‑Honoré, Paris — continues to elevate the luxury canvas by meshing fashion, art, and curated lifestyle moments. This philosophy aligns with its global cultural footprint, seen in destinations such as the brand’s Los Angeles and Beijing outposts.

Art enthusiasts and luxury connoisseurs are encouraged to experience the exhibition firsthand — where everyday objects become poetry and paradox in a space designed for contemplation and cultural exchange.

Read more about Saint Laurent Rive Droite’s artistic vision in previous coverage including the Dominic Dahncke exhibition.