CELINE has officially joined the France Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025 with an evocative exhibition titled CELINE MAKI-E, running from April 13 to May 11. The exhibition celebrates the centuries-old Japanese lacquerware tradition of maki-e, a delicate art form where powdered gold and silver are sprinkled onto wet lacquer to create poetic, symbolic motifs often inspired by waka poetry.

Housed within a specially designed immersive space, CELINE MAKI-E brings together French design heritage and Japanese craftsmanship in a dialogue that transcends time and borders. Visitors are invited on a symbolic journey through reimagined Triomphe logos, created in collaboration with Japanese artisans such as Hikoju Makie, whose work continues to evolve the ancient technique of urushi lacquerware.

This exhibition is more than a showcase, it is a tribute to transmission, respect, and the power of cultural exchange, values deeply rooted in Celine’s philosophy. The scenography includes lacquered sculptures, limited-edition Triomphe bags in red, black, and gold, and video installations by artist Soshi Nakamura, bridging French minimalism with Japanese spirituality.

With this tribute, Celine marks 55 years of presence in Japan and reaffirms its long-standing appreciation for the country’s artistic legacy, while celebrating its own 80th anniversary. It’s a moment where craftsmanship becomes storytelling, and tradition becomes vision.