Sofia Coppola will be the artistic director of the Summer Ball at MAD

On the occasion of the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts, the director — who reinterpreted the aesthetic of opulent celebrations in 18th century Versailles in Marie Antoinette in 2006 — will revisit the tradition of grand Parisian balls in July 2025. “It’s an honor for me. This city, which I consider my second home, touches me deeply, and celebrating such a symbol of French culture is a particular source of inspiration. » enthuses Sofia Coppola. Intended to celebrate creativity in all its forms, Jean-Victor Meyers, president of the gala’s honorary committee explains that “the choice of Sofia Coppola was obvious, an artist who knows how to create global universes, at the crossroads of fashion, music, cinema, art and design. »

An initiative like the Met Gala

Already seen as a competing event to the Met Gala, the Summer Ball will be held at the heart of a collection rich in more than 1.5 million works including decorative objects, furniture from the Middle Ages to the present day and a playground for international designers and artisans. The museum states, “ this Summer Ball is a unique opportunity to organize a magnificent evening while supporting the ambitious programming of the museum and its many projects. »

Museum of Decorative Arts

107 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris