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House of Kurkdjian: From the 'man behind the curtain' to artistic creation

Throughout their journey, Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya offer a stimulating reflection on the creative act of the perfumer.

House of Kurkdjian: From the 'man behind the curtain' to artistic creation

Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya. (Credit: House of Kurkdjian)

Since 2009, House of Francis Kurkdjian, founded by the renowned perfumer and Marc Chaya, its CEO, has experienced spectacular growth. Until Nov. 23, the Palais de Tokyo is hosting a retrospective of Francis Kurkdjian's work titled "Perfume, Sculpture of the Invisible," curated by Jérôme Neutres. This is an opportunity for an innovative and surprising olfactory stroll, featuring scents created by Kurkdjian and staged as multisensory art installations. The figure of Marie-Antoinette, the dancing king, Salome's musical score, or the chocolate created by Anne-Sophie Pic all bring to life fragrances that sculpt through intersecting artistic visions.Co-founder of House of Francis Kurkdjian, Chaya, half French and half Lebanese reflects on his multifaceted background. "My childhood was marked by the Lebanese war, and it...
Since 2009, House of Francis Kurkdjian, founded by the renowned perfumer and Marc Chaya, its CEO, has experienced spectacular growth. Until Nov. 23, the Palais de Tokyo is hosting a retrospective of Francis Kurkdjian's work titled "Perfume, Sculpture of the Invisible," curated by Jérôme Neutres. This is an opportunity for an innovative and surprising olfactory stroll, featuring scents created by Kurkdjian and staged as multisensory art installations. The figure of Marie-Antoinette, the dancing king, Salome's musical score, or the chocolate created by Anne-Sophie Pic all bring to life fragrances that sculpt through intersecting artistic visions.Co-founder of House of Francis Kurkdjian, Chaya, half French and half Lebanese reflects on his multifaceted background. "My childhood was marked by the Lebanese war, and...
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