Magen H Gallery is delighted to present “Curated by Passion: Hugues Magen’s Personal Collection”, an intimate exhibition showcasing a selection of pieces from the personal collection of gallery owner Hugues Magen. Opening on November 5th, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience some of these iconic works in a gallery setting for the very first time.
The exhibition highlights both celebrated and underappreciated figures in the world of 20th-century design. Iconic names such as Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Georges Jouve, and Le Corbusier will be on view, alongside visionary sculptors and designers including Berto Lardera, Pierre Szekely, and André Borderie—offering a nuanced look at the breadth and depth of modernist creation.
“Curated by Passion” offers a rare glimpse into Hugues Magen’s personal world, reflecting not only his discerning eye but also his deep, lifelong connection to design and art in all their forms. These are objects he could have sold long ago, yet he chose to live with them, surrounding himself with works that resonate on a personal and emotional level. Now, for the first time, select pieces from this collection are presented in the gallery, offering visitors the chance to experience and, in some cases, acquire works that have long defined his private world. From iconic furniture to sculptural forms, each piece tells a story: of its maker, of its place in design history, and of the intimate bond Hugues has nurtured with it over the years. The exhibition invites visitors to share in this connection, experiencing the dialogue between the legendary and the quietly exceptional through the lens of a true collector’s passion.
