©Elise Moreau
AN ANNIVERSARY FILM TO RETRACE THE STORY
At 8 p.m., the lights dimmed, giving way to the manifesto film “L’Odyssée d’Alain Ellouz”, directed by Pierre Morales under the artistic direction of Alain Ellouz.
Through an extensive body of archival material, interviews, videos, and personal accounts, the film traced twenty years of adventure with alabaster. It revealed the journey taken, from early experimentation to mastery of the material, from bold collaborations to monumental works, from the ateliers to exceptional locations, exploring the very essence of the material and the career it shaped.
Within the legendary Grand Rex, this visual narrative resonated as an artistic confession.
©Claire Jaillard
©Claire Jaillard
©Claire Jaillard
©Claire Jaillard
AN EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF THE BOOK “ALABASTER, THE INFINITE LANDSCAPES OF ALAIN ELLOUZ”
As the highlight of the evening, the book “Alabaster, The infinite landscapes of Alain Ellouz”, published by Éditions de La Martinière, made its very first public appearance.
Through his writing, Paul Henry Bizon reveals the genesis of a treasure and the singular journey of a creator who has turned constraint into a source of invention. Alain Ellouz emerges as an explorer of material, transforming alabaster through unprecedented techniques to extract a luminous poetry and forge the identity of the Maison. The book also traces Alain Ellouz’s collaborations with artists and designers of diverse and inspiring backgrounds.
An exclusive sale was offered to the guests in attendance, providing a unique opportunity to discover and acquire this book, which explores through text and imagery the singular world of Alain Ellouz and his intimate relationship with alabaster.
A JOURNEY BETWEEN DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION
Following the screening, guests were invited to discover new creations along with the collections to come in 2026. Throughout the parcours, each piece bore witness to Alain Ellouz Paris’s ability to push the boundaries of alabaster. At the crossroads of art, design, and architecture, these previews offered an exclusive glimpse of what lies ahead: an ever more daring fusion of exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary creation. Exchanges marked by moments of wonder and passionate conversation extended the emotion of the unreleased film “L’Odyssée d’Alain Ellouz” in a contemplative atmosphere.
©Claire Jaillard
©Claire Jaillard
©Claire Jaillard
View the 2026 Innovation Catalogue. A preview of new creative directions where material and light open up fresh fields of expression.
Through the cinematic narrative, the unveiling of the new collections, and the publication of the book, the evening opened a chapter already in motion: that of a Maison that continues, with both rigor and freedom, its dialogue with alabaster.
We extend our sincere thanks to our guests, partners, and collaborators for sharing this singular moment, as well as to the teams of the Grand Rex, Pierre Morales, and all those whose commitment helped make this celebration truly unforgettable.
“The material remembers. The light tells the story. The odyssey continues.”
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