Art and culture
Inflatable art installation for the Manufacture de Sèvres
- Production time
- 10 days
For the 200th anniversary of the Manufacture de Sèvres, Digital Inflatables designed, made and installed 4 inflatable structures of 3 and 6 metres, conceived by the Parisian studio GGSV. The structures were produced in 10 days. They were part of the exhibition “Merveilles”, on show from 4 October to 10 March 2025. In the photo posted by the workshop, a marbled orange, yellow and white form stands on three white legs.
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What did Digital Inflatables make for the Manufacture de Sèvres?
4 inflatable structures of 3 and 6 metres, for an installation by the Parisian studio GGSV marking the 200th anniversary of the Manufacture de Sèvres.
The studio designed the installation; Digital Inflatables engineered the inflatable structures, made them and installed them on site.
In the photo posted by the workshop, a marbled orange, yellow and white inflatable form stands on three slender white legs, above a blue and white floor that reflects it.
Can custom inflatable structures be made in 10 days?
For Sèvres, yes: the 4 structures were produced in 10 days.
A lead time this short needs a shape that is settled before production starts: here the design came from studio GGSV, and the workshop handled the patterns, the fabric and the installation.
Without an approved design, allow for rounds of 3D model revisions; the guide to custom inflatable lead times explains each step.
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Request a quoteWhere was the Sèvres inflatable installation shown?
In the exhibition “Merveilles”, in Sèvres, from 4 October to 10 March 2025.
The national ceramics museum was founded in 1824 by Alexandre Brongniart, then director of the manufactory; it stands at 2 Place de la Manufacture in Sèvres.
GGSV is the studio of Gaëlle Gabillet and Stéphane Villard.
What should you plan for an inflatable installation in a museum?
Ceiling height, hanging or floor points, door sizes for the install, and the fire rating the venue requires.
These constraints should be settled at the design stage, with the designer and the museum, so the shape fits the gallery and passes the safety checks.
The guide to choosing an inflatable structure manufacturer lists the questions to ask a workshop before ordering.
Full specifications
| Location | Sèvres, France |
|---|---|
| Occasion | 200th anniversary of the Manufacture de Sèvres |
| Artistic design | Studio GGSV |
| Structures | 4 inflatable structures of 3 and 6 metres |
| Production time | 10 days |
| Exhibition | “Merveilles”, 4 October to 10 March 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many inflatable structures does the Sèvres installation have?
4 structures, of 3 and 6 metres.
Who conceived the inflatable installation at the Manufacture de Sèvres?
The Parisian studio GGSV; Digital Inflatables designed, made and installed the inflatable structures.
What occasion was the installation made for?
The 200th anniversary of the Manufacture de Sèvres.
What does the Sèvres inflatable installation look like?
A large form with marbled orange, yellow and white tones, standing on three slender white legs.
Can you commission an inflatable installation for a museum?
Yes: for Sèvres, Digital Inflatables designed, made and installed 4 structures in 10 days, from a project by studio GGSV.
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- Digital Inflatables projects page digital-inflatables.com
- Digital Inflatables Instagram post instagram.com
- Studio GGSV website ggsv.fr
- Wikipedia article on the museum fr.wikipedia.org
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