“Very elegant and chic, reupholstered 3 seater sofa and chaise longue, 1950s, composed of solid rosewood in a navy blue wool band, attributed to Sven Ivar Dysthe. » (l.) – “Veronica Botticelli, I am here, 2019, Mixed media on paper » (r.) – Ayn gallery
In tune with the beauty of Île Saint-Louis where she has taken up residence, interior designer Yasmine Azzi dedicates her life to furniture, objects, design, and beautiful things. “I like to go looking for rare pieces on behalf of architects or decorators,” says this woman who works for individuals but also practices sourcing for professionals such as American interior designers David Jimenez and Lauren Lozano Ziol.
“Pair of Paolo Buffa armchairs from the 1950s and its original Missoni fabric, screen by the artist Marielle Guegan, painting by the artist Ines Hildur” – Ayn gallery
Several big names are represented in its space on rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Isle, from the Dane Verner Panton to the Italian Paolo Buffa via the Norwegian Sven Ivar Dysthe. In addition to the armchairs of these famous designers, we find here Murano lamp bases, a screen by Marielle Guégan, a sideboard by Florence Knoll, a sheep stool by Hans-Peter Krafft but also paintings, photos, etc. Yasmine Azzi has a sharp “eye”, which also appears on her logo and allows her to unearth gems.
“Gavina Wassily in a newly redesigned atmosphere in our gallery. » – Ayn gallery
Burgundy leather pants, close-fitting sweater, ponytail, this former journalist specializes in 20th century furniture and brings together designer pieces that stand out from the rest. “What I like is to discover or rediscover the work of artists that people don't know about, such as the ceramist Jean Roger whose clients were named Jackie Kennedy or Margaret of England,” says this polyglot (French, English, German, Arabic) as eclectic as her CV – she has run a publishing house and taught at university. So, let's set off to discover the world of Yasmine Azzi.
In his gallery. Or in the two fairs in which she is participating next spring: Menart Fair (Middle East & North Africa Art) from May 12 to 19 in Paris and Stockholm Independent Art Fair (Supermarket 2022) from May 22 to 29 in Sweden.
Ayn gallery
20 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, 75004 Paris
Monday from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m. on rendez-vous
From Tuesday to Saturday
11AM - 19PM
Tel: 07 87 25 02 80
Text: Katia Barillot
25.02.22
