JEMA – Viaduc des Arts Open Studios

This JEMA event features the opening of over fifty designer studios located under the historic brick arches of the Viaduc des Arts. Tracing its origins to the site was a 19th-century railway viaduct which was successfully rehabilitated in 1994 to serve as a hub for artistic trades. It represents the cultural identity of the 12th arrondissement as a district where industrial heritage meets contemporary luxury craftsmanship. Visitors can explore individual workshops to observe glass blowers jewelers and luthiers during live technical demonstrations. This gathering has a high social impact by providing a prestigious and public-facing workspace for the city’s finest artisans. For design researchers it serves as an invaluable archive of the evolution of artisanal manufacturing techniques in a metropolitan center. The event preserves the legacy of French savoir-faire by ensuring that rare manual skills are showcased and transmitted to a modern audience.