Exhibition - SKULLPANDA – The Feast Begins: between design and emotion, POP MART hosts its grand Parisian banquet

By Mulder, Paris, Rue du Louvre, 12 november 2025

Under the golden glow of chandeliers and amid an endless table set with delicate porcelain, intriguing sculptures, and enigmatic silhouettes, POP MART invites visitors to an unprecedented visual and sensory feast with SKULLPANDA – The Feast Begins, its first immersive exhibition in Europe. Presented simultaneously in Paris and London until December 23, 2025, this temporary installation transforms 15 rue du Louvre, in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, into a space where visual poetry, contemporary design, and pop culture merge in an experience that is both artistic and emotional. In a setting reminiscent of a surrealist banquet, the Chinese brand redefines the boundary between collectible toys and works of art, immersing the public in a universe where the imagination takes shape through creations that are as delicate as they are fascinating.

From the moment they step into the gallery, visitors are enveloped in a hushed, almost dreamlike atmosphere, where every detail seems to have a life of its own. The Feast Begins series boldly reinvents tableware—knives, forks, plates, bowls, cups—as expressive and vibrant characters, each with a unique personality and a story to tell. These everyday objects, often perceived as insignificant, are given a soul through meticulous design combining refined textures, symbolic colors, and human expressions. POP MART succeeds in sublimating the banality of everyday life and transforming it into tangible emotion. The exhibition does not simply display these figurines: it stages them, creates a dialogue between them, and invites visitors to witness a veritable theater of objects, where porcelain, metal, and light together tell a story about the link between humanity and materiality.

For POP MART, this project marks a decisive step in its European expansion. Already established in London, Amsterdam, and Milan, the brand is now setting its sights on the French capital, a symbol of culture, elegance, and artistic avant-garde. With The Feast Begins, POP MART is offering more than just a commercial showcase; it is making a true statement of intent: to put designer toys back at the heart of contemporary artistic discourse. According to Peter Shipman, POP MART's European director, "The launch of a new series is always a special moment. With SKULLPANDA, we wanted to offer an experience that goes beyond the product itself, a true exhibition of art and design. Our teams have worked passionately to bring this immersive universe to life, and we are delighted to offer fans the opportunity to immerse themselves in it and enjoy a unique experience." These words reflect the brand's philosophy: to go beyond simple consumption and foster an emotional encounter between the object and its audience, transforming the collector into an art viewer.

The location is no coincidence. Located a stone's throw from the Louvre Museum, the Pinault Collection, and La Samaritaine, the exhibition is set in an environment where art, fashion, and design have coexisted for centuries. POP MART introduces a bold touch of modernity, reconciling the French tradition of aesthetic contemplation with the visual energy of contemporary Asian culture. As visitors walk through the various installations, they discover a world where boundaries blur: between pop culture and contemporary art, between craftsmanship and digital innovation, between the real and the fantastic. Interactive devices allow visitors to explore the design secrets of each figurine, while visual and light projections recount the genesis of the series, revealing the inspirations, influences, and poetry that animate the creators' work.

But what makes SKULLPANDA – The Feast Begins truly unique is its ability to evoke sincere emotion. Each piece seems to breathe, expressing a feeling or mood, sometimes melancholic, sometimes mischievous, always imbued with a rare sensitivity. Through these objects, POP MART questions the way we project our emotions onto the things around us. Cutlery becomes characters, cups are transformed into dreamy faces, plates display smiles or pouts, reminding us that even the simplest forms can convey poetry. The exhibition is thus experienced as an allegory of the relationship between humans and their environment, a banquet where creativity reigns supreme and every detail becomes meaningful.

Ultimately, SKULLPANDA – The Feast Begins is not just an exhibition: it is an initiatory experience, a sensory journey into the heart of an imaginary world where the art of the table meets that of visual storytelling. By inviting the public to “take a seat at the table,” POP MART offers much more than a demonstration of expertise: it is a celebration of creativity as an act of sharing and communion. Free and open to the public, this exhibition brings a breath of fantasy and audacity to Paris, reminding us that beauty can be found in the simplest gestures and the humblest objects, as long as we look at them with fresh eyes. Through SKULLPANDA, POP MART offers an ode to imagination, a tribute to the art of detail, and an invitation to rediscover the magic of everyday life.

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Practical information:
Location: 15 Rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris
Opening date: October 31 - December 23, 2025
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m.

Photos and 4K video: Boris Colletier / Mulderville