Talks Program | Michigan's Art and Design Legacy

Thursday, October 23, 2025

11:00am - 12:00pm

Hôtel de Talleyrand
2 rue Saint-Florentin, 75001 Paris, France

Michigan’s design heritage runs deep,, from automobiles to furniture, fashion, and art. Today, Detroit stands as the only American UNESCO City of Design, carrying forward a tradition that combines innovation with craftsmanship. Leaders across various disciplines will reflect on how these legacies shape new forms of expression and experimentation.

How can Michigan’s past fuel its creative future, and what lessons does its history offer to a global audience?

Capacity limited; RSVP required