Joseph Walsh: Arcanum Formae

Irish Designer and Sculptor Joseph Walsh is known for working with wood on an extraordinary scale, bending and carving timber into sweeping sculptural forms. This September, he brings his monumental outdoor sculptures to Europe for the first time with Arcanum Formae at Hôtel de Sully.

Created specifically for the 17th-century hôtel particulier, the Exhibition runs from the Orangerie into the gardens. Walsh works with rare and century-old trees, allowing the grain, age, and natural curves of the timber to shape each piece. Arcanum Formae introduces new works created for Paris, including Walsh's first monumental outdoor sculptures presented in Europe.

Opening during Paris Design Week 2026, the Arcanum Formae Exhibition remains at Hôtel de Sully through October 25, 2026, covering Art Basel Paris 2026 as well.