The story behind

An office resembling a cabinet of wonders—this is Emile Hermès’ domain in rue du Faubourg Saint Honore. Carefully displayed in this astonishing Aladdin’s cave is a goat cart, Carmelite quilling, an Amazon’s slipper, walking sticks with secret mechanisms, precious travel cases, paintings, and books, among many other things. With her bird’s eye perspective, Venezuelan artist Rosa Maria Unda Souki gives us glimpses of this magical world. Right at the bottom, the Hermès firework maker astride his horse invites us to cross the threshold of the building, whose roof is topped with a fragrant garden. An invitation to embark on a static journey…