Leonardo da Vinci died on May2, 1519, 500 years ago to the day. A singular timepiece, inspired by the inverted writing invented by the Italian master, has been manufactured in a limited edition of 500 pieces; the number 1 will be given to the town of Vinci and the number 500 to the Clos Lucé.

Emilie Schmittheissler creates fashion jewelry and accessories from recycled tractor, truck, motorbike or bicycle air chambers. She works for art galleries or concept store tattoos and has won the jury and public awards of the Chall'Angel competition on the subject of recycling, in partnership with Bijorhca.

Japanese bamboo basketry confers upon some of its creators, who have become master weavers of the material, the prestigious status of Living National Treasures. Yesterday dedicated to traditional basket making, the contemporary art of bamboo basketry has transformed itself by disregarding the function of the object.