Behind an everyday object lies a whole art form: this is what the exhibition at the Postal Museum, From Steel to Paper: A Look at Engraved Stamps, shows us. This photo exhibition, on display from November 7, 2025, to October 12, 2026, reveals a special skill, that of intaglio engraved stamps.
Art and heritage can sometimes be found where you least expect them. Did you know that the art of intaglio engraving is a skill listed in the French inventory of intangible cultural heritage? This increasingly rare technique is well worth a look, which is why photographer Sophie Brändström took an interest in this special practice. Armed with her camera, she immortalized the creative process and reveals it to us in a unique exhibition.
The photographer went behind the scenes to meet the artisans and highlight this expertise , which has been passed down from generation to generation. Through her photographs, visitors can discover around fifty artists and artisans from all over France.
With her keen eye and her camera, Sophie Brändström has captured every gesture. She has brought enthusiasts to the fore. She has highlighted stories from the past and present to better showcase this living art. Through her photographs, the photographer aims to highlight the men and women and the intimate stories that can lie behind a simple engraved stamp.
The exhibition at the Postal Museum traces the different stages in the creation of engraved stamps, from their design by artists to their promotion in museums, including their manufacture and collector circles.
Philatelists should explore this exhibition with interest, as it reveals a unique skill and takes us behind the scenes of stamp creation.
Dates and Opening Time
From November 7, 2025 to October 12, 2026
Location
Postal Museum
34 Boulevard de Vaugirard
75015 Paris 15
Access
Metro lines 4, 6, 12 and 13 "Gare Montparnasse" station
Prices
Tarif réduit: €6
Plein tarif: €11
Official website
www.museedelaposte.fr
