29 September, 2026
6-8pm
7 Rue Barbette, 75003 Paris, France
CASSANDRA BIRD is delighted to announce the opening of a new gallery space in the heart of Le Marais, Paris, dedicated to showcasing contemporary Australian art proudly supported by Zimmermann, the iconic Australian fashion house.
Celebrating the richness and diversity of contemporary Australian practice, the gallery is united by a vision to champion Australian culture abroad, providing a new platform for Australian artists to share their voices with European audiences.
Our inaugural exhibition will present a stunning solo exhibition by celebrated artist and curator, Grace Lillian Lee, a Meriam Mer woman from the Torres Strait Islands. Lee is renowned for her sculptural weaving practice, which reimagines traditional Torres Strait Islander techniques in striking contemporary forms. Her work bridges cultural heritage and innovation, exploring themes of identity, performance, and community through intricately constructed pieces. This exhibition marks both her first major solo show in Europe and her debut exhibition with the galley.
Grace Lillian Lee’s recent exhibitions include The Guardians (229LAB, Paris Couture Fashion Week, 2025), The Dream Weaver: Guardians of Grace (Brisbane Powerhouse, 2024), and Exposed Resilience (Brisbane Quarter, 2024). Lee's work has featured in major group exhibitions including Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion (National Museum of Australia; BHV Marais, Paris; National Museum of Prehistory, Taiwan), New Exuberance (JamFactory national tour), Belonging (Art Gallery of New South Wales), and APT10 (Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane).
Lillian Lee’s work is held in key public collections including the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, QAGOMA, Art Gallery of New South Wales, and the Powerhouse Museum. Awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Design by UTS (2025) and named Indigenous Designer of the Year at the Australian Fashion Laureate (2024)