Marimekko celebrated its rich artistic legacy and forward-looking approach to the art of printmaking at the annual design salon Matter and Shape in Paris from 6–9 March 2026. Marking its debut at the design pavilion, Marimekko unveiled a conceptual reiteration of its print archive, offering visitors a rare opportunity to engage with original archival materials and discover how new Marimekko prints are created at the house’s own textile printing factory in Helsinki, Finland.
For Matter and Shape, Marimekko reimagined what form its archive might take outside the walls of its Helsinki headquarters. The immersive installation showcased original fabric swatches spanning multiple decades, highlighting the work of designers who have shaped Marimekko’s identity as a pioneering print house.
The installation highlighted the craftsmanship behind Marimekko’s bold prints and colors, from translating original artworks into digital files to laser‑engraving printing screens and mixing custom colors under one roof. This dedication to both artistry and innovation has distinguished Marimekko since the 1950s and continues to set the brand apart globally.
At the heart of Marimekko’s creative world is its living and ever-evolving print archive: a collection of more than 3,500 original designs that reflects a 75-year body of work in the art and science of printmaking. The archive expands every year with new and imaginative patterns from a new generation of print designers and artists who infuse Marimekko’s joyful, creative universe with fresh perspectives.
