In 2019 Emmanuel partnered with entrepreneur Manuel Herrera to reopen a Chic by Accident gallery in the heart of buzzing Colonia Roma, the stately neighborhood in Mexico’s capital known for its resurgent artistic community. Hosted in a magnificent 1920’s Porfirian style mansion, the two galleries and rooftop studio serve as a nexus for an outstanding collection of 20th century and contemporary Mexican design. Works of Mexican folk art, national modernism and Art Deco, the selection includes a playful mix of furniture, art, design objects and other curios. Famous or anonymous, with or without pedigree, the unifying concept is an approach where the singularity of each item and the combination of accidents creates a unique aesthetic environment.

Collectors, antiques dealers, decorators, designers, and private clientele share Chic by Accident’s taste, humor, and life, as well as knowledge and appreciation of Mexico’s design and beauty.

Emmanuel Picault and collaborators have produced a long list of private houses, restaurants, bars, hotels in Mexico and abroad through Picault’s architecture and design studio.