What Makes Exceptional Design, panel discussion moderated by Katerina Perez (influencer), with David Roux-Fouillet (Head of the Department of Product Design, Jewellery and Accessories, HEAD Geneva), Olivier Bachet (expert) and Vivienne Becker (jewellery historian, author).
A Grand tour around the XVIII and XIX century production, from the origins in Rome to the Napoleonic court and the archaeological revival. In the late XVIII century the ancient large-scale architectural mosaics were brought down, in Rome, from the churches ceilings to the decorative arts that enchanted the imperial Napoleonic court and the Grand …
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Amanda Triossi brings a first-hand history of this iconic Italian jeweller, having worked with the Bulgari family in creating the brands heritage collection, in writing multiple volumes and essays and curating the first major retrospective exhibitions. From its Greek origins to its instantly recognized bold expressions , Amanda will explain with unique insight the developement …
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Journalist and storyteller, Richa Goyal Sikri, has been visiting coloured gemstone mines and manufacturing centers since 2014. Her quest for greater understanding as a connoisseur of gemstones was pivotal in her development as an international journalist, storyteller, and speaker in the industry. In this exclusive presentation, she shares historical insights, and deconstructs artisanal mining for …
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Annonce du thème du Concours de Gouachés 2023 – ETVJ x CFP Arts Genève x CPNE Pôle Arts Appliqués Suivi du workshop La conceptualisation d’un design, par Elizabeth Fischer (professeure à la HEAD Genève).
Considéré comme le plus talentueux orfèvre du monde à l’aube du XXe siècle, Carl Fabergé, inspire naturellement ses contemporains et notamment les orfèvres et les joailliers français au premier rang desquels on trouve Cartier. Alfred Cartier et ses fils découvrent véritablement Fabergé lors de l’Exposition universelle de 1900. Impressionné par la qualité des objets présentés …
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* Public vote and award to the selected HEAD x GTG x GemGenève project, in partnership with SSEF – n°D57 * Public vote and award to the selected ETVJ – CFP Arts Geneva project Gender Fluid, in partnership with the SSEF and the Association Romande des Métiers de la Bijouterie (ASMEBI) – n°D55 * Eric …
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The art of enamel in Russia is intricately tied to the ancient cultural traditions of the Byzantine Empire, which spread to the territory of Egypt, France, and Italy, becoming the foundation of the technical traditions of enamel art in these countries. Already in the 4th century BC, the Tauric Peninsula was known for golden jewelry …
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This talk is informative but at the same time it is an entertaining presentation which will introduce the audience to the stylistic development of the necklace.The lecture will touch upon the origin in the Western world of the necklace and then focus on more recent times. This overview will enable the audience not only to …
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