Gold lace represents the harmonious union between the airy delicacy of lace and the precious splendor of gold. Initiated in the workshops of royal courts, this form of craftsmanship sees the expert hands of lacemakers transform golden threads into pieces of unparalleled elegance. Beyond adorning noble clothing, gold lace also enhances accessories and liturgical elements, …
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The art of marquetry, a subtle alliance of wood and creativity, elevates craftsmanship to the status of art. This ancient technique demands millimeter precision in the selection, cutting, and assembly of different wood species. Each piece, chosen with care, merges into an elaborate puzzle, creating visually stunning patterns. The meticulous assembly reveals the skill of …
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Engraving, often underestimated in the artistic realm, proves to be a subtle combination of strength and finesse. Engravers transform raw surfaces into delicately sculpted works, preserving the very essence of the material. Every chisel stroke, every groove, is executed with extreme precision to breathe life into timeless pieces. It’s a journey between the tool and …
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The art of enameling, which transforms the ordinary into the sublime, reaches its peak in the skillful hands of jewelers-enamelers. Like contemporary alchemists, these masters deftly manipulate the delicate fusion of glass and metal to create unique pieces infused with timeless beauty. Every brushstroke, every shade, tells a story, making enamel a means of expression …
Read more “Meet the Enameller… Matteo Stauffacher”
In November 2023, at the very heart of the GemGenève show, the ‘Pearl Odyssey’ exhibition took place. It offered the curious a captivating immersion into the fascinating world of pearls. Divided into several chapters, the exhibition revealed the many facets of these gems, from their mysterious origins to their prominent place in contemporary crafts. The …
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La Newsletter Professionnelle d’Art Media Agency (AMA) est une publication disponible en français et en anglais. Sur environ 40 pages et plus de 100 articles, elle détaille toute l’actualité du marché de l’art international.
The Art Media Agency (AMA) Professional Newsletter is a publication available in French and English. With approximately 40 pages and more than 100 articles, it details all the news of the international art market.
Pour cette émission, Anne Desmarest de Jotemps propose d’explorer une nouvelle nébuleuse : celle de la durabilité. Cela englobe les différentes initiatives que le secteur de la joaillerie met en œuvre pour garantir une exploitation équitable des ressources, tout en sécurisant la planète et les moyens d’existence des acteurs de l’industrie. Elle invite également à écouter les …
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Pour cet épisode, Anne Desmarest de Jotemps vous invite à explorer une nouvelle nébuleuse : celle des automates musicaux. Ces merveilles, tant d’hier que d’aujourd’hui, rassemblent génie créatif, savoir-faire d’excellence, défi de la miniaturisation et, bien sûr, la magie de l’animation des objets. Elle reçoit également Estelle Fallet, conservatrice en chef au Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Genève, …
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Laura Inghirami (moderator), Lucas Hage, Tess Sikias, Lucie de Boer, Blue Arnold, Sofia Mantegazza and Maria Vittoria Villa. Laura Inghirami, opinion leader and Founder Donna Jewel, would organize in collaboration with GemGenève “The young and the goldsmith’s art” panel, where she would interview young students and alumni of professional schools in the jewelry goldsmith sector about their …
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Jean-Bernard Forot (modérateur), Stéphanie Sivrière, Nelly Saunier et Jacques Cuisin L’émotion de la couleur réunit l’art de la plume et de la joaillerie. Jacques Cuisin, Nelly Saunier, Stéphanie Sivrière, Jean Bernard Forot explorent le registre de la couleur dans l’univers de l’ornithologie, dans l’art de la plume et son importance dans la création joaillière. Dans …
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