Observe the meticulous craftsmanship of Marie Chabrol, a former jewellery polisher who combined precision and skill. This video offers a glimpse into the world of jewellery polishing, revealing the expertise and patience that goes into perfecting each piece. From inspection to finishing, the process is a labor of love that transforms rough surfaces into radiant …
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Meet Laurent Jolliet, Switzerland’s last chain-maker, an artisan who safeguards a centuries-old craft on the brink of disappearance. This captivating glimpse into the world of the chain-maker shows the remarkable transformation that occurs as raw materials are skillfully forged into chains, a testament to the beauty that can emerge from the hands of a true …
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Discover the art of Florentine Mosaics, an art born in Florence, Italy, and immerse yourself in the captivating process and intricate skills of a true maestro: Mauro Tacconi. In this video, explore the variety of colours and patterns of stones that blend harmoniously to create masterpieces. Prepare to be transported to a realm where ancient …
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Les Univers de GemGenève, 14 octobre 2023, par Anne Desmarest de Jotemps Pour cette émission je vous propose d’explorer une nouvelle nébuleuse celle de automates musicaux. Des merveilles d’hier comme d’aujourd’hui qui rassemblent le génie créatif, les savoirs faire d’excellence, le défi de la miniaturisation, et bien sûr la magie de l’animation des objets. Aussi, je vous …
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‘For this second show, I propose to explore a nebula of what we might call the Lost Arts. In other words, the jeweler’s skills that have disappeared or become rare, but still bear witness to the excellence of a specific skill and teaching. To explore the ways of lapidary, I invite you to listen to …
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‘Pour cette première émission, je vous propose d’explorer une nébuleuse de ce qu’on pourrait appeler les Arts Perdus. C’est-à-dire les savoirs-faire joailliers, qui ont disparus ou sont devenus rares mais témoignent toujours de l’excellence d’un tour de main et d’un enseignement spécifique. Pour étudier les voies du lapidaire je vous invite à entendre Emmanuel Piat …
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This presentation explores the fantastic world of semi-precious stones and their use in pictorial mosaics, a rare and sophisticated art that exploits the natural chromatic qualities of hardstones to create what really is a painting in stone.In the Florentine late Renaissance, lapidaries at the Granducal court of the Medici family were fascinated by the infinite …
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Les automates ; ces merveilles d’art, de poésie et d’ingénierie animés par des mécanismes horlogers tels que des engrenages et des ressorts imitent la vie et nous fascinent depuis des siècles. Intimement liés à l’horlogerie et à son histoire, ces objets de mécanique d’art restent moins connus que nos célèbres montres suisses ! Et pourtant, …
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The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert collection is one of the most comprehensive collections of micromosaics in the world. In fact, Arthur Gilbert coined the term ‘micromosaic’ himself and supported the pioneering publications and exhibitions on the subject. During this lecture, Alice Minter, Curator of the Rosalinde & Arthur Gilbert, will present some renowned highlights from …
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Cette discussion se déroulera entre Sophie Bärtschi, Conservatrice, responsable des collections des Site et Musée romains d’Avenches, et Alice Minter, Conservateur de la Collection Rosalinde & Arthur Gilbert au Victoria and Albert Museum de Londres, et sera animée par Gislain Aucremanne (Historien du bijou). Bien que le terme « micro-mosaïque » soit aujourd’hui associé aux …
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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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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).