In Paris: The Road to Samarkand
The Arab World Institute in Paris (Institut du Monde Arabe), IMA, together with the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, invites us to step inside mysterious and fascinating world of Samarkand and discover its treasures. Their exhibition "Sur les routes de
5 Iconic Birds Interpretations In Jewelry
In this article I invite you to enjoy the originality and ingenuity of some iconic birds jewelry made by the important artists in the XX century and the variety of reading and emotions they convey.
Searching the origins of contemporary jewellery
Mario Pinton, Francesco Pavan, and Giampaolo Babetto jewellery - it looks as modern, complete in the concept and up-to-date as none of runaway collections today.
Jewelry guide to Tbilisi, Giorgia
Tbilisi turned out to be a true revelation for me. You either fall in love with it at first sight or you never will. In this city western and eastern motifs are intertwined in a bizarre manner. Orthodox churches, paved
Alphonse Mucha: Jewellery moved by art
Alfons Maria Mucha's creations go back to the end of the XIX century, during a period of changes and reinterpretations. "Le Style Mucha" became the embodiment of artistic searches, the Art Nouveau that originated in Belgium and France.
Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Milan
Imagine the reflection of different colors in the water, their play and sparkle in the sun rays of the. There above the fountain was an amazingly beautiful stained glass ceiling, destroyed during the bombing in 1943. It is located inside
Ornament Art Gallery, Tbilisi (Georgia)
As I was planning a trip to Georgia I selected several interesting spots I intended on visiting. The "Ornament" art gallery especially caught my attention. I'm not sure if it was the name, so creative, accurate and captivating at the
Erté: “Art-to-wear” jewellery
Fashion and theatrical costume designer, graphic artist and sculptor, he remains i art history's brightest representative of the Art Deco style. Roman Petrovich Tyrtov, who called himself Erté after the French pronunciation of his initials, was one of the most
Marc Koven, his caged jewels and more
Not a long time ago I discovered a new for me name in jewellery history. It's Marc Koven. It has been written about him really very little.
Lin Ziliang Ray Salenteya: The fantasy world of jewellery
From his start in the world of couture to his foray into jewellery design, everything that Lin Ziliang Ray Salenteya creates is imbued with profound depth and brilliant intensity. “Jewelry design and fashion design are deeply connected,” observes Ray and he