31 rue Danielle Casanova
75001 Paris
From May 15th 2019 to July 13th 2019.
The bird’s destiny is a singular one: familiar and distant, close and elusive, real and imagined, the bird inhabits the sky as much as it does men’s imaginations. Present in mythology, an inexhaustible source of inspiration for literature and the arts, it can also be found in jewelry creation.
In a presentation between earth and sky, the exhibition "Birds in Paradise" showcases a selection of bird brooches created between 1850 and 1960, loaned by two private collectors and from the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels Heritage Collection. The birds are depicted in different positions—on the ground, on a branch or in full flight—and are magnified by the sumptuous colored stones that pay tribute to their beauty. Sparrows, swallows, eagles, doves, parrots, owls… L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts hosts them all here for the duration of this remarkable exhibition.
These brooches, brought together for "Birds in Paradise" reflect the popularity of representations of birds, vibrant delicate creatures that act as a link between earth and sky. These pieces foster a dialogue with some remarkable patrimonial works—paintings, drawings, engravings and ceramics—on special loan from the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres. The jewelry pieces are displayed within the context of artistic creation in general.
This exhibition was presented at L’ÉCOLE Paris during Spring/Summer 2019 it has gathered a selection of iconic brooches loaned by two private collectors and from the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels Heritage Collection, as well as artistic works exceptionally lent by the National Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Decorative Arts of Paris, partners of this exhibition.
The exhibition catalog is available in English and French.
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: 20 €
