Exhibition "Daniel Brush, the Art of Light and Line"

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts presents an exhibition dedicated to the American artist Daniel Brush (1947-2022), from June 8th to October 4th, 2026, in Paris. "Daniel Brush, the Art of Line and Light" (« Daniel Brush, l’art de la ligne et de la lumière ») showcases more than 75 of the artist’s jewels and objects, some of which leave his New York studio for the first time. 

This monograph explores the work of this modern artist, sculptor, draftsman and thinker, who was also a goldsmith and jeweler.

Self-taught, Daniel Brush embodied a visionary approach, free of artistic boundaries, guided by a focus on light, material and line.

Curated by his wife and collaborator, Olivia Brush, together with jewelry historian Vivienne Becker, the exhibition demonstrates how Daniel Brush was able to cross and transcend boundaries between art and jewelry.

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Daniel Brush (1947-2022), revered American artist-goldsmith, painter, sculptor and philosopher, was a true modern-day alchemist. He fused art, science, poetry and philosophy to create unique works, challenging the conventions of jewelry arts. Working from his Manhattan loft, alongside his wife and collaborator Olivia and surrounded by his collection of antique machines, Daniel Brush dedicated his life to artistic exploration. He profoundly transformed the perceptions of jewelry, questioning its decorative, emotional or talismanic role, as well as its relationship to the body, femininity and fashion. 

Born in Cleveland in 1947, Daniel Brush studied at the Carnegie Institute of Technology before teaching art philosophy at Georgetown University. In 1978, he moved to New York to fully dedicate himself to his artistic practice, a devotion he maintained every day during his lifetime. 

His work has been celebrated in major exhibitions, including "Gold Without Boundaries" at the Smithsonian (Washington D.C., 1998), "Blue Steel Gold Light" at the Museum of Art and Design (New York, 2012), and several presentations organized by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, such as "Cuffs and Necks" (Paris, 2017 and New York, 2018), "An Edifying Journey" (Hong Kong, 2023) and "Thinking About Monet" (Tokyo, 2024). Some of his creations are held in the permanent collections of prestigious museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Thinking About Monet, 2015 - 2020
1018 Steel
Photo: Benjamin Chelly © L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Guided tours

• For adults, in French: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m., and Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. 
  Some guided tours will be available in English in July and August.
• For children aged 7 and above, in French: Saturdays at 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

Talks 
Conversations between experts to explore further Daniel Brush’s universe. Registrations will open progressively and will take place on the page dedicated to our talks. 

• Talks on the exhibition: 
  Tuesday 16th June, 2026 – Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
  Summer 2026 – online
• Encounter of L’Escarboucle on the book Daniel Brush: The Art of Line and Light:
  Tuesday 30th June, 2026 – Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau

Creative Workshops
Educational and interactive workshops around the exhibition for young audiences 

• Create Your Jewel: 6 to 8-year-olds 
  From June, this workshop will introduce to Daniel Brush’s animal brooches from his "Ménagerie Magnétique" – many of which are featured in the exhibition – as inspiration for their first jewelry designs.

Other workshops will be available for adults and children.