Online conversation

Displaying Jewelry Drawings (Online Conversation)

René Lalique, drawing for a “Swans” choker plaque, pencil, ink and gouache on vegetal paper, circa 1900

Jewelry drawing emerges as a vital component in crafting exquisite jewels, and serves as an invaluable record of designers' ingenuity.

Almost kept secret for decades by Jewelry Maisons, jewelry drawing emerges today as a vital component in crafting exquisite jewels, and serves as an invaluable record of designers' ingenuity.

This Live Online Conversation, connecting the 'Designing Jewels' exhibition by HKUMAG and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts in Hong Kong with the 'Dessins de bijoux' exhibition by the Petit Palais in Paris, invites viewers to examine the multifaceted nature of jewelry drawings through their presentation as an artistic medium.

Florian Knothe, Director and Curator of the University Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Hong Kong, Clara Roca, Curator of the Post-1800 Graphic Arts and Photography Collections at the Petit Palais Museum in Paris and Emmanuelle Amiot, Research Manager at L’ÉCOLE, will delve into issues of scenography, preservation, and the role of jewelry drawings within the creative process.

They will also discuss their historical significance and more, supported by exclusive video content created specifically for this session.

 

Online Conversation:

Monday, June 23rd 
at noon (Paris time)
In English 
with simultaneous interpretation in French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese

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Photo:
René Lalique, drawing for a “Swans” choker plaque, pencil, ink and gouache on vegetal paper, circa 1900.
© Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Culture Fund

Our online talks

Developed by the teams at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts to offer a new look at the world of jewelry, these online talks bring together two experts for a 45–50-minute conversation that is followed by a Q&A session during which you may submit your questions by instant messaging. Should you wish to learn more, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts will send you a detailed bibliography following the event. 

You will also find the past conversations available for viewing on YouTube at your leisure once the event has come to a close.

Participating in these conversations hosted by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts allows you to join a community of curious enthusiasts eager to discover and learn.

Our Past Online Conversations