Daniel Brush and Claude Monet : An Artistic Dialogue Exploring Light (In-Person Talk)

What if Daniel Brush and Claude Monet shared a common fascination for light?

Presented by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts and the Musée de l'Orangerie - respectively showcasing "Daniel Brush, the Art of Line and Light" and "Monet, painting time" -, this talk explores an artistic dialogue between these two creators, who centered their practice around light. 

Join us at Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau for a unique conversation, which brings together historical and contemporary masterpieces.

With Sophie Eloy, Collections Officer, “Contemporary Counterpoints” Manager at the Musée de l'Orangerie (Paris) and Florent Guérif, jewelry historian and lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.

In-Person Talk (in French):
Thursday, June 23th, 2026
From 7 p.m.: Visit of the exhibition
7.30 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Cocktail
8 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Talk
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris

The talks take place in an exceptional setting, steeped in history. Built in 1778 on the Grands Boulevards, the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau is one of the few buildings of its era to have been preserved, earning it a place on the City of Paris' inventory of remarkable buildings. The private mansion owes its name to the Comte de Mercy-Argenteau, ambassador to Empress Marie-Thérèse of Austria, who was responsible for negotiating the marriage between the future Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette.

Brought together by their curiosity and love of jewelry culture, speakers and listeners are invited to meet at a cocktail reception preceding the talk. Often initiated during this convivial moment, exchanges prove to be as spontaneous as they are instructive. They continue to grow throughout the talk, which is organized around L'ÉCOLE's three main pillars: the History of Jewelry, the World of Gemstones and the Savoir-Faire.

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