Past Exhibition

Exhibition "The Art of Gold,
3000 Years of Chinese Treasures" (Hong Kong)

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong SAR China 26.03.2021 — 29.08.2021
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L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts

510A, 5F, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside 18 Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui

 

 

Free admission  

Inquiries: +852 2653 0030 
Email: hk.lecole@vancleefarpels.com 

The Art of Gold, 3000 Years of Chinese Treasures - Ancient goldsmithing techniques revealed

Travel through time to witness the imperishable radiance and lasting power of gold, as it has played a symbolic and decorative role since the 5th millennium BCE.

Featuring a selection of masterpieces from the Mengdiexuan Collection, the exhibition illustrates over three thousand years of goldsmithing in China, through four major techniques namely hammering and chasing, casting, granulation, wire and filigree. From necklaces, bracelets and earrings, to hairpins, brooches and belt plaques, they take visitors on a journey across central China, the Steppes, the Mongolia and the Himalaya, spanning three millennia from Shang dynasty to Qing dynasty, presenting the goldsmithing techniques that still intrigue connoisseurs’ eyes in the modern days.

The Art of Gold, 3000 Years of Chinese Treasures

Scenography

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Conversation "Through the Eye of a Connaisseur”

The Art of Collecting is a passion which lasts a lifetime. One piece may have the power to hold on tightly to dreams. Let’s discover The Mengdiexuan Collection through gold jewels, masterpieces of ancient Chinese goldsmithing techniques. Focusing mainly on precious metalwork, this ensemble is a remarkable example of the art of collecting. From more than three decades, the eyes of the connoisseur Kenneth Chu have emerged and learn to distinguish major pieces.

Through the Eyes of a Connoisseur, The Mengdiexuan Collection

Instagram Filter

Make your new golden glow Instagram filter "The Art of Gold POP"  by snapping selfies with the luxurious, glistening artefacts at our "The Art of Gold" exhibition! We would love to be a part of your glamorous Insta story, so don't forget to tag us @lecoleasiapacific !


TRY it OUT

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Video Saga "Gold, between Science, History, and Craftsmanship"

Discover our series of videos dedicated to Gold and the savoir-faire developed by the virtuoso artists that have used this precious metal for millennia.
A saga produced with Beaux-Arts Magazine.

Episode 1: The Art of Gold

Through an interview with Ms. Betty Lo, jewelry collector, discover the treasures of the Mengdiexuan Collection, revealed to the public in the exhibition “The Art of Gold. 3000 Years of Chinese Treasures” organized by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific in Hong Kong.

The Art of Gold

Through an interview with Ms. Betty Lo, jewelry collector, discover the treasures of the Mengdiexuan Collection, revealed to the public in the exhibition “The Art of Gold. 3000 Years of Chinese Treasures” organized by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific in Hong Kong.

Episode 2: Gold, Millennia of Fascination

One of the most precious metals, gold is a miracle of nature, giving rise to supernatural symbolism. In this episode, discover why, since time immemorial, gold has always enthralled human beings.

Gold, Millennia of Fascination

Episode 3: Hammering and Chasing: 5000 Years of Craftsmanship

One of the most extraordinary materials thanks to its natural properties, gold lends itself to anything imaginable. Since Antiquity, the artisans and goldsmiths have always sought to transform it with a technique still widely used today: hammering.

Hammering and Chasing: 5000 Years of Craftsmanship

Episode 4: Casting: Fusing the Imagination

King of precious metals, gold is the unrivalled star of jewelers all over the world. Artisans and goldsmiths give this precious material complex forms thanks to a meticulous technique: casting.

Casting: Fusing the Imagination

Episode 5: Granulation, A Precious Technique

With this new episode of our saga on gold, discover another technique, resulting from a very precise and delicate technique. When gold is heated to 1064°, it automatically forms little balls. This unique material will then be the starting point of an exceptional technique, used since the 3rd millennia BCE: granulation.

Granulation: A Precious Technique

Episode 6: Wire and Filigree: From Tradition to Modernity

An exceptional material for creation, from just several grams of gold, one can obtain threads several meters long and only 0.2 millimeter thick. This is the starting point of an ancestral technique used in jewelry: filigree.

Filigree and Gold Thread: Between Tradition and Modernity

The Art of Gold explained to Kids!

It is precious, yellow, shiny… Let’s discover what is gold. This chemical element has been valued since ancient times. It is found in a pure form in nature, so early civilizations were able to discover it and use it to make amazing jewelry, ornaments, and objects. This very rare metal has superpowers, which make it useful in many different ways. Let’s learn how it can be transformed it into all sorts of shapes thanks to talented craftsmen.

The Art of Gold explained to Kids!

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