Journey with Minerals (Online Conversation)

Before gemstones, there were minerals. From gravel to ore, let's explore natural resources through the eyes of crystal collectors. Discover forms, colors, and textures you've never contemplated before!

In the newly opened "Journey with Minerals" exhibition at L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, the public is invited to explore the intriguing links between rocks and the spheres of matter, jewelry, technology, arts, and space. In partnership with the renowned French institution, Mineralogy Museum Mines ParisTech, created in the 18th century to encourage academic and field study of geological treasures, this online conversation goes beyond chemistry and physics to investigate the history and figures that have shaped mineralogy as a scientific discipline today.

Our distinguished speakers, namely Eloïse and Olivier, invite you to reevaluate the world around us and rediscover the incredible shapes and structures that make minerals so fascinating in human history and beyond. Whether you're interested in jewelry making, industry, or just the beauty of the natural world, don't miss this chance to explore the world of minerals!

Sessions:

English session with simultaneous translation in French, Cantonese and Japanese
Thursday, July 28th at 3:00pm (Dubai time)

LINK

Speakers:

With Eloïse Gaillou, Ph.D. Director of the Musée de Minéralogie- Mines Paris - PSL
& Olivier Segura, Managing Director of L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts

Photo: Spray of sharp blades of large stibnite crystals, Ichinokawa mine, Saijo, Ehime, JAPAN, Photo Benjamin Chelly 

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.