Afternoon of Meditation on Jewelry

For this meetup, we will spend an afternoon to check out following two exhibitions.

1. Timeless Art Deco with Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry
2. Bvlgari Kaleidos Colors, Cultures and Crafts

Meeting Time: 1:30PM (13:30)
Meeting Spot: Around the ticket booth of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
(https://www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp/en/visit/)

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First Exhibition
Timeless Art Deco with Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry

Venue
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
(https://www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp/en/visit/)

Admission Fee
¥1,400

Information about the Exhibition
"This exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of The International Exhibition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts through Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry creations.
The Maison won a Grand Prize at the exhibition for its pieces which included the 1924 Entwined Flowers, Red and White Roses bracelet.
This event equally had a significant impact on the design and interior decoration of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. Both from the Patrimonial and private collections, the pieces on display, which consist of works of recognized historical value, pay tribute to the timelessness of Art Deco and the ingenuity of the Maison’s savoir-faire." [from The Museum Website]

Official Website
https://www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp/en/exhibition/250927-260118_timeless-art-deco/

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Second Exhibition
Bvlgari Kaleidos Colors, Cultures and Crafts

Venue
The National Art Center, Tokyo
(https://www.nact.jp/english/information/access/)

Admission Fee
¥2,300

Information about the exhibition
"The exhibition takes its name from the Greek words kalos (beautiful) and eidos (form), symbolizing a dynamic and ever-changing journey through color, where beauty and creativity blend harmoniously. Nearly 350 chromatic masterpieces – including jewelry creations from the Bvlgari Heritage Collection and prestigious private collections, spanning from the origins to the present day – highlight the deep connection between Italy and Japan, celebrating their rich cultural legacy and shared passion for art and design. Adding further emotional depth, the exhibition also showcases works by three contemporary female artists – Lara Favaretto, Mariko Mori and Akiko Nakayama – who offer their personal reflections on color.
Bvlgari Kaleidos: Colors, Cultures and Crafts unfolds like a kaleidoscope of creative references and emotional experiences, blending High Jewelry, creations from the Bvlgari Heritage Collection, contemporary art, exclusive materials from the Bvlgari Historical Archives and immersive installations. Visitors will explore Bvlgari’s mastery of gemstones and precious metals on a multifaceted journey where videos, interactive spaces and artistic dialogues bring the Maison’s world of color to life." [from The Museum Website]

Official Website
https://www.nact.jp/english/exhibition_special/2025/bvlgari_kaleidos/

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Chat session
We will take a coffee break between the first and second show to have a chat session.