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It sparkles at Cartier

Hurrah, I finally got round to getting my Grand Palais Sésame 2013/2014 pass! The first exhibition I saw with my all-access pass was that of Cartier, slated to run until 16 February 2014 in the Salon d’Honneur.

I am not one who’s particularly interested in sparkly and expensive jewellery, but still curious enough to want to see what makes others gasp with joy given the beauty of gems and precious metals set into decorative items, both wearable and non-wearable. It is also always interesting to learn the role that Cartier plays in the history of decorative arts, and to take a brief look into the creative process behind some of the exhibited pieces. I must say I still don’t know the topic sufficiently well to try to write about it, but I have some photos that I can certainly share with you.

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From tiaras to necklaces (and sometimes tiaras actually can be inverted and be worn as necklaces!), clocks to pill boxes, rings to commemorative pincs, it is clear that no expenses were spared in crafting out these objects, studded with stones of various colours, cuts and brilliance. Considerable amount of works was also put into designing the pieces, at times too extravagant for my liking, others simply elegant but by no mean easy to put together.

This well-curated (albeit lacking more contemporary pieces) exhibition successfully cajoles the appreciation for decorative arts from its visitors regardless of gender or age by showcasing classic yet extraordinary creations. It is also lovely to see the lights cast upon the walls of the exhibition hall, further enhancing the experience of gazing at all things beautiful and opulent. This is fine art to visually feast over.

[Full photoset on Flickr]



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4 scribbles & notes

  1. med says:

    Great shots lil ;) glittering stuffs must have cost a bombbbbbbb!

  2. Chloé says:

    beautiful pics! i must say that what i prefered was the light show on the walls ;)

    • Lil says:

      I love the lightshow too but they don’t photograph very well given the constant “movement” and low lighting. What a pity…

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