Explore decorative arts in Hong Kong through Chinese export art, jade jewellery, carved furniture, neon signs, textiles, ceramics and contemporary design culture.Read More →
The following posts are a selection of French Designers that I have posted about over the last year. French design styles incorporate the new and the old. It is bold and sophisticated. It is attention to detail, whether a brooch, a clock, fabric, or glass. Read More →
Pinchbeck brooch, c. 1750, is an alloy of copper and zinc developed by Christopher Pinchbeck, offering a gold-like appearance that became popular for affordable fashion.Read More →
The caduceus, symbolizing Mercury, features two serpent figures, signifying communication and mediation, and has historical ties to authority, peace, and decorative arts.Read More →
Armand Point, a French Symbolist painter, was influenced by Italian Renaissance art and later turned to full-fledged Symbolism, denouncing realism. He also founded Atelier de Haute-Claire.Read More →
Jugendstil, an Art Nouveau style originating in Germany in the mid-1890s, evolved from floral to abstract, influencing jewelry and design. Hermann Obrist played a key role.Read More →
Mauboussin Jewellery, established in Paris in 1827, embodies French luxury through its artistic innovation, gemstone expertise, and adapted branding, evolving into a global luxury market leader.Read More →
Jaroslav Horejc was a Czech sculptor and designer. He was born in Prague. He studied at the Specialized School of Jewelry and, 1906-10, School of Applied Arts, both in Prague. Read More →
Miriam Haskell, a renowned New York jeweller, collaborated with designer Frank Hess to create exquisite floral motif jewellery, sourcing materials globally and pioneering new design techniques.Read More →
The “Cartier Design Viewed by Ettore Sottsass” exhibition featured Cartier pieces as design art, blending French luxury and Italian aesthetics, redefining their aesthetic value from June to September 2002.Read More →