Another of L’ÉCOLE Middle East’s entertaining talks about the art of jewellery – mostly of course from the atelier of the school’s parent, Van Cleef & Arpels. This one explores how birds and feathers became a major theme in jewellery [ ... ]
A panel discussion in support of the current Poetry of Birds exhibition, with ... Entisar Muean Al Obeidli Curator, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization Dr Anne-Lise Tropato art historian, Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi Faisal Alrais conceptual artist [ ... ]
Following previous editions of this exhibition in Paris and Tokyo, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts aims to offer a dialogue between 19th and 20th-century Western jewellery and Islamic arts, with poetry as the common thread. Jewels, precious objects, and gouaché [ ... ]
A L'ÉCOLE Middle East talk that exploring the world of pearls, given by two of the School of Jewelry Arts' lecturers – gemologist/lecturers Chandra Horn and Tania Heikal. A welcome reception is followed by the talk at 6.30pm.
A lecture exploring the powers attributed to stones and their symbolism, the beliefs surrounding protective animals, and the fascinating stories of legendary jewels and talismans from various cultures. The speakers – both lecturers at L’ÉCOLE Middle East – are art [ ... ]
The late dealer / collector Yves Gastou (he passed away in 2020) was known for his educated eye, eclectic tastes, and an ability to discover lost gems and new talents in art, design, jewellery and exquisite taste generally. From an [ ... ]
“An immersive celebration of jewellery arts” with “an exciting lineup of engaging experiences” that showcase the school’s expertise across its three pillars: art history, 'savoir-faire', and gemology. The jewellery school’s director, Sophie Claudel, describes it as “a celebration of everything [ ... ]
“An immersive celebration of jewellery arts” with “an exciting lineup of engaging experiences” that showcase the school’s expertise across its three pillars: art history, 'savoir-faire', and gemology. The jewellery school’s director, Sophie Claudel, describes it as “a celebration of everything [ ... ]
A L'ÉCOLE Middle East talk that exploring the world of pearls, given by two of the School of Jewelry Arts' lecturers – gemologist Chandra Horn and art historian May El Hage.
A talk about the use of ornamental stones, from ancient civilisations to their revival in modern jewellery and decorative arts. The speakers are two lecturers at the L’ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts; Chandra Horn, gemologist, and David Usieto [ ... ]
Jewellery is usually treated as a style of female adornment, but these days especially it’s also an important signifier for men – at once a social and cultural marker, an instrument of power assertion, a communication tool, and yes a [ ... ]
A Public Open Day at L’ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts as part of Dubai Design Week. Expect tasters and demonstrations of the jewellery and gemstone courses, kids workshops, guided tours and other activities – and the new exhibition [ ... ]
The late dealer / collector Yves Gastou (he passed away in 2020) was known for his educated eye, eclectic tastes, and an ability to discover lost gems and new talents in art, design, jewellery and exquisite taste generally. From an [ ... ]
What is the origin of the colour of diamonds? Can it be measured, quantified and appraised? Is rarity the only aspect to explain their appeal? This talk in L'ÉCOLE Middle East's regular evening series, presented by gemologists Chandra Horn and [ ... ]
A talk in L'ÉCOLE Middle East's regular evening series, presented by gemologists Chandra Horn and Tania Heikal (both lecturers at L'ÉCOLE): "embark on a voyage to discover the diamond, between science and history". The talk is preceded by a welcome [ ... ]
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