Surprenant! at Cagnes-sur-Mer Jewellery Week 2024
Exhibition
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02 May 2024
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16 Jun 2024
Published: 16.04.2024
Espace Solidor
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- Mail:
- m.theveniaud
cagnes.fr
- Phone:
- +33 (0)4 93 73 14 42
- Curator:
- Myriam Theveniaud

The Museum of Contemporary Jewellery invites the public to discover a selection from the city's collection, showcasing the most astonishing jewels. The emphasis is on unexpected and original materials, offering a unique sensory experience. The designers, who come from various artistic backgrounds, stand out for their boldness and boundless creativity.
Artist list
Marianne Anselin, Ana Barbu Uzura, Isabelle Busnel, Raluca Buzura, Laetitia Cadeddu, Elvira Cibotti, George Giannoutsos, Sophie Hanagarth, Yu Hiraishi, Jiro Kamata, Unk Kraus, Seulki Lee, Yojae Lee, Niklas Link, Chung Lung Hsieh, Taibe Palacios, Nicole Schuster, Inbar Shahak, Sara Shahak, Janna Syvänoja, Yueshan Wang
The building of the city's collection, which to date comprises around 300 pieces of jewelry, began over 20 years ago. It comprises works acquired through temporary exhibitions and has been enriched in 2019 by almost 165 pieces of jewelry thanks to the Alliages Gallery donation. Wood, wool, ceramics, seaweed or plastic, or even noble materials put to the service of inventiveness, are honored in this “Surprenant” / surprising exhibition!
Opening hours: 14 h – 18 h.
April Visiting hours: 14h - 17h
From Wednesday to Sunday.
Opening hours: 14 h – 18 h.
April Visiting hours: 14h - 17h
From Wednesday to Sunday.
Espace Solidor
- Website Destination Bijou Cagnes
- Facebook Destination Bijou Cagnes
- Instagram Destination Bijou Cagnes
- Instagram Musées de Cagnes-sur-Mer
- Website Musées de Cagnes-sur-Mer
- Mail:
- m.theveniaud
cagnes.fr
- Phone:
- +33 (0)4 93 73 14 42
- Curator:
- Myriam Theveniaud
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