I See the Jewellery-Field as a Chain. An interview with Paul Derrez

As an artist, gallerist, curator, and engaged cultural actor, Paul Derrez has contributed to the international jewellery landscape for the past five decades.

Until the end of November 2025, the Dutch Silver Museum in Schoonhoven is hosting the retrospective Celebrating Life by Paul Derrez. To mark the occasion, we spoke with Paul Derrez about the making of the exhibition, the arc of his professional journey, his relationship with materials and design, and his approach to the contemporary jewellery field.