Bvlgari, Rome's leading high jeweler, is hosting a large-scale exhibition, "Bvlgari Kaleidos: Color, Culture, Craft," at the National Art Center, Tokyo, from September 9th (Wed) to December 17th (Mon).
"Bib" Necklace, gold, platinum, emerald, amethyst, turquoise, diamonds, 1968, formerly owned by Lynn Revson, Bvlgari Heritage Collection
Pendant earrings: Gold, platinum, emerald,Amethyst, Turquoise, and Diamonds, 1968 Bvlgari Heritage Collection, formerly owned by Lynn Revson
This is the first Bvlgari exhibition in Japan in 10 years, and the largest to date, bringing together approximately 350 pieces of jewelry. Bvlgari is known as the "magician of colored stones," freely combining primary colors such as sapphire, ruby, and emerald with semi-precious stones such as amethyst and turquoise, and accentuating their brilliance with cabochon cuts. This exhibition will shed light on Bvlgari's unique ability to create bold and original color harmonies through jewelry and contemporary art.
Bracelet: Gold, platinum, citrine, and diamonds, circa 1940 Bvlgari Heritage Collection
Necklace in platinum, emeralds and diamonds, 1961, Bvlgari Heritage Collection
This exhibition explores Bvlgari's revolution in color through three chapters. It features a wide range of pieces, from historical masterpieces to rare archives, centered around the Bvlgari Heritage Collection, including the Bracelet (circa 3s), which features citrine and diamonds and radiates a warm glow reminiscent of a Roman sunset, the legendary Necklace known as the "Seven Wonders" (1940), featuring seven emeralds, and the Convertible Sautoir-Bracelet (circa 1961s), a masterpiece of multicolor that can be transformed into either a necklace or a bracelet.
Convertible Sautoir BraceletGold, amethyst, turquoise, citrine, ruby, emerald, diamond, circa 1969 Bvlgari Heritage Collection
In addition to the jewelry, the exhibition will also feature new works by three contemporary female artists. Each piece resonates with Bvlgari jewelry, allowing visitors to experience the multifaceted power of color. These include Lara Favaretto's installation using rotating, colorful car wash brushes, Mariko Mori's meditative space inspired by the Kojiki, and Akiko Nakayama's installation projecting the interplay of water, sound, and mineral pigments to form fluid forms.
The venue design was a collaboration between the Japanese architectural unit SANAA and the Italian design unit Formafantasma. The space, inspired by the mosaic patterns of ancient Roman baths and the shape of Tokyo's ginkgo leaves, will take visitors on a sensory journey through a world of color.
From jewelry to contemporary art, the exhibition offers a kaleidoscope of experiences, showcasing Bvlgari's artistry, craftsmanship and intricacy through a series of magnificent exhibits.
Bvlgari Kaleidos: Color, Culture, and Craftsmanship
[Period] September 2025th (Wednesday) – December 9th (Monday), 17
[Closed] Every Tuesday *However, the museum will be open on Tuesday, September 9rd (national holiday) and closed on Wednesday, September 23th
[Opening hours] 10:00-18:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing) *Until 20:00 every Friday and Saturday
[Venue] The National Art Center, Tokyo Special Exhibition Room 2E
[Viewing fee] General 2,300 yen, University students 1,000 yen, High school students 500 yen
*This exhibition requires advance reservations (date and time designated tickets)
