Crystallization
of Time
까르띠에, 시간의 결정
2024.5.1 Wed. 6.30 Sun.
DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza)
Art Hall 1, Conference Hall
About
Cartier, Crystallization of Time
Experience eternal moments.
The world of Cartier's
creations transcends time.
Gemstones, born from
immense periods of time, and
design, inspired by natural
wonders and cultures
worldwide, are crystallized in
Cartier's jewelry, where
exceptional craftsmanship
fuses the blessings of earth
and humanity. This exhibition
focuses on the powerful
cultural and creative
dimensions of Cartier
Collection and archive
documents together with
contemporary creations from
private collections, usually not
displayed for the public.
Gemstones, born from immense periods of time,
and design, inspired by natural wonders and
cultures worldwide, are crystallized in Cartier's
jewelry, where exceptional craftsmanship fuses
the blessings of earth and humanity. This
exhibition focuses on the powerful cultural and
creative dimensions of Cartier Collection and
archive documents together with contemporary
creations from private collections, usually not
displayed for the public.
Prologue
Space of Time
The mystery of time.
The wonders of the mystery clock.
The exhibition opens with the
mystery clocks and prism
clocks, masterpieces that
epitomize Cartier’s artistry,
creativity, and technical skill.
Offering more than just a
perspective on ornamental art,
these clocks express and
embody the mysterious truth
of time as a
moment-by-moment pursuit of
the future, while the present
slips ceaselessly into the past.
The exhibition opens with the mystery clocks and prism clocks,
masterpieces that epitomize Cartier’s artistry, creativity, and
technical skill. Offering more than just a perspective on ornamental
art, these clocks express and embody the mysterious truth of time
as a moment-by-moment pursuit of the future, while the present
slips ceaselessly into the past.
The exhibition opens with the mystery
clocks and prism clocks, masterpieces
that epitomize Cartier’s artistry,
creativity, and technical skill. Offering
more than just a perspective on
ornamental art, these clocks express
and embody the mysterious truth of
time as a moment-by-moment pursuit of
the future, while the present slips
ceaselessly into the past.
- Mystery clock
- Cartier, 2023
Chapter 1
Material
Transformation
and Colors
What materials will be used?
What colours will be conveyed?
This chapter analyzes how
Cartier applies its exceptional
savoir-faire to materials and
colors to create the most
innovative designs. From
platinum enhancing diamonds
to unexpected materials, such
as fossilized wood, and bold
color combinations of vibrant
stones, this chapter testifies
to Cartier's relentless
exploration of new creative
approaches to jewelry design.
This chapter analyzes how Cartier applies its exceptional savoir-faire
to materials and colors to create the most innovative designs. From
platinum enhancing diamonds to unexpected materials, such as
fossilized wood, and bold color combinations of vibrant stones, this
chapter testifies to Cartier's relentless exploration of new creative
approaches to jewelry design.
This chapter analyzes how Cartier applies its
exceptional savoir-faire to materials and colors
to create the most innovative designs. From
platinum enhancing diamonds to unexpected
materials, such as fossilized wood, and bold
color combinations of vibrant stones, this
chapter testifies to Cartier's relentless
exploration of new creative approaches to
jewelry design.
This chapter analyzes how Cartier applies its exceptional
savoir-faire to materials and colors to create the most
innovative designs. From platinum enhancing diamonds to
unexpected materials, such as fossilized wood, and bold
color combinations of vibrant stones, this chapter testifies
to Cartier's relentless exploration of new creative
approaches to jewelry design.
- Tiara
- Cartier, 2012
- Collection of business woman Pansy Ho
Chapter 2
Forms and Designs
Just as the Earth has been blessed
with its beautiful gemstones,
humanity,
in turn, has the blessing of
ideas,
creativity, and crafstmanship.
This chapter showcases
Cartier's fundamental quest
for pure lines and forms,
which is exemplified through
several key themes: "Essential
Lines" and "Spheres" that
represent perfect expression
of natural lines; "New
Architectures" dedicated to
architectural elements in
jewelry design; "Optics", or
how movement can be
brought into a piece of
jewelry; "Harmony in Chaos"
and "Beauty all Around", which
celebrates Cartier's seeking of
beauty wherever it might be,
whether in accident or in
fields seemingly unrelated to
jewelry, such as couture or
industry.
This chapter showcases Cartier's fundamental quest for pure lines
and forms, which is exemplified through several key themes:
"Essential Lines" and "Spheres" that represent perfect expression of
natural lines; "New Architectures" dedicated to architectural
elements in jewelry design; "Optics", or how movement can be
brought into a piece of jewelry; "Harmony in Chaos" and "Beauty all
Around", which celebrates Cartier's seeking of beauty wherever it
might be, whether in accident or in fields seemingly unrelated to
jewelry, such as couture or industry.
This chapter showcases Cartier's
fundamental quest for pure lines and
forms, which is exemplified through
several key themes: "Essential Lines"
and "Spheres" that represent perfect
expression of natural lines; "New
Architectures" dedicated to
architectural elements in jewelry
design; "Optics", or how movement can
be brought into a piece of jewelry;
"Harmony in Chaos" and "Beauty all
Around", which celebrates Cartier's
seeking of beauty wherever it might be,
whether in accident or in fields
seemingly unrelated to jewelry, such as
couture or industry.
- Bracelet
- Cartier, 2015
Chapter 3
Universal Curiosity
Curiosity is the driving force
for humanity. It is through travel
that we discover the world
with all the wealth of inspiration
it has to offer.
This last chapter introduces
"Universal Curiosity" as the
origin of Cartier design, with
exceptional pieces inspired by
cultures, flora and fauna from
all over the world. Born out of
Louis Cartier's vivid interest in
the world and his art
collection and library, this
curiosity became a signature
trait at Cartier, and has since
freely traversed the past and
the present, East and West,
leading to the creation of
unique and innovative pieces.
This last chapter introduces "Universal Curiosity" as the origin of
Cartier design, with exceptional pieces inspired by cultures, flora
and fauna from all over the world. Born out of Louis Cartier's vivid
interest in the world and his art collection and library, this curiosity
became a signature trait at Cartier, and has since freely traversed
the past and the present, East and West, leading to the creation of
unique and innovative pieces.
This last chapter introduces "Universal
Curiosity" as the origin of Cartier design, with
exceptional pieces inspired by cultures, flora
and fauna from all over the world. Born out of
Louis Cartier's vivid interest in the world and
his art collection and library, this curiosity
became a signature trait at Cartier, and has
since freely traversed the past and the
present, East and West, leading to the creation
of unique and innovative pieces.
This last chapter introduces "Universal Curiosity" as the
origin of Cartier design, with exceptional pieces inspired by
cultures, flora and fauna from all over the world. Born out of
Louis Cartier's vivid interest in the world and his art
collection and library, this curiosity became a signature trait
at Cartier, and has since freely traversed the past and the
present, East and West, leading to the creation of unique
and innovative pieces.
- Bracelet
- Cartier, 2016
Panthère
A Timeless Symbol
- Bracelet
- Cartier, 2014
- Private collection
Since its first appearance as a
pattern on a wristwatch in 1914, the
‘panthère’ has become an
emblematic motif for Cartier,
representing the freedom of
women in a new era. From
figuration to abstraction, this
ever-changing two-or-three
dimensional motif, featured in a
multitude of attitudes and gestures,
is a true timeless Cartier symbol.
Since its first appearance as a pattern on a wristwatch in 1914, the ‘panthère’
has become an emblematic motif for Cartier, representing the freedom of
women in a new era. From figuration to abstraction, this ever-changing
two-or-three dimensional motif, featured in a multitude of attitudes and
gestures, is a true timeless Cartier symbol.
Since its first appearance as a pattern on a
wristwatch in 1914, the ‘panthère’ has become
an emblematic motif for Cartier, representing
the freedom of women in a new era. From
figuration to abstraction, this ever-changing
two-or-three dimensional motif, featured in a
multitude of attitudes and gestures, is a true
timeless Cartier symbol.
The Archives
The Inquisitiveness
of Louis Cartier
- Studies for Egyptian motifs
- Cartier Paris, circa 1910
- Cartier Paris Archives
The Cartier archives contain a
wealth of documents and books on
Asian, Egyptian, and Islamic art and
architecture, gathered by Louis
Cartier and his grandfather, along
with records of artworks that
belonged to Louis Cartier, who was
an art collector. These materials,
put together with sketches and
drawings, reveal the designers'
inspiration and creative process,
and reflect the Maison's inquisitive
and pioneering spirit.
The Cartier archives contain a wealth of documents and books on Asian,
Egyptian, and Islamic art and architecture, gathered by Louis Cartier and his
grandfather, along with records of artworks that belonged to Louis Cartier, who
was an art collector. These materials, put together with sketches and drawings,
reveal the designers' inspiration and creative process, and reflect the Maison's
inquisitive and pioneering spirit.
The Cartier archives contain a wealth of
documents and books on Asian, Egyptian, and
Islamic art and architecture, gathered by Louis
Cartier and his grandfather, along with records
of artworks that belonged to Louis Cartier,
who was an art collector. These materials, put
together with sketches and drawings, reveal
the designers' inspiration and creative
process, and reflect the Maison's inquisitive
and pioneering spirit.
* Unless otherwise specified, all pieces
presented are part
of the Cartier Collection
Learn More
