For its first ever exhibition in South Korea, about 200 creations from Bulgari’s archival Heritage Collection and from prestigious private collections will showcase the Brand’s unique flair with color gemstones that are masterfully selected, cut and shaped to exalt a distinctive design.
Bulgari colors
A Journey Between Jewels and Art
From July 20th until September 15th 2021, the Hangaram Design Museum in Seoul will open its doors to the Bulgari colors exhibition, exploring the powerful creative energy offered by the universe of colors through an engaging dialogue between jewelry masterpieces and contemporary art.
The jewels on display come from Bulgari’s Heritage Collection and prestigious private collections from all around the world, thus showcasing a compelling anthology of the Brand’s distinctive style from the early 1930s to today.
Necklace in platinum with rubies and diamonds, ca. 1965. Private collection.
Necklace in platinum with rubies and diamonds, ca. 1965. Private collection.
Serpenti bracelet-watch in gold with green enamel, emerald and diamonds, 1969.
Serpenti bracelet-watch in gold with green enamel, emerald and diamonds, 1969.
Sautoir in platinum with sapphires and diamonds, ca. 1970. Formerly in Elizabeth Taylor's collection.
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, 1975.
Necklace in gold with multicolor sapphires, mandarin garnets, emeralds and diamonds, 2009. Private collection.
Piazza di Spagna, Rome.
The exhibition path is enhanced by contemporary artworks by renowned Korean artists—fittingly selected by SUUM Project.
Yeesookyung
Translated Vase_2020 TVG 27
2020
Ceramic shards, epoxy, 24K gold leaf
73 x 50 x 54 cm
Choi Jeong Hwa
Cosmos
2021
Mixed media
Dimension Variable
Noh Sang-Kyoon
Constellation_12_(Sagittarius)-#101102_(m-blue)
2010
Sequins on canvas
259 x 194 cm
Oh Soon-kyeong
The Blue Dragon
2021
Traditional Powder Pigment, Gold Powder on Korean Paper
200 x 338 cm
Yeesookyung
Guseul Halmang
2021
ceramic shards, bronze, iron, 24K gold leaf
110 x 60 x 60 cm
Kim Jongwon
Myth 1
2018
Buddhist red powder on canvas
210 x 148 cm
July 20th - September 15th, 2021
10AM ~ 7PM
Closed every Monday
Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Art Center
Entrance Fee 10,000 KRW
A portion of the sales from the exhibition will be donated to Save The Children to support local children.