#Contemporary Istanbul

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Hello welcome first post on this account!! Wahoo!!

This is "Sonunda iyiler mi kazanır" by Hande Uğur which was exhibited at Contemporary İstanbul 2022. The text can roughly be translated to: "Do the good guys win in the end".

This statement can of course be read as both a commentary on storytelling conventions and a political statement. In fact I think it's sort of contrasting the unpredictable nature of real life against the comparatively rigid formulas of stories.

Do good guys win in stories? Well yes, usually, at least in some way. Do they win in real life? That phrase is more questionable. For example, who the "good guys" are is something that can be relative. Everyone likes to think that their side is good. Second of all, if the past few years are anything to go by, almost anything can happen in our modern world, and the "good guys" losing should not be out of the question.

Just the fact that this phrase is not followed up by a question mark is a hint of it's rigidity in peoples minds. Despite it's phrased like a question, this is written as a full statement.

This way of thinking can be common amongst left leaning people, especially older generations, and it promotes complicity. There is sometimes a sense in people that says that everything will work out in the end, and the good guys will prevail, that storytelling has instilled within us since childhood. Since we learn from stories, we believe that the bad guys will be defeated and punished, yet this leads to people taking this as a given and not actually taking action to make sure those bad guys are defeated.

Things that some people take as given and consider common sense can suddenly be overturned, maybe even due to that group's inactivity. For example, people didn't think Trump would win the 2016 elections because of just how much people made fun of him, yet he did. Suddenly the "good guys" weren't winning anymore. Unfortunately this statement is also relevant to Turkey right now, with the devastating results from the 2023 election.

I find that this piece is a call to action for that reason. Question whether good guys will win in the end, but don't take it as a given.

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Contemporary İstanbul 19. Edisyonu: Giriş Ücretleri Tartışma Yarattı

Contemporary İstanbul 19. Edisyonu Sanatseverlerle Buluştu Bu yıl 19’uncu edisyonu düzenlenen Contemporary İstanbul sergisi, sanatseverleri bir araya getirmeyi başardı. Fuar, 14 farklı ülkeden 53 çağdaş sanat galerisi, 4 inisiyatif ve 4 sanat kurumuna ev sahipliği yaparak sanat dünyasında önemli bir yer edindi. Ancak bu yılki giriş fiyatlarıyla da gündeme geldi. İlk Tepki: Birhan…

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Современное искусство Востока в SISTEMA GALLERY

28 июня SISTEMA GALLERY представляет новую масштабную выставку, открывающую коллекцию современных зарубежных авторов. Особое внимание уделено шедеврам художников из стран Востока, в первую очередь Турции и Ирана. Это перспективное направление отечественного арт-рынка, которое не только обладает инвестиционной привлекательностью, но и обещает увлекательные открытия коллекцион��рам. Куратор и…

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Contemporary Art Scene in Turkey

Hi, Lately there was an art fair in İstanbul called Contemporary İstanbul.  I visited the art fair, took some photos and talked to the participants. There were many awesome works both painting and sculpture. I loved some of them and received information about the artworks from the galleries. Maybe some day I can be one of this participant artists and gallery owners, this is my dream but till…

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Ayrılık / Die Fremde [When We Leave] (Feo Aladag, 2010)

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New Istanbul Modern: Exploring Contemporary Art in the historical city

Abidin Elderoglu Get ready to have your artistic horizons expanded and your senses dazzled! Istanbul, a city where ancient history gracefully intertwines with vibrant modernity, has once again raised the bar for cultural experiences. Standing proudly at the bustling Galataport, the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, a true architectural masterpiece by the legendary Renzo Piano, opened its doors in 2023…

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Istanbul Modern: Fahrelissa Zeid by Geert van der Wijk Via Flickr: The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, also known as Istanbul Modern, is a museum of contemporary art. Opened on 11 December 2004. Architect was Renzo Piano. The Istanbul Modern is mainly a museum dedicated to Turkish art since the second half of the 20th century.

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Artist Alev Özas Oil on Canvas, Artworks City Landscape, Cityscape https://www.instagram.com/alev_ozas

Note: It is forbidden to use artwork images. All rights reserved. Not: Eserlerin görsellerini kullanmak yasaktır. Her hakkı saklıdır.

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Nat King Cole - When I Fall in Love 1956

"When I Fall in Love" is a song written by Victor Young and Edward Heyman. It was introduced in Howard Hughes' last film One Minute to Zero as the instrumental titled "Theme from One Minute to Zero". Jeri Southern sang on the first vocal recording released in April 1952 with the song's composer, Victor Young, handling the arranging and conducting duties. The song has become a standard, with many artists recording it; the first hit version was sung by Doris Day released in July 1952. The song reached number 20 on the Billboard chart.

A version was recorded by American jazz vocalist Nat King Cole in 1956, and featured on the album titled Love Is the Thing. The song was also used as the recurrent love theme in the 1957 film Istanbul, in which Cole sang the song on screen. The single was released in the UK in 1957 and reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. This recording was re-released in 1987 and reached number 4. Love Is the Thing reached number 1 on Billboard's Pop Albums Chart and number 1 on the UK Charts.

Natalie Cole recorded two different versions of the song: a contemporary R&B/smooth jazz version for her 1987 album Everlasting, and a more traditional version for her 1996 Stardust album as a virtual duet with her father Nat King Cole, including recordings of his vocals from his 1956 version. This version won two awards at the 39th Grammy Awards: Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocal(s) for arrangers Alan Broadbent and David Foster.

"When I Fall in Love" received a total of 68,8% yes votes! Previous Nat King Cole polls: #9 "Nature Boy"

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red, white and blue's in the sky (social media au) -

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Summary: The one where Charles has an olympian girlfriend.

Pairing: charles leclerc x reader (model used: zehra güneş)

Warnings: none other than some cursing and the internet being the internet, kym illman

Author's Note: hi, hey, hello! okay you guys knew i had to do something with my girls, and i had this idea in my mind for a few weeks that i just couldn't shake! just an fyi, if you end up researching zehra, the face claim, and see her height, just know that we are totally prentending her and charles are both complimentary heights. okay? okay, good. i hope you guys enjoy! xoxobee

Please also note that all of my works are protected under copyright, and not available for reposting on other platforms. 

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ynyln18: ready for the final round, biz voleybol ülkesiyiz!❣️

sauronyx: yn 'the wall' yln! turkey is proud of you!

derevclara: forza ragazze, faremo il tifo per voi!

yasemingul: even the italians are rooting for the turkish team😭

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scuderiaferrari: go red team!❤️

charles_leclerc: ❤️❤️

(translation: the best moment of the match the man's life came out of his mouth) (it's a turkish idiom, so you know it makes no sense at all)

(tiktok transcript: Next up, is Charles Leclerc - who is currently dating Y/N Y/LN, best known for her position as middle blocker. Y/N is a player in the Turkish team, 'Vakifbank', and due to the national team season, she is currently away with the Turkish National Team. As one of the most followed volleyball players in the world, Y/N has been awarded the 'Best Middle Blocker' award from VNL two years in a row - quite the achievement to receive against tens of teams and hundred of players at the young age of only 23. I first met Y/N at the Turkish Grand Prix in 2020, where she was the person to award the Pirelli Pole Position award to Lance Stroll in a turn of events. She was there as the guest of Mercedes, as she is one of the athletes associated with the brand. Charles and Y/N met in 2020 in the Turkish Grand Prix, and the pair has kept in touch and became close friends, eventually coming out as a couple in the summer of the 2021 season. Though we don't get to see Y/N in the paddock very often, she is a delight when she has the time to come and support her boyfriend in the Ferrari garage - a great loss for Toto Wolff, I presume.)

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charles_leclerc: Always special to be part of @scuderiaferrari when in Italy. Thank you for the incredible support throughout the whole week ❤️ Congrats to Carlos for the amazing drive from FP1 to the last lap of the race. See you in Singapore 🇸🇬

ynyln18: je suis fier de toi, mon amour❣️ (i'm proud of you, my love)

charles_leclerc: ti amo❤️

leclerclechair: next weekend will be better!!

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ynyln18

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ynyln18: champion’s dump🫠 (x2)

pierregasly: liked by pierre gasly

charles_leclerc: casse toi ynyln18: hon hon croissant🥐

tarkanofficial: ❤️🇹🇷🏐

powervolleyballofficial: CHAMPIONS 🇹🇷🏐🏆

harleytifosi: DAI!

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abreusmelissavargas: ben malatyalıyım

charles_leclerc posted a story!

ynyln18

tagged location: Istanbul Contemporary

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ynyln18: a week off in istanbul before tokyo, aferin charles öğreniyosun bi şeyler (📸: bawsixteen)

ebrarkarakurt18: kolyen olayım tak beni

formulayolla: SHE TAGGED THE PRIVATE ACCOUNT

pennyzizzazz: yes queen!! make him drop the jpg account!!

ynyln18: working on it, chief🫡

romondo__cr: our turkish wall🇹🇷

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paolaegonu: aşko dur

ynyln18: aşko duramam

charles_leclerc: j'ai une jolie prof😂

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charles_leclerc: Next stop, Japan 🤍❤️ @vistajet @thomasflohrvista

sv5yams: the way this man has no regard for global warming

cl16_tifazzi: really? reeeaaally?

ynyln18: 🥹❤️

volleyyn: is he coming to see you? is he?👀 charles_leclerc: of course❤️

charlesleclerc_fanclub_italia: good luck in suzuka!! we believe in you!!

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ynyln18

tagged location: Tokyo, Japan

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ynyln18: daydreaming about paris in the summer

charles_leclerc: madonna mia❤️

paulaegonu: Y/N, chi è quest'uomo? ynyln18: la mia musa

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hasankaya: olympic medal is loading!

lilymhe: best of luck!🩷

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Teresa, or Teresia Sampsonia, Lady Shirley (1589–1668)

Artist: Sir Anthony Van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

Date: 1622

Medium: Oil on canvas

Collection: National Trust Collections, United Kingdom

Description

Teresa Sampsonia (born Sampsonia; after marriage Lady Shirley, 1589–1668) was an Iranian-English noblewoman of the Safavid Empire of Iran. She was the wife of Elizabethan English adventurer Robert Shirley, whom she accompanied on his travels and embassies across Europe in the name of the Safavid King (Shah) Abbas the Great.

Teresa was received by many of the royal houses of Europe, such as English prince Henry Frederick and Queen Anne (her child's godparents) and contemporary writers and artists such as Thomas Herbert and Anthony van Dyck. Herbert considered Robert Shirley "the greatest Traveller of his time", but admired the "undaunted Lady Teresa" even more. Following the death of her husband from dysentery in 1628, and due to impediments from grandees at the court, and the authorities, during the reign of Abbas's successor and grandson Safi (r. 1629–1642), Teresa decided to leave Iran. She lived in a convent in Rome for the rest of her life, devoting her time to charity and religion. As a pious Christian, and because of her love for her husband, Teresa had Shirley's remains transported to Rome from Isfahan and reburied; on the headstone of their mutual grave she mentions their travels and refers to her noble Circassian origins.

Thanks to her exploits, Teresa has been described as someone who subverted patriarchal gender roles common to the Muslim and Christian cultures of her time. Due to their hybrid identities and adventures, Teresa and her husband became the subject of several contemporary literary and visual works. Nevertheless, the story of Teresa as an important woman of the 17th century has been largely overshadowed and obscured by the tale of her husband Robert and his brothers.

Together they made two extended voyages across Europe. In 1611 they travelled to England where Teresa gave birth to their son, Henry. In 1613 they returned to Isfahan on an East India Company ship. The Shirleys continued to travel over the next decade to India, Portugal, Spain and Italy. They went to Rome in 1622, and this picture and the pendant portrait of Robert can be dated to Van Dyck's first visit to the city.

Van Dyck’s training with Rubens had sharpened his eye for the enriching effect offered by sumptuous garments such as those worn by Lady Shirley. Van Dyck had also recently begun to absorb the lessons of Titian and the other great Venetian colourists.

Teresa was a gifted linguist and spoke more than half a dozen languages. Historian Bernadette Andrea recounts how she saved her husband’s life on at least two occasions: ‘once as they set off on their first journey when his Persian enemies sought to kill him, which earned her the accolade "a true Amazon" and again when the couple encountered hostile Portuguese traders on their way to Goa.’ (See the entry for 'Lady Teresa Sampsonia Sherley' in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography).

After Robert’s death, Teresa was accused of the capital crime of apostasy and her property was confiscated. She became a fugitive, hiding in an Augustinian church in Isfahan and an Armenian convent just outside the Safavid capital. She received a special permit to travel, went to Istanbul for three years and then on to Rome where she settled and remained for more than three decades until her death in 1668.

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Zeyrek Çinili Hamam, Istanbul, Türkiye,

In Turkish, “çinili” translates to “tiled bath house.”

Mrs Koza Gureli Yazgan acquired an abandoned hamam in Istanbul’s historic yet overlooked Zeyrek district in 2010.

While freshening the place up, she kept unearthing priceless artifacts from Ottoman, Byzantine, and Roman times, soon discovering fragments of more than 3,000 vivid turquoise-blue ceramic tiles. More than 10,000 such tiles once adorned the building’s interior until a Parisian dealer sold the tiles to museums and private collectors around Europe as the hamam sat dormant.

After more than 13 years of conservation, which involved restoring the tiles and wall paintings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, Mrs Gureli Yazgan is gearing up to reopen Çinili as a contemporary art venue on September 30.

A museum dedicated to Byzantine cisterns will occupy the lower levels, which feature newly uncovered wall carvings of boats suspected to have been made by slaves. When the baths aren’t offering full-service spa services, they’ll host a rotating art program that glimmers under the domed roof’s array of crescent-shaped skylights.

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Alive / Canlı Karışık Teknik Resim

Merhaba, Son günlerde atölyede bunun üstünde çalışıyordum. İlk rölyef pasta denememi de bu resmin üstünde yaptım. Çeşitli katmanlardan oluşması açısından daha önce yaptığım resimlerden farklı. Umarım beğenirsiniz! Alive / Canlı Alive / Canlı 100 x 120 cm Karışık teknik 2023 Gökşen Parlatan

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Ayrılık / Die Fremde [When We Leave] (Feo Aladag, 2010)

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Photography in Turkey has a rich and storied history that spans more than a century, intertwining cultural heritage with technical innovation. The first cameras arrived in the Ottoman Empire in the mid-19th century, brought by European diplomats, traders, and travelers. One of the earliest known photographs of Istanbul dates back to 1843, taken by French photographer Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey. His daguerreotypes captured the splendor of Ottoman architecture, sparking local interest in the medium and laying the groundwork for photography in Turkey.

By the late 1800s, photography studios were established in Istanbul, often run by foreign photographers or members of Turkey's Armenian, Greek, and Jewish communities. The Abdullah Frères—an Armenian photography studio founded by the Abdullah brothers—became famous for their portraits of the Ottoman elite and the royal family. Their images documented the lives of sultans, officials, and foreign dignitaries, marking an era when photography became a respected art form in Ottoman society. The Abdullah Frères' work was prized not only for its artistic quality but also for its technical expertise, as they experimented with various methods and styles, often using hand-colored techniques to add depth and vibrancy to their portraits.

With the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, photography took on a new role as a means to capture and celebrate the nation's evolving identity. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, recognized photography’s power to promote cultural transformation and modernization. Photographs from this period show an emerging vision of Turkey, where Western-style clothing, industrial development, and women’s newfound roles in society were prominently featured. Photography served as a bridge between tradition and modernity, documenting the social reforms and aspirations of a young republic.

In the mid-20th century, Turkey saw the rise of influential Turkish photographers who brought a uniquely Turkish perspective to the medium. Ara Güler, often referred to as "The Eye of Istanbul," is perhaps the most renowned Turkish photographer of this era. Born in Istanbul in 1928, Güler’s black-and-white images of Istanbul’s streets, fishermen, and iconic landmarks captured the city’s soul during a period of rapid change. His work, rich in emotion and nuance, turned Istanbul into a universal symbol of nostalgia and resilience, earning him international acclaim. Güler's photographs went beyond mere documentation; they told stories, preserving the essence of Turkish culture at a time when modernity was transforming traditional ways of life.

Today, contemporary Turkish photographers like İlhan Maraşlı continue this legacy, blending artistry with an appreciation for Turkey’s natural and cultural landscapes. Maraşlı's work is celebrated for its simplicity and beauty, often focusing on the quiet, unadorned scenes of everyday life in Turkey. His images evoke a sense of tranquility and reverence for Turkey’s landscapes, villages, and people, embodying the philosophy that "simple is beautiful." This minimalist approach reflects a broader trend in modern photography, where moments of stillness and simplicity are valued as much as grandeur or drama.

In recent years, the digital revolution has further expanded the horizons of Turkish photography, making it accessible to new generations of artists. Social media platforms have allowed photographers to reach global audiences, showcasing Turkey’s rich heritage and diverse landscapes through vibrant imagery. As photography continues to evolve in Turkey, it remains a powerful means of expression and a testament to the country’s enduring creativity and cultural depth.

Historic Captured Eras

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A bit of a niche request but do have any favourite museums that focus on historical jewelry? Thanks!

Victoria & Albert Museum (London)

The V&A, as one of the world’s most important museums of the decorative arts, has a fittingly impressive array of historical jewels and jewellery in its collections, spanning from Ancient Egypt to contemporary design, with particular strengths in Mediaeval and Renaissance jewellery, 18th–19th century British and French jewels, and Arts & Crafts/Art Nouveau creations. One of my absolute favourite museums of all time, 10/10 no notes.

Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris)

This is France’s answer to the V&A, and just as gorgeous, with a predictably heavy emphasis in its Galerie des Bijoux on French royal and aristocratic jewellery from before the Revolution, Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces from designers such as Lalique and Fouquet, and 20th century couture jewellery from the major houses.

DIVA Museum (Antwerp)

The DIVA Museum, in Antwerp, was opened relatively recently, as a merging of the city’s former separate diamond and silver museums. It focuses on diamonds, jewellery, and silverware, and although it’s a smaller museum, it’s beautifully set out, and absolutely packed with so many gorgeous jewels and gems.

Schmuckmuseum (Pforzheim)

The Schmuckmuseum in the small city of Pforzheim, in Germany, is the only museum in the world entirely dedicated to jewellery history, so of course, I couldn’t leave it off the list. It has a huge collection of jewellery, spanning Ancient Egypt and Etruria to Bauhaus and 20th-century studio jewellers, and I try to pay a visit at least once a year just to take a look at the exhibitions and admire the collections.

Patek Philippe Museum (Geneva)

Now, the Patek Philippe museum isn’t strictly a jewellery history museum, but rather a museum of the history of watchmaking, but I think it deserves a place on this list simply because the collection is astonishing, and some of the watches on display are definitely gorgeous enough to count as jewellery, with pieces dating back as far as the 16th century.

Museo del Gioiello (Vicenza)

This is a smaller boutique museum, in the pretty little Italian city of Vicenza, and I’ve only visited a couple of times, so I’m not as intimately familiar with it as I am with some of the others on this list, but nevertheless—I highly recommend. The collection might be smaller than others, but the pieces are gorgeous, and no less splendid or sumptuous than the collections in London and Paris.

Museo del Bijou (Casalmaggiore)

This is a tiny little museum which focuses its collections completely on costume jewellery—an area of jewellery history that I think is so often, and undeservedly, overlooked! The permanent collection is sweet and a little idiosyncratic, but they often have much more splendid temporary exhibitions with pieces on loan, and I could easily spend a good few hours here, admiring the gems.

Kremlin Armoury (Moscow)

The Diamond Fund, held in the Armoury in Moscow, is essentially the treasury of the old tsars, plus whatever treasures Russia has been able to acquire since 1917, and it’s, frankly, magnificent. There are huge collections of crown jewels, Fabergé eggs, diplomatic gifts from the Persians and Mughals, and all sorts of sparkles from the courts and cathedrals.

Topkapı Palace (Istanbul)

This is the former main residence of the Ottoman sultans, and so, as you might expect, it’s a huge museum with so many different collections, and so much to see and do. It is, however, home to the old Imperial Treasury, which boasts the Spoonmaker’s Diamond (the fourth-largest diamond of its class in the world), the famous emerald-encrusted Topkapı dagger, and some gorgeous religious jewellery, diplomatic gifts, and ornaments.

The Treasury of National Jewels (Tehran)

I always pay the National Treasury, run by the big Central Bank, a visit whenever I’m in Tehran, and a solid 75% of the time, it’s closed. This is infuriating, because it’s actually mind-blowing inside and whenever I actually do get in, I linger for as long as I possibly can before the guards chivvy me along. In the 1930s, the collection became so valuable that it was used as a national reserve, and the collection is, honestly, insane. If you’re in Tehran and walking past and it happens to be open—go in, I absolutely beg you. And send me photos. I’ll never have enough photos.

Museo del Oro (Bogotá)

Last, but definitely not least, is the Gold Museum in Bogotá, Colombia. I’ve only visited here twice, but it’s a truly astonishing museum with an enormous collection of pre-Columbian goldwork from a wide array of indigenous cultures. It contains the largest collection of gold artifacts in the entire world, and showcases Colombian history from (in my opinion) the most interesting possible angle.

A few current and upcoming exhibitions on historical jewellery:

Bolded if I’ve already been and highly recommend it, or am planning on going!

UK:

From Function to Fantasy: The Brooch at Wartski (London)

The Edwardians: Age of Elegance at the King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace (London)

Cartier at the Victoria & Albert Museum (London)

Knox: Order & Beauty at the Manx Museum and National Art Gallery (Douglas)

International:

Time by Van Cleef & Arpels at Van Cleef & Arpels (Geneva)

Jewellery Designs: Secrets of the Creation at the Petit Palais (Paris)

Precious Jewels Telling Time at Van Cleef & Arpels (Singapore)

Gold and Glitter: Jewellery in the Renaissance at the Bemberg Foundation (Toulouse)

Solid Gold at the Brooklyn Museum (NYC)

The Fascination of Jewellery: 7000 Years of Jewellery Art at the Museum of Applied Arts (Cologne)

Cosmic Splendor: Jewelry from the Collections of Van Cleef & Arpels at the American Museum of Natural History (NYC)

Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection at the Norton Museum of Art (Palm Beach)

Arts of the Maghreb: North African Textiles and Jewellery at the Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland)