Save the Date!
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris 31 January – 3 February 2024
ArtVendôme, the highly anticipated first international jewellery fair, will unveil its inaugural edition at the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris from Wednesday 31st January to Saturday 3rd February 2024, before establishing its permanent location at the Grand Palais from January 2025, when the iconic, historic monument reopens. This significant cultural event, open to the public, is poised to redefine the perception and the experience of jewellery, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in a world where emotion, innovation and heritage converge. ArtVendôme will provide a unique platform to celebrate jewellery, shape its future and transcend traditional boundaries of accessibility.
Embodying the conviction of Richard Steeve Giraud, Founder and CEO, that jewellery is universal and timeless, ArtVendôme aims to become the premier destination for all jewellery collectors and lovers to share their common passion. To bring his vision to life, Richard Steeve Giraud has assembled a team of specialists to orchestrate and organise the event. Together, they aim to craft an immersive experience that cultivates a deep and lasting bond between the audience and the captivating realm of jewellery. By bringing together international high jewellery and jewellery designers, heritage maisons, boutique brands, contemporary artists and vintage dealers, the fair will unite collectors and new generations, all invited to collectively envision the future of jewellery. The fair will embrace innovation, while also delving into jewellery’s captivating historical, social and cultural significance.
ArtVendôme’s Advisory Board, chaired by award-winning historian and writer Vivienne Becker, is comprised of esteemed individuals from the jewellery and arts industries. The board boasts strong international profiles, encompassing experts and writers from major publications, but also authors, historians, curators, gallerists and collectors, including Carol Woolton (best-selling author, broadcaster and Contributing Editor of British Vogue), Fabrice Bousteau (Editorial Director, Beaux Arts Group), Pearl Lam (Founder, Pearl Lam Galleries), Suzanne Tennenbaum (Jewellery Collector), and Sydney Picasso (Art Collector) amongst others.
Vivienne Becker says: “ArtVendôme brings together the maisons that matter, designers who dream, the brands who break boundaries… today’s leaders and innovators of tomorrow’s world of jewels.”
Fabrice Bousteau adds: “Fine jewellery is in fact art unknown, sophisticated, conceptual but also meditative and magical, imbued with the incredible power of stones! Let’s be illuminated by the beauty of these fascinating objets d’art in Paris next January!”
The voice of ArtVendôme, Carol Woolton will curate a cultural programme, including talks and conversations offering attendees the chance to engage with specialists and gain a deeper understanding of the world of jewellery. The fair’s dedication to history and culture will also be highlighted through an exhibition curated by Fabrice Bousteau, exploring the history of jewellery across ages and cultures.
ArtVendôme will offer exhibitors the freedom to express themselves and share their unique narratives and stories in their spaces. Participants will be encouraged to curate innovative exhibitions, showcase distinctive, one-of-a-kind pieces and introduce new ones. By fostering this creative freedom, ArtVendôme’s Selection Committee (to be announced) will aim to honour the diverse perspectives, artistic expressions, visions and rich heritage of each exhibitor, showcasing under one roof a broad panorama of the best international jewellery design and creativity.
At the heart of ArtVendôme lies a spirit of creativity and passion: “Jewellery has always been my passion, and I believe it is an art form that deserves to be celebrated. It is a universal form of artistic expression that fascinates everyone”, says Richard Steeve Giraud, a lifelong advocate for and collector of jewellery. “The world of jewellery is extraordinary, and my desire was to create a fair offering an unparalleled opportunity for all participants to be part of this transformative movement.
As the world gathers in the global capital of luxury, ArtVendôme, named after Place Vendôme, the epicentre of French high jewellery savoir-faire, stands as a testament to the city’s esteemed heritage and unwavering commitment to excellence. This inaugural edition will bring to the public an immersive experience which fosters deep emotional connections between the wearer, the observer and the power of jewellery itself.
An initial list of exhibitors is set to be announced in September and tickets will be released this autumn.
Save the date!
Grand Palais Éphémère
Place Joffre, 75007 Paris
31 January – 3 February 2024
www.artvendome.com
© Patrick Tourneboeuf, Tendance Floue pour la Rmn – Grand Palai
