
A SERIES OF ONLINE JEWELRY CHATS
Gemflix is an online series of conversations with masters and experts in jewelry. Live chats are complimentary and open to all, with a lively chatroom and a chance to learn from the best. In lieu of an event fee for Gemflix, we encourage donations to the Gem X Scholarship & Grant Fund. Thank you and we hope you enjoy our programming.
A FEAST for the EYES:
JEWELRY & DISPLAY at the
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON
◆ With Christine Gervais, Curator of Decorative Arts, MFA Houston ◆
Wednesday, 26th February 2025 | 12:00pm EST | 5:00pm LDN
There is often more than meets the eye regarding jewelry. From ancient symbolism, to bodily adornments, to spelling out words with gemstones, gestures of love, strength, defiance, loyalty and friendship – these are the stories as secrets of jewelry through time – and now, the subject of a new installation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston titled For Your Eyes Only: The Secret Language of Jewelry. A sublime example of MFAH’s exceptional curations, this new showcase features several Lover’s Eyes, 20th century jewels and examples of African and Indian jewelry; highlighting hidden aspects in jewelry privy to only the wearer.
Please join us for a conversation about this exhibition and the MFAH’s wider work in jewelry display with Christine Gervais, The Fredricka Crain Director of Rienzi and Curator for Decorative Arts at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Christine is responsible for the acquisition, research, and exhibition of pre-1900 decorative arts objects and has curated a number of key exhibitions, including English Taste: The Art of Dining in the Eighteenth Century and Pinchbeck to Paste: Unconventional Materials in Jewelry. We will hear details behind her new exhibition, her work on Pinchbeck to Paste and highlights from previous showcases.
Gemflix are hosted in support of the Gem X Scholarship and Grant Fund, to help those in jewelry who are passionate and could use a helping hand. Our live conversations are open to all who wish to participate. This Gemflix will be moderated by Gem X founder Lin Jamison. RSVP below for this virtual event. We look forward to hosting you for this special, insightful conversation.
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