A visual chronicle of the legendary jeweler since his founding in New York City in 1837, “Vision & Virtuosity” from archival fine jewelry designs, to famed showcases of Tiffany and her Empire Diamond of over 80 carats recently acquired important popular culture memorabilia such as the original screenplay of Breakfast at Tiffany's. It is a celebration of Tiffany as the supplier of the world's finest diamonds and a showcase of how two core values, vision and virtuosity, have guided the Maison for 185 years.
“Vision & Virtuosity' tells the remarkable story of one of the world's oldest luxury jewelers, spanning its nearly 200-year history of pioneering creativity, legendary craftsmanship and sourcing the world's most extraordinary diamonds and gemstones,” said Anthony Ledru , President and Chief Executive Officer, Tiffany & Co.
Seven chapters chronicle the brand's history, heritage, and Tiffany founder Charles Lewis Tiffany's creative influence
The third chapter is dedicated to the annual Blue Book fine jewelry collection, while the fourth room focuses on Tiffany's legacy in the world of love and commitment, having introduced the iconic Tiffany® Setting engagement ring in 1886. The fifth space is dedicated to breakfast at Tiffany's, while the penultimate chapter is a diamond show, dedicated to the famous diamond creations of Tiffany. At the climax of the exhibit, guests will have the opportunity to view the legendary 128,54-carat Tiffany Diamond.
The accompanying exhibition catalogue, available in two sizes, presents the highlights of the exhibition with creations by everyone from Louis Comfort Tiffany and Gene Moore to Jean Schlumberger, Elsa Peretti, Paloma Picasso, John Loring and the House's most influential visionaries.
With a foreword by the late Andre Leon Talley and text by Vivienne Becker, the 160-page text is published by Assouline New York and will be available in the exhibition gift shop, as well as at Tiffany's Old Bond Street store. To mark the jeweller's 150th anniversary in London, 'Vision & Virtuosity' is held at the Saatchi Gallery, located at the Duke of York's headquarters near Sloane Square, open until 19 August 2022. Tickets will be available in advance. book from 2 May 2022, on the exhibition app, available on the iOS and Google Play app stores.
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4RY
