Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

This year marks a century since the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris gave birth to the Art Deco movement. The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum celebrates with a dazzling display highlighting the work of jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels, which won a Grand Prize at the landmark event 100 years ago with creations such as the ‘Entwined Flowers, Red and White Roses’ bracelet. That gemstone-adorned stunner and around 250 other creations from the Art Deco giant, including jewellery, timepieces and accessory cases from the Maison’s patrimonial and private collections, will be exhibited alongside 60 archival documents. The museum’s Main Building, once the residence of Prince Yasuhiko Asaka and itself an architectural masterpiece shaped by the Art Deco spirit, will display rare pieces crafted between the 1910s and 1930s. The annex, meanwhile, will highlight the Maison’s signature savoir-faire, transformable designs and exquisite gemstone artistry. Seeking to facilitate dialogue between history, craftsmanship and design, the exhibition invites visitors to rediscover the artistic vitality of Art Deco while celebrating the enduring artistry and innovation of Van Cleef & Arpels. Note that tickets must be purchased for a specified date and time slot. The museum will extend its opening hours to 8pm on November 21, 22, 28 & 29 and December 5 & 6.