"Men's Ring Yves Gastou Collection" Exhibition

"L'Ecole School of Jewelery and Jewelery Arts", with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, from January 14th to March 13th, 2022 at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3, Yves Gustou We will be exhibiting a number of breathtaking men's rings from our collection. In this exhibition, from the ring worn by the Doge of the Venetian Republic in the 17th century to the American biker ring in the 1970s, from the ancient Egyptian ring to the 19th century “Memento Mori” skull ring, and from the 18th century enamel ring There are 270 rings in one place, including rings made by contemporary artists.

Yves Gastou and his men's ring collectionYves Gastou took his name from the gallery he opened in the rue Bonaparte in Paris in the mid-1980s, which quickly expanded into the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. It became widely known by becoming a famous spot representing . A pioneering antique dealer, Gustou was one of the first generation to display French and Italian furniture from the 1940s to the 1970s alongside iconic 1980s designs by Sottsass, Mendini and Shiro Kuramata. was. Gustou's career, which spans over 40 years and has pioneered the art market, makes him a true pioneer. At the heart of his talent lies an extraordinary visual intellect, nurtured from childhood by an auctioneer father and an aesthetic mother who taught him the beauty of the world; He had the charisma inherent in his upbringing, the inexhaustible passion and energy that comes with it.

Yves Gastou and his son Victor Gastou © Gallery Yves Gastou

Gastou's extraordinary collection of men's rings was kept secret until 2018, when it was exhibited at L'Ecole in Paris. The exhibition aims to reveal a little-known side of his life as a collector, so well-known as a dealer. For more than 30 years, Mr. Gustou has been a treasure hunter, not only on the usual roads (flea markets, public auctions, jeweler's and workshop inventories, etc.), but also traveling here and there, collecting works, enthusiastically and risk-taking. I built up a collection as I went along. From the birth of a child to the vows of love, the collection is like an endless book of personal confessions, reflecting the journey of Mr. Gustou and snippets of his intimate and affectionate life.

Men's Ring ExhibitionAfter Paris, L'Ecole's touring exhibition in Tokyo and Hong Kong showcases some of the collection's most iconic pieces. Each of the displayed selections of rings represents one of the five themes that characterize the collection and represent its diversity: History, Gothic, Christian Mysticism, Vanitas, and Broad Collection. increase. Each ring contains the collector's background and the story that evokes him, becoming his identity, like the many small parts that make up who he is. The exhibition aims to tell the story of a life dedicated to art and a deep love for objects, an anecdote that reveals how Mr. Gustou works in his secret hideout. Gastou's spatial production, which beautifully expresses the gothic and mysterious world, is inspired by his childhood spent in the Aude region of France, where he originated. The colors chosen reflect not only the style of cathedrals, but also the more general image of churches from the Middle Ages to the 1950s, the catacombs of saints and knights, the intricate splendor of fragrant services and the organ. Think of the sounds, the acolytes in embroidered vestments, the sumptuous cloths worn by cardinals, bishops and popes in the films Fellini's Rome and the television series Young Pope. It gives off an atmosphere of letting go. The collection, which is unprecedented in its dedication to men's rings, has been released to the public outside of L'Ecole, in response to the current tendency to associate jewelery with the feminine. There is no such thing. The expression is baroque, reminding us that, as Baudelaire said, "the beautiful is always the eccentric." There are connotations such as rock'n'roll and flamboyant vanity, glittering jewels, the richness and wastefulness of jeweler's craftsmanship, and the mysterious and infinite symbol that is enriched by merging with the reflection of the sun and moon. I'm here.

Ring of the Venetian Doge

Bishop's Ring

english mourning ring

Coffin ring that sublimates death

Music box ring

◆Exhibition ◆"Men's Ring Yves Gastou Collection" Period: Friday, January 14, 2022 to Sunday, March 13, 2022 Open daily, no reservations required Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 Venue: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3 Address: Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Details of the exhibition in Midtown Garden: https://www.lecolevancleefarpels.com/jp/ja/mens-rings-exhibition Inquiries: 0120- 50-2895 (Recole Secretariat) ◆ Online Talk ◆ "Men's Ring Yves Gastou Collection" Date: January 27, 2022 (Thursday) 20: 00-21: 00 Will be held online (link and details of content) will be announced on the official website below) https://www.lecolevancleefarpels.com/jp/ja/mens-rings-exhibition