The bird brooch that defied the Nazis: Cartier’s diamond menagerie - in pictures
The National Gallery of Victoria is hosting a major Cartier exhibition featuring over 350 historical jewels and pieces inspired by the natural world. The collection highlights the evolution of the Cartier brand throughout the 20th century.
Why it matters
The exhibition offers insight into the intersection of luxury, history, and artistic design, showcasing the cultural legacy of a major fashion house.
View image in fullscreen The bird brooch that defied the Nazis: Cartier’s diamond menagerie – in pictures Fresh from a sell-out showing at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, Cartier is coming to the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne as part of the gallery’s Winter Masterpieces series . The exhibition features more than 350 jewels, including gemstones the size of golf balls, and tells the story of how three brothers – Louis, Pierre and Jacques Cartier – took their grandfather’s small Parisian business and transformed it into a global sensation.
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