Cartier, the quintessential French jeweler, is hosting "Cartier, Crystallization of Time" at The National Art Center, Tokyo in Roppongi. This exhibition showcases contemporary works from the 1970s onwards, offering a unique perspective on the brand's innovative creativity, distinct from traditional archive exhibitions. The exhibition runs until December 16, 2019.

"Cartier, Crystallization of Time," an exhibition focusing on works from the 1970s to the present day through the lens of "time," opened at The National Art Center on Wednesday, October 2nd.

This exhibition presents masterpieces from private collections alongside pieces from the Cartier Collection, tracing the evolution of Cartier's jewelry design.

The exhibition is structured into three sections: "Color and Materials," "Form and Design," and "Universal Curiosity."
Rather than a linear path, the exhibition space allows visitors to wander freely, mindful of the passage of time. Here, one can truly feel Cartier's designs, which resonate across time and space.

Bracelet
Cartier, 2014
Gold, diamonds, onyx, emeralds
Private collection. Vincent Wulveryck © Cartier

Other highlights include the Panthère, Cartier's iconic symbol of timelessness, and treasure pieces displayed alongside Japanese antiquities. These were curated for this exhibition with the aesthetic sensibility of Hiroshi Sugimoto of New Material Research Laboratory, who also designed the exhibition's spatial arrangement.

Archival materials such as sketches and design sources, which are the wellspring of the maison's creations, are also exhibited in the same space, presenting the timeline from various viewpoints and angles.

Necklace
Cartier, 2018
Gold, diamonds, emeralds, spinels, garnets, turquoise, onyx
Private collection. Vincent Wulveryck © Cartier

Cartier, Crystallization of Time
Dates: Ongoing – December 16 (Mon)
Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo, Exhibition Hall 2E
Address: 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 (Fridays and Saturdays until 20:00. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.)
Closed: Tuesdays
Admission: General ¥1600, University Students ¥1200, High School Students ¥800
*Group discount: ¥200 off (applies to groups of 20 or more)
*Free admission for junior high school students and younger, and individuals presenting a disability certificate (includes one accompanying person).
Number of exhibits: Approx. 300
Exhibition design: New Material Research Laboratory