Pomellato : an exhibition celebrating nearly 60 years of jewelry audacity

At thesecond-hand of his sixtieth birthday, there maison Italian Pomellato presents for the first time in Paris an immersive exhibition entitled "The Revolutionary Jeweler" Installed at the Palais de Tokyo until July 20, 2026 This retrospective celebrates the history of the Maison, her expertise, her innovative approach to jewelry, and her commitment to women.

A maison who revolutionized jewelry

Founded in Milan in 1967 by Pino Rabolini, Pomellato quickly distinguished itself by offering a freer and more modern vision of jewelry. Going against the grain of traditional fine jewelry codes, the Maison imagine creations intended to be chosen by those who wear them, rather than offered according to conventions.

This philosophy has profoundly shaped its identity. Generous volumes, iconic chains, colored stones, and contemporary design have become the signatures of a maison who has managed to democratize a more spontaneous and personal style of jewelry.

An exhibition that blends heritage and creativity

Presented under the authority of the police station of Alba Cappellieri, specializing in jewelry design, the exhibition brings together nearly two hundred creations combining archival pieces and contemporary collections.

The route traces the major stages in the evolution of Pomellato through its iconic models, from his first creations to his iconic collections as Nudo Or Iconica Visitors also discover the various innovations that have shaped the identity of the Maison, both aesthetically and technically.

The exhibition highlights the importance of colored stones , the work of volumes as well as the excellence of Italian craftsmanship which characterize each of the creations Pomellato.

Photography at the heart of the identity of the Maison

Of the the 1970s , Pomellato stands out as a pioneer in confidence in its advertising campaigns great fashion photographers.

The works of Gian Paolo Barbieri, Helmut Newton, Herb Ritts, Albert Watson, Snowdon or Michel Comte occupy an important place in the exhibition. Their images have helped to build a strong visual identity, featuring free, elegant women And asserted.

Through these photographs, jewelry becomes a means artistic expression where the real jewel It accompanies the personality rather than defining it.

A vision of modern femininity

The exhibition also recalls the commitment of Pomellato in favor of women. Since its creation, the Maison develops jewelry designed for to accompany their daily life And to value their freedom of choice.

This approach is a continuation of the initiative Pomellato for Women , launched in 2017 in order to to promote gender equality And to support actions to combat violence against women.

At the Paris inauguration, several ambassadors and prominent figures, including Catherine Deneuve, Carla Bruni, Kerry Washington, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu or Amelia Gray, are places for celebrating this contemporary vision of femininity.

An immersion in the universe Pomellato

More than just a jewelry exhibition, The Revolutionary Jeweler offers a true immersion in nearly sixty years of creation. This retrospective illustrates heritage, photography, craftsmanship and design. the evolution of a maison which has profoundly transformed the codes of contemporary jewelry.

By bringing together archives, iconic creations and societal commitments, Pomellato confirms his will to make jewelry an object of personal expression, where creative audacity meets the excellence of Italian craftsmanship.

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