BULGARI AND REFIK ANADOL PRESENT SERPENTI METAMORPHOSIS AT THE SAATCHI GALLERY
Walking through London’s Saatchi Gallery, I am submerged into a technicolored universe. There’s an energy — visceral and enigmatic— much like the venomous viper which bends and coils to catch its prey. This is Serpenti Metamorphosis, Bulgari’s latest offering.
After the success of last year’s debut in Milan at Piazza Duomo, Bulgari, one of the world’s oldest and most acclaimed luxury jewellers, has brought a sparkling new exhibition to the city. The exhibition chronicles the jeweller’s long, rich history, which traces back to 1884 when Greek silversmith, Sotirios Vulgarise founded the Italian house. With a deep commitment to craftsmanship, Vulgarise ushered in a new collection of jewels including the Serpenti— from which the exhibit takes its name. The double-coiled snake is one of the brand’s most iconic symbols and signifies strength, rebirth and wisdom. Popularised by celebrity starlets Elizabeth Taylor, who first donned the emerald green cobra whilst filming Cleopatra in 1962 alongside Richard Burton, Naomi Campbell and Lisa of BLACKPINK. From cobalt couture-classics to sleek, sensual signatures, it has changed its skin over the past 80 years— all of which are presented inside the gleaning walls of the King’s Road gallery. Upon entering, an AI installation, designed by Turkish-American new media artist Refik Anadol immediently grabs my attention.
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