Bulgari. From History to Eternity. 125 Years of Italian Jewellery

Posted by: Sarah in Things to do, Rome, Going Out, Family, Attractions, Art on Jun 12, 2009  

When: from 22 may to 13 september 2009
Where: Palazzo delle Esposizioni, via Nazionale 194, Rome

Bulgari has just marked its 125th anniversary of the opening of the first store in Rome in 1884. This leading italian jewellery firm has been an absolute star for the history of decorative arts since the beginning of its adventure.

More than 500 objects created from 1884 until 2009 illustrate the extraordinary quality, originality and style of the famous Roman maison.

The exhibition is organized in chronological order and with several thematic sections. Special attention is given to the Bulgari coins mounted in jewellery, to the serpent motifs and to the BVLGARI logo as a decorative element which are among the most significant themes of the Bulgari style. 
 
The Dolce Vita and the company's close ties with the film industry of the 1950s and 1960s have their own section and attention. Spectacular jewels worn by famous film stars such as Ingrid Bergman, Gina Lollobrigida, Sophia Loren, Anna Magnani will be available for the first time ever to admire. An entire room will be reserved for the extraordinary Bulgari collection belonging to Elizabeth Taylor: enormous emeralds and sapphires in magnificent diamond surrounds characterize the celebrated jewels of her love story with Richard Burton.

The exhibition is hosted in one of the most impressive spots that Rome dedicates to temporary exhibition and modern art: Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
The building itself in it magnificent white marble beauty is worth a visit in itself. Spacious, stylish and bright with more than 10,000 square metres of space on three floors, Palazzo delle Esposizioni has just been completely renewed and sits here  some 10-15 minutes walking distance from Piazza Venezia, Colosseum or Trevi Fountain.
 
The best metro station to reach the exhibition with public transportation is 'Repubblica' on line A and then a 5 minutes walk down via Nazionale, or metro station 'Cavour' on line B and then a 5 minutes walk 'up the hill'.
 
You can find more information on the official site of the exhibition  
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