Inserted in the spectacular and beautiful rooms of the Palazzo Nuovo, part of the Capitole in Rome, exceptional heritage pieces created by Cartier dialogue with the palazzo’s marble works of the Albani Collection, and a set of artefacts of high historical and artistic value, provided by Italian and international institutions.

Enriched with audiovisual elements, olfactory installations, and semi-precious stones from Cartier's glyptic workshop, the exhibition path explores the use of the classical repertoire: reinterpretations from the first half of the 20th century, techniques and jewellery craftsmanship, with references to the Roman era, in Cartier's creations.

It shows, by comparing the Maison's works with the gods of Palazzo Nuovo – Aphrodite and Dionysus, Apollo and Heracles, Zeus and Demeter, the power of mythological inspiration in its creative imagination since the beginning of the last century.

curators: Stéphane Verger, Bianca Cappello, Claudio Parisi Presicce, scenography and artistic direction: Atelier Sylvain Roca, graphism: Mario Milizia, lights: Baldieri, audio-video production: GEDEON experiences, with Guillaume Colas, Emmanuel Delabaere and Arsène Lefrancois, great stairs' artistic contribution: Dante Ferretti

photos:  Julien Thomas Hamon © Cartier