Daniel Brush’s Wearable Masterpieces Go On View in Paris
Curated by his wife and collaborator, Olivia, alongside jewelry historian Vivienne Becker, “Daniel Brush, the Art of Light and Line” is open through October 4
From Bakelite creatures studded with precious stones to gold butterflies hovering mid-flight, the poetic creations of Daniel Brush blur the line between jewelry and art. Often made from unexpected material combinations, these rare treasures by the late master are explored in “Daniel Brush, the Art of Light and Line.” Curated by his wife and collaborator, Olivia, alongside jewelry historian Vivienne Becker, the show—on view June 8 to October 4 at L’École, School of Jewelry Arts, in Paris, with support from Van Cleef & Arpels—features more than 75 jewels, paintings, and sculptures by the reclusive polymath.
“This second L’ÉCOLE exhibition in Paris dedicated to Daniel Brush is of an unprecedented scale,” Élise Gonnet-Pon, managing director of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, France, & Europe, said. “We are thrilled to feature some rare pieces never displayed to the public, works of impressive artistry. The monograph and our curated cultural program pay tribute to his one-of-a-kind way of shaping metals, which goes beyond boundaries. With this new exhibition, we hope to enchant and surprise our visitors.”
A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2026 Summer Issue under the headline “Brush Strokes.” Subscribe to the magazine.