Bulgari Serpenti 75th Anniversary Exhibition in Dubai
Bulgari unveils 'Serpenti – 75 Years of Infinite Tales' at Dubai's DIFC Gate Building from 15-24 September 2023. The exhibition traces the iconic Serpenti collection's evolution since 1948, showcasing historic pieces from the Bulgari Heritage collection and new High Jewellery creations. Commissions include Refik Anadol's AI-generated multimedia installation trained on 200 million nature images, and a Rainforest Serpenti fragrance also developed by AI. The Serpenti Factory features local artists: Dr Azra Khamissa uses natural henna inspired by Bedouin resilience; Dr Afra Atiq contributes a poem based on specific Serpenti pieces; Azza Al Qubaisi creates sculptures from gold, silver, palm fronds, and steel evoking UAE desert landscapes. The exhibition emphasizes the bond between Serpenti and contemporary art, blending ancient symbolism with modern technology.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs 15-24 September 2023 at DIFC Gate Building, Dubai.
- Bulgari first unveiled Serpenti in 1948.
- Refik Anadol created an AI multimedia installation using 200 million nature images.
- Rainforest Serpenti fragrance was developed by artificial intelligence.
- Serpenti Factory features three local artists: Dr Azra Khamissa, Dr Afra Atiq, Azza Al Qubaisi.
- Dr Azra Khamissa uses natural henna inspired by Bedouin resilience.
- Dr Afra Atiq wrote a poem inspired by Viper necklace, Tubogas watch, and Serpenti bracelet.
- Azza Al Qubaisi works with gold, silver, palm fronds, mild steel, and stainless steel.
Entities
Artists
- Refik Anadol
- Dr Azra Khamissa
- Dr Afra Atiq
- Azza Al Qubaisi
Institutions
- Bulgari
- Bulgari Heritage collection
- Untitled Chapters writers' collective
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- DIFC Gate Building