L’ÉCOLE Middle East Opens "Poetry of Birds" Exhibition in Dubai
L’ÉCOLE Middle East, the School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, will launch the "Poetry of Birds" exhibition on November 6, 2025, during Dubai Design Week.
Exhibition Details and Partnership
Presented in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), the exhibition will be open to the public until April 25, 2026. This iteration in Dubai follows previous showcases held in Paris and Tokyo.
Thematic Focus
The exhibition explores the dialogue between 19th and 20th-century Western jewelry and Islamic arts, united by the theme of poetry.
Featured Artworks and Artists
- Exceptional jewels and precious objects featuring birds from famed jewelers such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Buccellati.
- Gouaché drawings of birds complementing the jewelry pieces.
- Middle Eastern art treasures on loan from the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization and Dubai Museums, including carpets, ceramics, metalware, and miniatures.
Contemporary Contribution
Emirati artist Faisal Al Rais will present his contemporary photography, highlighting the beauty and symbolism of birds from the Middle East and worldwide, marking its public debut at the exhibition.
“L’ÉCOLE in Dubai will offer a distinct perspective focusing on the dialogue between Western jewellery and Islamic arts, with poetry as the common thread.”
Author’s summary: The "Poetry of Birds" exhibition in Dubai bridges Western and Islamic art through exquisite jewelry and Middle Eastern masterpieces, enriched by contemporary photography.