Antinomie: Marianne Anselin | Ambroise Degenève
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jewellery
The Splendour of Power: Curatorial Statement
“Power is expressed through jewellery, and has done so throughout the centuries. As a result, we can understand the history of power via jewellery and strengthen our democratic dialogue on what power is today, how it expresses itself, and how it can be understood and influenced.” –Curatorial statement by the curator of the exhibition “The
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The Splendour of Power: Queen Dorotheas Bridal Ornament
In 1557, Queen Dorothea, wife of Denmark’s King Christian III, donated a large and sumptuous ornament to the city of Copenhagen, making it available for the daughters of the mayors and councillors to use when they–the only people eligible to apply–received permission to hold their wedding receptions in the main chamber of the city hall.
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