Monday 10 / February / 2025
Muscat: The National Museum, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Muscat, is hosting on 9 February 2025 an exhibition titled 'DIVA! Italian Glamour in Fashion Jewellery', which
highlights the beauty and creativity of Italian fashion.
The opening ceremony took place under the patronage of Her Highness Sayyidah Dr. Mona bint Fahd Al-Said, Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Cooperation at Sultan Qaboos University and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum.
The event was attended by individuals of interest in culture and artistry. The exhibition will run until 9 March, 2025.
Curated by Professor Alba Cappellieri, Professor of Jewellery Design at Politecnico di Milano and Director of the Vicenza Museum of Jewellery, and her team, the exhibition features more than 100 unique pieces of Italian fashion jewellery.
These jewels reflect the aesthetic and cultural transformations in modern Italian jewellery, showcasing how the style has evolved over time in response to societal changes and technological advances in jewellery-making.
The exhibition celebrates the craftsmanship and creativity that define modern Italian jewellery, tracing its development from the 1950s to the present.
In his speech during the opening ceremony, H.E. Pierluigi D’Elia, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Sultanate of Oman, remarked: "The exhibition celebrates beauty, creativity, and Italian craftsmanship, highlighting how art transcends borders to create a global language that speaks of culture, harmony, innovation, and beauty."
He added, "We are honoured to collaborate with the National Museum and Professor Alba Cappellieri to bring this unique exhibition to the Sultanate of Oman. We hope it inspires a deeper appreciation for the art and creativity of Italian jewellery."
Jamal bin Hassan Al-Moosawi, Secretary-General of the National Museum, emphasised the importance of hosting 'DIVA! Italian Glamour in Fashion Jewellery'.
He noted that the exhibition embodies Italian beauty and creativity in the jewellery-making industry, craftsmanship, and the extraordinary blend of tradition with modernity which provides a significant opportunity to experience the unique Italian beauty.
He further stated "We expect this exhibition to inspire visitors as well as Omani artisans and enhance their knowledge of the history and artistry of Italian jewellery, as well as its profound influence on global culture.We look forward to continued collaboration that fosters cultural dialogue between our countries."
Professor Alba Cappellieri also emphasised that modern jewellery is no longer viewed simply as an accessory but unique artefact that reflect the identity of an evolving and civilized society.
She described 'Diva! as a journey into the heart of Italian creativity, celebrating the stories of the artisans and designers who have shaped it'.
She expressed her pleasure in sharing this celebration of Italian glamour with the Omani people.
This exhibition, sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, represents a cultural dialogue between the Italian Republic and the Sultanate of Oman, strengthening the bonds of friendship and mutual cooperation between the two countries.
It also offers visitors the opportunity to explore the artistic and aesthetic history of modern Italian jewellery, which is considered one of the most prominent indicators of global Italian creativity.
