{Art} Highlight: Hermès “The Gift of Time” Exhibit

August 8, 2012

Time is one of those things we can never quite control.

We can try to manage it, but it will occur regardless of what we do.  We can’t slow it down (to freeze a really good moment) or speed it up (to bypass those bad days!) It is no wonder artists are endlessly fascinated with time.  Hermès is also exploring time and has collaborated with Hilton McConnico – a designer and artist – to put on the “The Gift of Time” exhibit – to highlight the concept of time through art.

I went to this exhibit recently with the husband (a chance to view art and delightful Hermès goodies – yes please!)

The exhibit highlighted a few concepts we wish we could do with time – a sundial bearing a horse wound backwards, a room of quotes reminded one to appreciate time, and a comparison of an older bag and a newer bag highlighted how an item can get better with age.
Hermes Passage of Time front hallway 2
Hermes Passage of Time top by Chic n Cheap Living
The exhibit was a whimsical take on time.  Of course it highlighted the brand’s goods throughout the decades, but in a very fun way (a cuckoo clock at the end has a Hermès horse sounding at the end).  I also haven appreciation for the brand’s good after attending the  Hermès Festival des Métiers (Festival of Crafts) and learning how many different artisans come together to produce a single object (it takes two years to create a scarf from design to finish!)
Hermes Passage of Time horses by Chic n Cheap Living
Hermes Passage of Time Burst Out Laughing Quote by Chic n Cheap Living

I loved this room – it was so quirky and full of fun details, like this ceiling that is like a Hermès scarf!

Hermes Passage of Time scarf print by Chic n Cheap Living

The exhibit is Lille, France next.  If my husband can enjoy this exhibit, you’ll likely have fun too!

Hermès “The Gift of Time

Free Admission

30A Keppel Road, Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, Singapore

Exhibit August 1 – August 12, 2012

 

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  • Girlie Blogger August 8, 2012 at 02:24

    Is that a new header? Very nice!

  • honeymyheart August 8, 2012 at 02:43

    what a great exhibit to explore! there’s so much detail to see in these photos, i would like to experience it in real llife. and that turtle/tree is so good.

  • Cafe Fashionista August 8, 2012 at 08:29

    Gah! This exhibit is so beautiful – I love the colors and playful vibe of it all! 🙂

  • Kim August 8, 2012 at 09:50

    How fun! You know I love fashion exhibits, and this is such a fun take on the “time” theme.

  • Liv August 8, 2012 at 16:13

    Wow! Your blog has been growing lady! Great to see. I love it. Amazing photos.

  • Coco August 8, 2012 at 16:49

    How fascinating, I wish I were there!!

  • Sam August 8, 2012 at 19:30

    I dear, now that you’ve moved, I am somehow missing your updates on my blog dashboard. 🙁 What an interesting exhibition, I love that printed ceiling, so quirky!

  • Kimberlee August 8, 2012 at 20:44

    Gorgeous exhibit and such a brilliant concept.

    P.S. Love the new changes 😉 Been away so catching up on my blog reading!

  • SG Angela August 8, 2012 at 22:09

    I would so enjoy this.

  • MOSAMUSE August 8, 2012 at 22:39

    BEAUTIFUL exhibit… i really like the spinning top!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

  • miss Margaret Cruzemark August 9, 2012 at 11:38

    Totally adore! Thank you for your amazing comment on my blog! It means the world to me!
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    Miss Margaret Cruzemark

  • Kim August 9, 2012 at 12:56

    oh wow! how exquisite was this exhibit! i didn’t know it took 2 years to complete a Hermes scarf. no wonder they cost so much. awesome!!! i love that sundial.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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