Cartier & Myths: The grand exhibition of the jewelry house in Rome

Jewelry is not simply "adornments" that enhance our appearance. They are symbols of strength, identity, and in some cases, small works of art. The art of jewelry creation is one that the house of Cartier has perfected: a house that has written its own chapter in the history of fashion. Now, it writes a new one in the history of arts, with the exhibition Cartier & Myths.

At the Palazzo Nuovo in the Musei Capitolini in Rome, the exhibition Cartier & Myths, the 45th exhibition of the jewelry house and the first to be hosted within a museum's permanent collection, is taking place. From November 14, 2025, to March 15, 2026, the public has the opportunity to explore Cartier's deep connection with Italy, and specifically with Rome, in the world's oldest cultural collection. This is an endeavor that connects the contemporary craftsmanship of the house of Cartier with the iconography of the ancient world.

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What we know so far about the Cartier exhibition

The exhibition Cartier & Myths offers a unique dialogue between antiquities and the house's jewelry, connecting ancient civilization with the aesthetics and savoir-faire of modern jewelry making.

 

AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

 

The house, founded in 1847, draws inspiration from divine form, harmony, symmetry, and light. Through rare exhibits, tiaras and works from the Albani collection, the exhibition Cartier & Myths reveals how mythical forms of the past live on through the contemporary art of jewelry.

The exhibition Cartier & Myths is a revelation for those who love the connection between history and contemporary art. At the Palazzo Nuovo of the Musei Capitolini in Rome, the house of Cartier presents its 45th exhibition—and for the first time, within a museum's permanent collection. From November 14, 2025, to March 15, 2026, the public has the opportunity to explore Cartier's deep connection with Italy and Rome, linking the house's contemporary craftsmanship with the iconography of the ancient world.

The exhibition offers a unique dialogue between antiquities and the house's jewelry. Cartier, founded in 1847, draws inspiration from divine form, harmony, symmetry, and light. Through rare exhibits and tiaras, as well as works from the Albani collection, the exhibition reveals how mythical forms of the past live on through the contemporary art of jewelry.

What makes the experience even more complete is the participation of the house's perfumer, Mathilde Laurent. The exhibition includes aromatic installations that "translate" the essence of myth into scent. In a space where Rome, the art of jewelry, and luxury coexist harmoniously, the house reminds us that each of its creations is much more than a piece of jewelry—it is a piece of history and art that lives and breathes.

AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

However, the exhibition experience is not limited to the impressive exhibits. The exhibition also includes aromatic installations by the house's perfumer, Mathilde Laurent, which "translate" the essence of myth into scent. In a space where Rome, the art of jewelry, and luxury harmoniously coexist, the house reminds us that each of its creations is much more than a piece of jewelry.

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The exhibition Cartier & Myths is a revelation for those who love the connection between history and contemporary art. At the Palazzo Nuovo of the Musei Capitolini in Rome, the house of Cartier presents its 45th exhibition—and for the first time, within a museum's permanent collection. From November 14, 2025, to March 15, 2026, the public has the opportunity to explore Cartier's deep connection with Italy and Rome, linking the house's contemporary craftsmanship with the iconography of the ancient world.

AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

The exhibition offers a unique dialogue between antiquities and the house's jewelry. Cartier, founded in 1847, draws inspiration from divine form, harmony, symmetry, and light. Through rare exhibits and tiaras, as well as works from the Albani collection, the exhibition reveals how mythical forms of the past live on through the contemporary art of jewelry.

AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

What makes the experience even more complete is the participation of the house's perfumer, Mathilde Laurent. The exhibition includes aromatic installations that "translate" the essence of myth into scent. In a space where Rome, the art of jewelry, and luxury coexist harmoniously, the house reminds us that each of its creations is much more than a piece of jewelry—it is a piece of history and art that lives and breathes.