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Where art meets the eye - a dialogue

Photography by Eileen van Arkel
October
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October
11
Exhibitions Vernissage on Wednesday October 7th 2026 from 18:00 to 19:00
Highlights
  • Lecture: translating vision to form - ophthalmology as inspiration in design en français et en anglais  | 
  • Lecture: translating vision to form - ophthalmology as inspiration in design en français et en anglais  | 
Institut néerlandais 9 Rue Jean Lantier
75001
, PARIS

Informations

Opening: 11:00 — Closing: 19:00
Open from 2nd to 11th of october from 11 am to 7 pm
Nocturnal special opening on the 2nd of october from 7pm till 10pm during parcours bijoux opening night at institut néerlandais.
Opening night, vernissage on the 7th of october 6pm to 10pm

Closed on monday 5th of october.

This collection is the result of a unique collaboration between a gold- and silversmith and an ophthalmologist, both designers. At the intersection of art and science, they explore how the complexity of the eye can be translated into contemporary jewelry.

Through dialogue and experimentation, ophthalmological concepts are transformed into sculptural jewelry pieces that combine precision, craftsmanship, and artistic expression. Some works draw inspiration from anatomical structures, while others explore abstract notions such as focus, motion, and perception. Each jewel tells a story about how we see, observe, or are seen.

This project creates a space where the science of vision becomes a source of creative expression and where design gives it tangible form, expanding the dialogue between art and perception.

Artists


Gabri Schumacher

Gabri Schumacher began her career in 1985 as a gold- and silversmith. Besides jewelry, she creates silverware such as tableware sets. Her work is driven by a passion for both thinking and creating, where design and craftsmanship come together. Gabri’s style is strongly influenced by her desire for symmetry and architectural forms. She strives for the perfect balance between aesthetics and technique. Her dedication has earned her numerous awards and contributions to museum collections. She enjoys challenges, especially designs that initially seem impossible. 

Evi Bakker

Evi Bakker is an ophthalmologist and a designer.