L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts | With Élise Gonnet-Pon, Managing Director of L'ÉCOLE France-Europe

In this episode, Pearl Lam talks to Élise Gonnet-Pon about L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts and the institution's visionary plans for the future. Élise Gonnet-Pon serves as the Managing Director France - Europe of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, bringing with her over two decades of experience from Van Cleef & Arpels, where she spearheaded the development of high-jewelry collections before transitioning into the realm of education.
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts was founded over ten years ago with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is deeply committed to inclusivity and a profound love for the realm of jewelry. Their dialogue highlights the institution's dedication to preserving the rich heritage of craftsmanship while embracing modernity and inclusiveness. Through their exchange, the timeless allure of jewelry craftsmanship emerges as a universal pursuit.
About Pearl Lam (林明珠):
Pearl Lam (林明珠) is a gallerist and cultural influencer and is a leading authority on Asian art and the global contemporary art market, with a network spanning the world. The Financial Times calls Pearl Lam “a powerhouse of the contemporary art world”. The New York Times calls her "a tour de force of the art world”. And Forbes names Pearl Lam as “one of Asia’s most powerful women”.
For over 20 years Pearl Lam has also been at the forefront of reimagining China’s cultural place in the world. She has played a key role in elevating Chinese contemporary art and artists into the international market. She has also turned many international artists into ‘rockstars’ in the huge Chinese and Asian markets.
Her Pearl Lam Galleries is a driving force within Asia’s contemporary art scene, with spaces in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The gallery is globally recognised for its intellectual ambition. Pearl Lam also has a longstanding commitment to promoting exchange between Asia and the Western world.
林明珠是一位畫廊廊主和文化方面極具影響力的人，同時也是亞洲藝術和全球當代藝術市場的頂尖權威，在全球範圍內擁有廣泛的人脈。《金融時報》稱林明珠為“當代藝術界的龐然大物”；《紐約時報》稱她為“藝術界的頂流”；《福布斯》將林明珠列為“亞洲最具影響力的女性之一”。
20多年以來，林明珠致力於重新定義中國的文化地位。她的存在於協助中國當代藝術和藝術家進入國際市場不可或缺。與此同時，她也將許多國際藝術家打造成了在龐大的中國以及亞洲市場上的“搖滾巨星”。
她的藝術門畫廊是亞洲當代藝術界向前推進的動力,在香港和上海都擁有展廳。該畫廊因其遠大抱負而在全球范圍內得到認可，林明珠也一直致力於促進亞洲與西方世界之間的文化交流。
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[@HayriFethi]

As a jewelry collector myself, I found the concept of L’ecole very interesting and insightful - thank you Pearl and Elise.

[@TolgaFatih-mh8fq]

I am glad that the profession welcomes young people from every background.

[@GokhanTaylan-mr6hj]

Glad to hear that L’ecole is opening in Paris.

[@SerkanMuzaffer]

Exciting times ahead for jewellery enthusiasts.

[@MineSebahat]

I am looking forward to visiting L’ecole when I go to Paris in the Summer.

[@OzlemSuleyman]

Eager to learn more about the future of jewelry education!

[@MuratHasan-im2zd]

Another great video Pearl.

[@MehmetHalil-hr4up]

Craftsmanship is always going to be important across all cultures

[@ikramOzge]

New day, new podcast

[@HilalHatice]

We should educate everyone on the benefits and beauty of jewelry

[@SedaArif]

A commitment to preserving heritage while embracing modernity sets a new standard for jewelry education

[@JaneWang-kw9no]

Wow what a beautiful building!

[@AbdulkadirHabil]

i adore the setting it looks like a royal palace!

[@NilayEmrah]

Truly remarkable!

[@MehmetAhmet-ty6wk]

I will be listening to the voice of jewels podcast.

[@DuyguBurak]

Élise and Pearls insight into the connection between art and jewellery is great!

[@OzlemOzlem-vt4et]

Looks like Elise is wearing jewelry on her shirt! Very cool.

[@ElsieCheung-ne2wx]

I will be sure to visit L'ecole next time I am in Paris! :)

[@AtticusChattlesworth]

jewelry making is a very commendable skill

[@IsilMuhammed]

I am a big fan on in-person learning as I feel you gain insight that you cannot possibly gain online.

[@iremMehmet-pz7wj]

I think jewellery is definitely a form of art!

[@DervisAhmet-kf4lj]

Wow, I didn’t know there were so many jewelry schools, how interesting.

[@SimenderHasan]

Lovely choice of guest

[@izzettinResul]

c\'est merveilleux

[@GunayNuray-vs9zo]

Wow Elise has a very interesting profession, I’d love to learn more…

[@MineSebahat]

If only I could create my own jewelry instead of spending so much money buying it! What a useful skill…

[@CaglaCagdas-fj2eg]

Jewelry has been around forever- it is the first form of art.

[@OzgurUnsal-pf2lf]

I want to know more about the history of gemstones please.

[@MuhammedTansu]

I would like to attend L’ecole as I feel like creating jewellery is almost becoming a lost craft…

[@CagriBusra]

I agree, i feel the same about clothes, clothes are not art neither

[@YucelNihal]

Everyone should celebrate craftmanship, not just France and Japan.

[@MustafaBerrin]

Everything can be made and designed so much quicker now, who has time to craft????

[@LezizAli]

Jewelry is defo art…

[@AhmetHayri-uy2bc]

Ancient methods no longer serve their purpose?!