You Are There: ‘Watchmakers: The Masters Of Art Horology’ At The Maxxi Gallery, Rome
by Ian Skellern
I had the good fortune to visit Rome recently for the opening of Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology at the Maxxi Gallery of contemporary arts.
Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology is an international traveling exhibition of watches by 13 of the world’s best independent watchmakers. This special exhibition of horological art was created by Claudio Proietti, director of Rome’s Maxima Gallery and passionate aficionado of high-end independent watchmaking.
Claudio Proietti (exhibition founder, far left) with Kari Voutilainen, Hajime Asaoka, Daniel Roth, and Ludovic Ballouard
You can learn more about why and how the exhibition was assembled at Best Exhibition Of Independent Watchmaking Of 2018 (Outside SIHH): Philippe Dufour, Kari Voutilainen, Jean Daniel Nicolas/Daniel Roth, Vianney Halter, Christophe Claret, De Bethune/Denis Flageollet, Hajime Asaoka, Romain Gauthier, Roger W. Smith, Ludovic Ballouard, Laurent Ferrier, Christian Klings, And George Daniels In Rome, New York, Hong Kong, And London.
Visitors heading to ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ at the Maxxi Gallery, Rome
So benvenuto, pour yourself a large glass of fine Prosecco and join me in Rome.
Ludovic Ballouard (left) at the entrance to ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ at the Maxxi Gallery, Rome
Nicole, Daniel, and Jean Daniel Roth at the entrance to ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ at the Maxxi Gallery, Rome
The opening evening was attended by Kari Voutilainen, Vianney Halter, Romain Gauthier, Hajime Asaoka, Ludovic Ballouard, and Mr. Daniel Roth, who will be there for a few days. Christian Klings will also be attending the exhibition for a few days next week. I suggest contacting the organizers in advance if you want to synchronize a visit with the presence of any of these watchmakers (highly recommended).
Opening of the ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ at the Maxxi Gallery, Rome
Mr. Daniel Roth (center) and his Jean Daniel Nicolas Two-Minute Tourbillon attracting attention at the opening of ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ at the Maxxi Gallery, Rome
Vianney Halter Deep Space Tourbillon on display at ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ at the Maxxi Gallery, Rome
Ludovic Ballouard (left) showing how his Upside Down watch works to visitors at the opening of ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ at the Maxxi Gallery, Rome
Missed but not forgotten, George Daniels was represented at the exhibition by an Anniversary watch on display
Vianney Halter signing the beautiful book commemorating the ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ exhibition, with Japanese watchmaker Hajime Asaoka in the background
Worn by their creators: Chronograph by Hajime Asaoka, Jean Daniel Nicolas Two-Minute Tourbillon by Daniel Roth, and Upside Down by Ludovic Ballouard
Roman Gauthier was at the exhibition opening night both in person and on the wall
Vianney Halter and Daniel Roth in discussion at the opening of ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ at the Maxxi Gallery, Rome
Opening night of ‘Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology’ at the Maxxi Gallery, Rome
Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology runs through April 15, 2018 at the Maxxi Gallery in Rome, after which it will be in New York City on April 26-30 at Phillips (450 Park Avenue), followed by Hong Kong and London.
For more information, please visit www.maximagallery.com/en/mostre/watchmakers-the-masters-of-art-horology.
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Many great and innovative watch makers in attendance. Why wasn’t FP Journe part of this stellar lineup?
How can I buy the book?