On July 4th, the global debut of the Cartier TRINITY 100-themed exhibition, titled “Century-Old Classic, Timeless Style,” opened at the West Bund Art Center in Shanghai. As a tribute to TRINITY’s century-long journey, Cartier has been celebrating since the beginning of the year with parties in New York, London, and Paris, and has released a new advertising film to convey its diverse values and the concept of connection.
The TRINITY ring was introduced in 1924. Over the past century, this iconic design has consistently symbolized the values and emotions that Cartier holds dear. The three interlocking bands, made of yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold, embody design potential and interpret universal aesthetics through their transformations, expressing all forms of love. Celebrating TRINITY is a celebration of Cartier’s legendary story.
This themed exhibition, through creative displays, guides visitors to delve into the century-long history and evolution of this classic design. Additionally, Cartier has invited numerous creative guests from various fields worldwide to showcase their TRINITY-inspired works in the “Imagine Infinite Circles” space.
The Cartier TRINITY 100-themed exhibition will be open to the public from Saturday, July 6th, to Sunday, July 28th.
Starting in July, following its debut in Shanghai, the TRINITY 100-themed exhibition will travel to Singapore and Tokyo, Japan, and culminate in a grand closing celebration in the United States.
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Above: Discover the story of TRINITY, beginning with the magical power of the number “three.”
The three interwoven rings in three different golds evoke the connection between Louis Cartier, Pierre Cartier, and Jacques Cartier, as well as the three historically significant “temples” in Paris, London, and New York. The deep bond among the three rings harmoniously reflects their interconnected structure, with no absolute priority or sequence.
For Cartier, the number “three” holds unique significance.
Above: The timeless style space gradually unfolds TRINITY’s century-long style story.
100 years ago, the birth of the TRINITY ring broke the conventional jewelry design concepts of the time, creating a new artistic style. Over the years, the shape, volume, and number of rings have shown diverse changes through Cartier’s continuous innovation. The three-ring design has become an aesthetic element of Cartier, integrating into everyday items such as lighters, writing instruments, and decorative objects.
Above: Yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold.
Enter the three-colored gold space and comprehend the pure simplicity and rich meanings of TRINITY in the circular motion of three spheres.
Above: French poet Jean Cocteau, with his romantic and talented nature, made TRINITY stand out.
Since the 1930s, Cocteau has loved TRINITY, often wearing two TRINITY rings stacked on his left pinky finger. Thus began the enduring connection between TRINITY and Jean Cocteau.
Above: A year after its debut, TRINITY appeared on the American edition of VOGUE magazine, becoming a fashion favorite under the spotlight. From Hollywood stars to socialites, including American actress Grace Kelly, Austrian actress Romy Schneider, and French actor Alain Delon, TRINITY has been a constant companion.
In the Iconic Moments, Style Imprints space, the extended film captures these classic moments, presenting TRINITY’s style imprint since 1924 along with archival images from different eras.
Above: Cartier understands TRINITY’s infinite charm, continuously exploring the design’s potential with innovative thinking.
Explore the classic and new creations of the TRINITY collection from the classic three-colored gold ring to new pillow-shaped jewelry and convertible styles, as well as handbags, sunglasses, and accessories inspired by TRINITY’s aesthetic elements, showcasing the diverse charm of classic aesthetics.
Above: Curated by French curator, cultural promoter, and institution head Jérôme Sans, “Imagine Infinite Circles” celebrates TRINITY’s rich creativity, sincere emotions, and the power of close connections.
The space features artworks spanning different artistic fields and geographical regions. Creative guests include Cartier brand ambassador and musician Jackson Wang, director Peter Chan, musician Zhang Yadong, photographer and artist Gianna, contemporary artist Chen Yingjie, artist Liao Yijun, installation artist Juju Wang, artists Li Weiyi and Zhu Jingyi, French director Bruno Aveillan, French designer Yorgo Tloupas, British actor Emma Corrin, Japanese designer Chitose Abe, Korean artist Cho Gi Seok, and designer Kim Chung Jae. Their works come together to tell a unified story.
The non-linear, multi-scale exhibition design evokes the endless rotation of circles. The three-part maze structure allows visitors to start their exploration from any position, experiencing the life insights each work presents.
Inspired by the “cabinet of curiosities” from the Renaissance period, the exhibition presents a wondrous and precious microcosm. Viewing the “cabinet of curiosities” is like watching a multimedia display, with various scenes unfolding from the same perspective, offering a glimpse into the recorded life fragments and moments of different creative guests, past and present. Each separate exhibition room, through sound, images, and other means, presents a unique immersive narrative, resonating with visitors on TRINITY’s century-long history, celebrating sincere emotions, diverse charm, and universal connections.
TRINITY, three rings in one, infinite meanings.
Above: As the exhibition concludes, the main visual of TRINITY 100 with its dynamically interwoven red and white rings is recreated in a large three-dimensional installation. Viewed from different angles, the rings transform endlessly while remaining interconnected, symbolizing the diverse and precious relationships TRINITY represents between people.
｜Source: Official press release
｜Image Credit: Provided by the brand, Luxe.CO photography
｜Editor: LeZhi
