Daniel Brush, the Art of Line and Light
Daniel Brush, the Art of Line and Light
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Paris
8 June - 4 October 2026
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts presents an exhibition dedicated to the American artist Daniel Brush (1947-2022), from June 8th to October 4th, 2026, in Paris. “Daniel Brush, the Art of Line and Light” (Daniel Brush, l’art de la ligne et de la lumière) showcases more than 75 of the artist’s jewels, paintings and sculptures, some of which leave his New York studio for the first time.
This monograph explores the work of this modern artist, sculptor, draftsman and thinker, who was also a goldsmith and jeweler. Self-taught, Daniel Brush embodied a visionary approach, free of artistic boundaries, guided by a focus on light and line.
Daniel Brush (1947-2022), revered American artist-goldsmith, painter, sculptor and philosopher, was a true modern-day alchemist. He fused art, science, poetry and philosophy to create unique works, challenging the conventions of jewelry arts. Working from his Manhattan loft, alongside his wife and collaborator Olivia and surrounded by his collection of antique machines, Daniel Brush dedicated his life to artistic exploration. He profoundly transformed the perceptions of jewelry, questioning its decorative, emotional or talismanic role, as well as its relationship to the body, femininity and fashion.
Born in Cleveland in 1947, Daniel Brush studied at the Carnegie Institute of Technology before teaching art philosophy at Georgetown University. In 1978, he moved to New York to fully dedicate himself to his artistic practice, a devotion he maintained every day during his lifetime.
His work has been celebrated in major solo exhibitions, including “Gold Without Boundaries” at the Smithsonian (Washington D.C., 1998), “Blue Steel Gold Light” at the Museum of Art and Design (New York, 2012), and several presentations organized by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, such as “Cuffs and Necks” (Paris, 2017 and New York, 2018), “An Edifying Journey” (Hong Kong, 2023) and “Thinking About Monet” (Tokyo, 2024). Some of his creations are held in the permanent collections of prestigious museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Established in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts aims to introduce the public to all aspects of jewelry culture through various activities: courses, workshops, talks, exhibitions, books and podcast.
Programs at L’ÉCOLE cover three main areas: the history of jewelry, the world of gemstones and savoir-faire.
L’ÉCOLE now has four permanent addresses: in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai. Moreover, since its inception, L'ÉCOLE regularly travels abroad, in Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East, for talks, exhibitions or travelling course programs that can last one to three weeks. L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts therefore contributes to the promotion and visibility of jewelry culture on an international scale.
Daniel Brush
The Art of Line and Light
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
16 bis boulevard Montmartre
Paris 9e
From June 8th to October 4th, 2026
From Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Open late on Thursdays, until 8:30 p.m.
Free admission, upon registration
www.lecolevancleefarpels.com/fr/en/exhibition/exhibition-daniel-brush-art-light-and-line
