Museo Italo Americano presents writer, photographer, and jewelry expert Larry French who speaks about “Gianmaria Buccellati: Master Goldsmith of Milan” at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. The lecture features beautiful images of Buccellati’s fanciful creations.

French’s lecture focuses on the history and genius of Buccellati’s amazing metalworking techniques, including the goldsmith’s famed honeycomb and tulle lacework designs. French explains Buccellati’s influences, including Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo art and architecture. Many of Buccellati’s pieces are also encrusted with fabulous gems and inlaid with other precious metals.

A reception follows the lecture, which concludes with astonishing images of cups, boxes, and other art objects Buccellati created for the sheer joy of celebrating the goldsmith’s art.

Please RSVP in advance online, via email at info@SFMuseo.org, or call (415) 673-2200.

Free Admission