Swatch has collaborated with the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, which boasts one of the world’s most extensive collections of modern and contemporary art. The ” Swatch x Centre Georges Pompidou ” collection, which features six watches revived from works by Mondrian, Kandinsky, and other masters of modern art, is on sale from March 10 (Thursday).
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Swatch’s unique collaborative collection of modern art masterpieces made wearable with watches
Swatch, which continues to produce iconic watches, has been launching the ” Museum Journey ” series since 2018. In the past, Swatch has collaborated with the National Museum of Fine Arts Amsterdam, the Louvre Museum in Paris, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, incorporating masterpieces from around the world into its watches. This year’s collaboration focuses on six masterpieces from the collection of the Centre Georges Pompidou, one of Paris’ most famous tourist attractions. Works by Frida Kahlo, Amedeo Modigliani, Robert Delaunay, Wassily Kandinsky, and Piet Mondrian have been revived as wearable art on watches.
Introducing all six items in the Swatch x Centre Georges Pompidou collection!
1) “PORTRAIT OF DÉDIE, BY AMEDEO MODIGLIANI
The metallic-finished silver dial of this watch features a fascinating portrait of Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani. The solid pink detailing used on the case, buckle, and loop is also striking. The silicon strap is decorated with the artist’s signature on the 12 o’clock side, a first for Swatch.
Price: 10,450 yen (tax included)
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(2) “CAROUSEL, BY ROBERT DELAUNAY
This watch incorporates the work “Manège de Cochons” by Robert Delaunay, one of the pioneers of abstract painting, featuring dynamic colors and a dial with special cut-outs inspired by Paris, the center of artists’ lives in the 1920s.
Price: 10,450 yen (tax included)
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3) “EIFFEL TOWER, BY ROBERT DELAUNAY
Fascinated by the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, Robert Delaunay painted “The Eiffel Tower” from a unique angle. The colors of the original work are perfectly reflected in the strap, including the contrast between the brightly colored Eiffel Tower and the light blue of the sky, which is incorporated into the strap.
Price: 10,450 yen (tax included)
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(4) “THE FRAME, BY FRIDA KAHLO
Mexican painter Frida Kahlo’s most famous self-portrait, ” El Marco,” is boldly adopted. This impactful piece incorporates the colorful hues of traditional Mexican folk art and harmonizes them with translucent matte pink buckles and loops.
Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
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5) “RED, BLUE AND WHITE, BY PIET MONDRIAN
This piece pays homage to the work of Piet Mondrian, whose influence on fashion and architectural design is also evident. The unique lattice graphic of his most famous work, ” Composition en Rouge, Bleu et Blanc II,” is incorporated into the design, with black and white as the main colors to create a stylish impression.
Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
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6) “BLUE SKY, BY VASSILY KANDINSKY
The world of “Bleu de Ciel,” a painting by Wassily Kandinsky, considered one of the pioneers of abstract painting, is faithfully reproduced. Based on the light blue color, the unique characters depicted in the original work appear on the dial and strap. The tip dots on the hour and minute hands are a particular detail that pays homage to the master.
Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
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Swatch x Centre Georges Pompidou】details
Release date: March 10 (Thursday)
Sales outlets:
・Swatch Store
・Swatch official online site
