Vacheron Constantin, in collaboration with Pisa 1940, presents in Cortina d'Ampezzo 'Gallery 1755 - The Art of Time', an unprecedented project combining contemporary art and haute horlogerie.
In the prestigious setting of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the heart of the Dolomites - a destination that will also be the stage for the next Winter Olympics - Vacheron Constantin introduces an Art & Watches Experience conceived as a space in which the artistic expression of time and craftsmanship merge with works of extraordinary significance.
"With Gallery 1755 - The Art of Time, we wish to explore a new way of curating the relationship with our customers, meeting them in places where passions are intertwined. Art and watchmaking have always been central to Vacheron Constantin's creations, and today this dialogue takes on a broader meaning by immersing our collections in a contemporary artistic context, said Federico Di Tizio, Country Manager Italy & Greece Vacheron Constantin.
"Gallery 1755 - The Art of Time", held in the renowned Contini Art Gallery until 22 February, is a natural follow-up to an exceptional year for the Maison, which celebrated 270 years of uninterrupted activity in 2025. Founded in 1979 by Stefano Contini, the gallery is now an international point of reference for artists and enthusiasts.
Vacheron Constantin's collaboration with the Contini Art Gallery celebrates shared values, such as respect for tradition, excellent craftsmanship and human approach, and consolidates a dialogue that crosses borders and generations.
Vacheron Constantin 'Gallery 1755 - The Art of Time' in Cortina until 22 February
The Maison's watches meet works by Igor Mitoraj, Park Eun Sun, Julio Larraz and Manolo Valdés.
The exhibition route conceived for 'Gallery 1755 - The Art of Time' develops as a dialogue between artistic visions and Vacheron Constantin's iconic collections, united by a common reflection on time and the quest for perfection. The sculptures of Igor Mitoraj - main exhibition located on the mezzanine floor - are characterised by classical fragmentations and a strong symbolic intensity. These works 'meet' timepieces from Vacheron Constantin's Classic Heritage Collection such as the Historiques 222 and the Historiques American 1921, just to name a few.
Park Eun Sun's works, marked by workmanship that unites East and West, are juxtaposed with the Métiers d'Art creations Homage to Traditional Symbols, celebrating the balance between tradition, reinterpretation and technical rigour.
Julio Larraz's paintings, in which landscapes and suspended narratives shape a poetic vision of the world, resonate with the spirit of exploration of the Overseas collection, while the material strength and reference to art history that characterise Manolo Valdés' works blend with the essential and timeless elegance of the Patrimony collection, on display in the precious version with a diamond-covered dial.
The exterior window of 'Gallery 1755', overlooking the Piazza, features conceptual graphics, inspired by man's never-ending quest for new forms of perfection, evoking the continuous dialogue between time, art and emotion that characterises Vacheron Constantin.
