An Evening with Martijn Akkerman: Discovering 'A Life in Jewels'

Martijn Akkerman, known from the television programs 'Tussen Kunst en Kitsch' and 'Blauw Bloed', invites you on a fascinating journey into the world of jewels during his engaging lecture. With humor and charm, he will delve into stories from his books 'Speaking Jewels' and 'A Life in Jewels'. He will explore not only the beauty and craftsmanship behind jewelry but also the intriguing tales that lie within them. From queens to movie stars, these precious pieces have captivated hearts for centuries. Learn about local jewelry and some of the most impressive jewelry forms around the world. Jewelry reflects stories about power, love, and history, and preserving and passing on these narratives is his life's mission. Through captivating slides, Akkerman connects the past with the present, addressing recent events like the jewelry heist at the Louvre. MARTIJN AKKERMAN (1952) is a jewelry historian who studied at Schoonhoven's trade school and worked with jeweler Fabery de Jonge and the Amsterdam auction house Mak van Waay. He is a jewelry expert for various art and antique fairs, including TEFAF, and for years has been sharing the stories behind unique jewelry as a regular expert on 'Tussen Kunst en Kitsch' and 'Blauw Bloed'.