(International Event)
The DIVA Museum (Antwerp) will be hosting a book launch on Friday 1 December for a new publication by the silver specialist, Anne-Marie Claessens-Peré. The book, Antwerp Gold and Silver Marks 1456-1798 (Antwerpse goud- en zilvermerken 1456-1798) is the first systematic overview of city seals, year marks and master marks used in Antwerp between 1456 and 1798. Published in Dutch by the DIVA museum in cooperation with the non-profit Academy for the History of Goldsmith Art in Belgium, the book contains several firsts such as new identifications and the discovery of Antwerp objects dating from the 16th century in foreign institutions.
The book will be on sale in the museum shop from 1 December at €59
The speeches during the book launch will be in Dutch, but most attendees also speak English so English speakers are welcome.
Programme:
16.00: Doors open
16.15: Welcome Ann Kaethoven, Director ad interim DIVA
16.20: Speech Marc Meeùs, President Academie voor de Geschiedenis van de Edelsmeedkunst in België vzw
16.30: Interview with author Anne-Marie Claessens-Peré
16.50: Speech Wim Nys, Head of collection and research DIVA
17.00: Reception & collection of reserved copies
18.00: End
Practical information
- Free admission
- Friday 1 December
- Event room Emerald, DIVA museum, Suikerrui 17 – 19, 2000 Antwerp
- Places are limited, please confirm your attendance before 27.11 by following this link and registering
- We keep the entrance hall, museum shop and exhibitions food and drink free. Leave your large handbag or backpack at home and use our lockers for coats and jackets as much as possible.The DIVA museum is cash-free, you can only pay card.
