L'Amusette Pavilion
2026 Edition
A New Cultural Chapter in Naples
In February, Naples welcomed the first edition of L’Amusette Pavilion, a new cultural pavilion dedicated to high jewelry, contemporary art, and meaningful conversation.
Created as an intimate and curated gathering, L’Amusette brought together collectors, artists, and maisons in a setting designed not for spectacle, but for dialogue, presence, and discovery.
The opening evening set the tone with a live painting performance by artist Lilit Sarkisian, unfolding in real time as guests gathered around the work in progress. The moment captured the spirit of the pavilion: art not as a static object, but as a living act.
At the heart of the program were The Pavilion Talks, a series of conversations exploring the intersection of creation, craftsmanship, and personal vision.
The discussions featured:
Lilit Sarkisian, contemporary artist
Shavarsh Hakobian, high jewelry designer
Alix Dumas, jewelry designer
Martin Katz, legendary Beverly Hills jeweler
A special appearance by Hervé Pierre, renowned couturier and former stylist to the First Lady of the United States, added another perspective on craftsmanship, fashion, and the dialogue between disciplines.
Across these exchanges, the conversations moved beyond traditional presentations. They offered rare insights into the creative process, the responsibility of making objects of beauty, and the evolving relationship between art, jewelry, and culture.
L’Amusette was conceived not as a one-time event, but as a new cultural platform for Naples — a place where exceptional creators can meet a thoughtful audience in a format built on attention, intimacy, and substance.
The Opening
L’Amusette opened with an intimate evening gathering, bringing together guests, collectors, and creators in a setting designed for conversation and discovery.
The moment unfolded around a live painting performance by artist Lilit Sarkisian, who created a new work in real time throughout the evening. As the painting gradually emerged, guests experienced the creative process directly — transforming the opening into a living artistic moment rather than a traditional exhibition.
the Pavilion Talks
At the heart of L’Amusette were The Pavilion Talks, a series of conversations exploring the worlds of jewelry, art, fashion, and craftsmanship.
The discussions brought together exceptional voices including Lilit Sarkisian, Shavarsh Hakobian, Alix Dumas, and Martin Katz, with a special appearance by couturier Hervé Pierre.
Rather than formal presentations, the talks took the form of open dialogue, offering rare insight into the creative journeys, philosophies, and personal stories behind their work.
Encounters & Atmosphere
Beyond the formal program, L’Amusette was designed as a place for meaningful encounters.
Guests were able to meet the creators, discover their work up close, and engage in conversations that extended naturally throughout the evening and the following day.
In an atmosphere that balanced elegance and intimacy, the pavilion created space for genuine exchange — where art, jewelry, and personal stories could meet without distance.