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In the dazzling world of precious stones and noble metals, certain jewelers stand out, mastering the art of harmonizing understated elegance with absolute refinement, genius with design, and sophistication with eternal, unforgettable splendor.
The name Fabergé, emblematic of originality and synonymous with the creations of a legendary house, has left an indelible mark on the history of jewelry and decorative arts. Renowned for uniting jewelry, artistic design, and utility into objets de luxe and objets de fantaisie, Fabergé's creations have always captivated with their exquisite craftsmanship. Fashioned from gold, silver, enamel, and precious stones, the pieces produced in Fabergé's workshops testify to exceptional virtuosity, marked by meticulous attention to detail and perfect material harmony. Even works inspired by earlier stylistic vocabularies bear the unmistakable mark of originality.

The National Museum of History of Moldova treasures a spectacular ladle, crafted in Fabergé's workshops in the late 19th century.
The Fabergé ladle is a curious blend of the "Russian style" and the "modern style." Made of solid silver, it features a circular, gold-plated bowl. Its raised, stylized handle (hook-shaped) is adorned with vegetal motifs, triple rings, and silver pearls. The rim is embellished with a wide band composed of rectangular medallions, decorated with spiral loops and stylized scales arranged alternately. The bowl is supported by four hemispherical feet. At the center, engraved inscriptions read: Eugenie von Platonow/St. Petersburg and ТОРГОВЫЙ ДОМЪ „АЛЕКСАНДРЪ"/1863/15/10/1913.
Research suggests that this ladle was commissioned by Alexander Trauberg, a first-guild merchant and owner of the "АЛЕКСАНДРЪ" Trading House located at Nevsky Boulevard 11, St. Petersburg. It was likely created to mark the 50th anniversary of his business in 1913.
The hallmark stamped on the base-Fabergé's K. ФАБЕРЖЕ logo surmounted by the Russian Empire's coat of arms, alongside the female profile in a kokoshnik within an oval frame, accompanied by the Greek letter Δ (delta) and the silver purity standard "88"-confirms that the piece was produced by Fabergé's Moscow branch.
The hypnotic charm of Fabergé's creations defined the aesthetic ideals of an era, embodying exuberance and refinement, crafted by a jeweler to kings and a king among jewelers.

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Opening of the Exhibition “Show Me Your Pain” Vol. III

October 21, 2024

On October 21, 2024, in the context of the European Day against pain, the National History Museum of Moldova hosted the opening of the exhibition "Show Me Your Pain," the result of a unique performance conducted during a scientific seminar in Salzburg, Austria, earlier this year. The project randomly paired eight volunteers with eight artists, each volunteer completing a detailed questionnaire that included demographic data, pain intensity scores, and comparisons of pain with basic sensory experiences.

The ceremony was held in English, being opened by Iana Burmistr, president of the Society for the study and combat of pain, presenting the other artists involved in the project.

In private sessions, the artists met with the volunteers to discuss anything except pain, with the pain descriptors extracted exclusively from the completed questionnaires. The exhibition brought together the resulting paintings, offering a visual interpretation of pain through the sensory experiences described by the volunteers.

Visitors were invited to experience these pains through a collection of unique artworks, each reflecting the artist's interpretation of the volunteer's pain. This included opportunities to touch and taste pain, inviting the audience to connect emotionally and sensorially with the displayed works. The original paintings, held by the artists, were accompanied by digital copies that were nearly identical in size to the originals, providing a rare opportunity to contemplate the complexity of human pain.

This event was carried out by the Moldovan Society for the Study and Combat of Pain in partnership with Art Forum Salzburg, the WHO and the US Government, as part of a wider pain awareness campaign aimed at encouraging open discussions about pain experiences, promoting thus empathy and a better understanding of pain management.

The exhibition "Show Me Your Pain" explored the interaction between pain and color perception, highlighting how sensory experiences influence pain perception. This initiative underscored the importance of effective communication in pain management and the relevance of innovative approaches to understanding this complex issue.

The "Show Me Your Pain" exhibition can be visited until November 8, 2024.