More than 300,000 Roman Numerals Extend into Eternity in Emmanuelle Moreaux�s Vibrant Installation

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French architect and artist�Emmanuelle Moureaux unveiled a vibrant, seemingly infinite room in Tokyo by to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Bulgari�s iconic coiled jewelry designs. The 50th work in the artist�s�100 colors�series (previously), �SERPENTI� reflects timelessness and eternity through...

A figure walks through a large-scale installation made from thousands of brightly colored Roman numerals in a corridor that gradually changes color.l

�100 colors no.50 �SERPENTI'� (2023), BVLGARI SERPENTI 75 Years of Infinite Tales Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan. All images � Emmanuelle Moreaux, shared with permission

French architect and artist�Emmanuelle Moureaux unveiled a vibrant, seemingly infinite room in Tokyo by to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Bulgari�s iconic coiled jewelry designs. The 50th work in the artist�s�100 colors�series (previously), �SERPENTI� reflects timelessness and eternity through elaborate repetition�and eternity through elaborate repetition, gradient hues, and a mirrors that transform a single corridor into a never-ending view.

Reflecting the brand�s roots in Rome, Moureaux installed more than 347,000 Roman numerals from 1 to 100�or I to C�onto 100 large, transparent panels, which are cut out in the middle so visitors can walk inside. The numerals are meticulously laid out on a grid to create an endless effect, increasing and changing color the further one ventures into the artwork.

See more on Moureaux�s website and Instagram.

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A rainbow-like gradient of Roman numerals installed in a corridor. The colors change from purple to blue to green to orange to pink.

A figure walks through a large-scale installation made from thousands of brightly colored Roman numerals in a corridor that gradually changes color.

A detail of a large-scale installation of thousands of colorful Roman numerals, showing mostly purple letters.

A figure walks through a large-scale installation made from thousands of brightly colored Roman numerals in a corridor that gradually changes color. ��A figure walks through a large-scale installation made from thousands of brightly colored Roman numerals in a corridor that gradually changes color.

A rainbow-like gradient of Roman numerals installed in a corridor. The colors change from purple to blue to green to orange to pink.

A detail of a large-scale installation of thousands of colorful Roman numerals, showing mostly green-blue letters.

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