The Metropolitan Museum of Art x Vacheron Constantin Artisan Residency

Aspen Golann is one of three international artists selected for the inaugural Met x Vacheron Constantin Artisan Residency. The program supports master craftspeople through research, dialogue, and cross-disciplinary exchange. Aspen will be conducting research in the collections of The Met (NYC), the Louvre (Paris), and Vacheron Constantin’s archives (Geneva), with the majority of studio work taking place in her home workshop in Maine. A public presentation of the finished work will take place in 2026.

About the Exhibition

Edward C. Moore (1827–1891)—the creative force who led Tiffany & Co. to unparalleled originality and success during the second half of the 19th century—amassed a vast collection of decorative arts of exceptional quality and in various media, from Greek and Roman glass and Japanese baskets to metalwork from the Islamic world. These objects were a source of inspiration for Moore, a noted silversmith in his own right, and the designers he supervised.

The exhibition Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co. will feature more than 180 extraordinary examples from Moore's personal collection, which was donated to the Museum, alongside 70 magnificent silver objects designed and created at Tiffany & Co. under his direction. Drawn primarily from the holdings of The Met, the display will also include seldom seen examples from a dozen private and public lenders. A defining figure in the history of American silver, Moore played a pivotal role in shaping the legendary Tiffany design aesthetic and the evolution of The Met’s collection.