LIVERINO

02/06/2026

Pocket watch holder in coral, carved from a single block into a flowing chain.
A rare masterpiece from the first half of the 1800s, where the artist didn’t assemble links, he liberated them, one by one, from within the material.
Today, this extraordinary work is on view in Hong Kong at the exhibition of L’ÉCOLE, Van Cleef & Arpels, celebrating the timeless artistry of precious coral.

31/05/2026

“The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away.”
In the depths, the coral breathes
a flame beneath the waves,
born of silence, broken by light.
What is taken returns to the sea,
and what is given endures in its red heart.

30/05/2026

Fourth-generation coral specialist Enzo Liverino joins Laurent Cartier to explore why precious coral has been prized by humanity for thousands of years — from Mediterranean fishermen to Tibet and the kings of Benin. From learning to read a coral branch as a boy in his father’s factory in Torre del Greco to buying rough material in Japan and Taiwan in his twenties, Enzo shares a lifetime of knowledge and makes the case that what really matters is the culture and heritage we pass on.

23/05/2026

21/05/2026

Thanks to Van Cleef Arpel and L’Ecole de Hong Kong for the elegance and magical atmosphere during the Precious Coral Exhibition

21/05/2026

Basilio Liverino — Taiwan, 1970
A moment of friendship and discovery in Asia, where coral met culture and craftsmanship crossed oceans.
A timeless memory of dialogue, elegance, and human connection, the spirit that shaped our heritage.

18/05/2026

Grateful to Van Cleef & Arpels and to the entire team of L’ÉCOLE Asia-Pacific for the extraordinary organization and vision behind “Precious Coral: From Curiosity to Treasures.”
This exhibition is more than a showcase, it is a journey through centuries of artistry, science, trade, and imagination shaped by one of the sea’s most enigmatic gem. Precious coral has crossed cultures, beliefs, and aesthetics, transforming from natural curiosity into a symbol of protection, beauty, and craftsmanship.
Seeing its full story presented with such rigor and sensitivity is a privilege, and a powerful reminder of how heritage can inspire new generations.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this celebration of coral possible.

16/05/2026

With my favourite actor, Ernesto Mahieux — a master of intensity, irony, and authentic Neapolitan soul.
An encounter of art, memory, and gratitude.
Honoured to share this moment.