Cartier's Panther

Enjoy a look at the development and evolution of one of the most powerful Cartier motifs: the panther.

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  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • For Members

    and general public; general booking now open

  • Tickets cost £15.00 - £18.00

    Due to urgent lift repairs there will be no step free access to the Lecture Theatre for this event. Please contact membershipevents@vam.ac.uk to discuss alternatives before purchasing a ticket.

Past Event
Cartier's Panther photo
For more than a century, the sleek and powerful panther has symbolised the spirit and elegance of Cartier, becoming perhaps the House’s most iconic motif. Join the V&A’s Helen Molesworth, curator of Cartier, with jewellery historian and author Vivienne Becker for an exploration of the history and evolution of Cartier panther jewels and the ongoing influence of this most powerful and seductive of creatures through fashion, design, and popular culture.

Ticket price includes a wine reception. 

Due to urgent lift repairs there will be no step free access to the Lecture Theatre for this event. Please contact membershipevents@vam.ac.uk to discuss alternatives before purchasing a ticket. 
Header image: Installation view of Cartier at V&A South Kensington (12 April-16 November 2025) (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London