Published exclusively in this site on 12 July 2011.
Anybody with minimal knowledge of fountain pens will have to have heard of Montblanc. Obviously its business is in pen-making, but in 1992, they established the Montblanc Cultural Foundation and the Montblanc de la Culture Art Patronage Award to identifying worthy art patronage projects and commemorate outstanding patrons of the arts.
This year marks the 20th birthday of award, and Montblanc is hosting an exhibition of pens inspired by renowned patron of the arts in the history. Showcased in the Pacific Place, each pen is a work of art in its own right. I like the Marquise de Pompadour pen, with fine gold and porcelain plating, which reflects the luxury and glory of the Versailles court.
Even their exhibition booklet is thoughtfully well-crafted. There are various pop-up bits in it which you would have to explore on your own to fully appreciate. Grab your copy at Pacific Place before the exhibition ends on Thursday!
Montblanc - The Art of Writing Exhibition
Date: Now until 14 July 2011
Time: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Address: Garden Court, LG1, Pacific Place