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Wearing an Eagle Pin
Read My Pins* is an exhibit of the former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright’s collection of 200+ brooches/pins.
The exhibition examines the collection’s historic significance and demonstrates the power of jewelry to be “ice breakers,” convey and/or communicate messages in social and political situations and create a personal style.
“The collection that Secretary Albright cultivated is distinctive and democratic—sometimes demure and understated, sometimes outlandish and outspoken—spanning more than a century of jewelry design and including fascinating pieces from across the globe. The works on view are chosen for their symbolic value, and while some are fine antiques, many are costume jewelry.”
“…. A highlight of the exhibition will be the brooch that began Secretary Albright’s unusual use of pins as a tool in her diplomatic arsenal. After Saddam Hussein’s press referred to her as a serpent, Secretary Albright wore a golden snake brooch pinned to her suit for her next meeting on Iraq…”
The exhibit is accompanied by a book, Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box and explores the stories behind these works and their historical and artistic significance.
Dr. Albright is author of three New York Times best-sellers: Madam Secretary: A Memoir, The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs and Memo to the President: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership.
* Material from the Museum of Arts and Design Website
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Read My Pins
“Explores Jewelry as a Diplomatic, Political and Social Tool” at the Museum of Arts and Design thru January 2010.
Madeline Albright
Wearing
A Dove For Peace Pin
Dr Albright has a B.A. from Wellesley College with honors in Political Science, and a Masters and Doctorate from Columbia University's Department of Public Law
and Government.
Read My Pins
Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box
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