From 2026, Arcangelo Bungaro begins exploring the jewellery heritage of Italian Magna Graecia as a source of inspiration for a contemporary artistic language. Ancient forms, symbolic details and the history of Mediterranean goldsmithing are reinterpreted through sculptural creations where porcelain — pure, delicate and timeless — meets gilded bronze in a dialogue between memory, art and material.
   From 2020, the move to Paris and the decision to design only one-of-a-kind pieces. High jewelry techniques, gemstones set on both precious and non-precious metals. Forms developed in 3D that would be impossible to achieve by hand. French culture and taste merge with Italian savoir-faire.
   During this period, Arcangelo Bungaro focused on high jewelry, creating pieces that combined precious materials with unique, expressive forms. Each creation carried his distinctive artistic signature, reflecting a deep exploration of craftsmanship and design. These were years of incredible experimentation, where he embraced advanced 3D design techniques to push the boundaries of traditional jewelry, transforming each piece into a singular work of art.
    Around 2010, Arcangelo Bungaro began a long-standing collaboration with several leading Italian design brands, for which he designed collections intended to make a lasting impression. These years were marked by deep engagement with the broader jewelry and design market — an intense period that led to the creation of memorable pieces and helped define his distinctive creative path.
   Around 2005, Arcangelo Bungaro entered a period of freedom and travel. He journeyed through Japan, Turkey, and the countries of Southeast Asia, discovering diverse cultures, traditions, and ancient jewelry from across the world. Each place left a lasting impression on his imagination, and every collection from that time seemed to speak its own language. Those were truly remarkable years.
   By 1998, Arcangelo Bungaro’s journey continued to evolve through a deeper exploration of form and scale.Conceptual, oversized jewels began to emerge, reflecting an experimental approach that pushed beyond traditional notions of jewelry. At the same time, the world of fashion became a strong influence, with the catwalks offering a natural stage for these bold and expressive creations.
   The roots of Arcangelo Bungaro’s creative journey trace back to 1993.In those early years, nylon threads were tied around shells, thyme branches, sea glass, and crystals — simple materials gathered from nature and transformed into the first pieces of jewelry. These initial experiments represent the origin of a research that would later evolve into a refined language of design and contemporary jewelry.
   This Chronicles of archival videos tracing the creative evolution of Arcangelo Bungaro.
Each fragment reveals a moment in time — from the earliest experiments to the development of a distinctive artistic language. Through these visual records, materials, ideas, and inspirations unfold, documenting a journey where memory, craftsmanship, and design continuously evolve.
   Arcangelism — a self-referential definition by design — describes the creative process behind the birth of a jewel: from the first spark of inspiration and design research to its realization through craftsmanship.
This 2020 video, directed by @alexf.qt and produced by @almazewomen, offers an external perspective on Arcangelism, showing how Arcangelo Bungaro’s jewelry captures attention through elegant lines, communicates concepts without words, and resonates with the viewer over time.
Videographer director : @alexf.qt
Production : @almazewomen
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