The Met and Vacheron Constantin Reveal Winners of Artisan Residency Program

Vacheron Constantin and The Metropolitan Museum of Art introduced the winners of their Artisan Residency program Thursday in New York.

The Met ’s Marina Kellen French director and chief executive officer Max Hollein, Vacheron Constantin America’s president Alexander Schmiedt, Vacheron Constantin’s creative director Volker Gehr and The Met ’s Frederick P. and Sandra P. Rose chair of education Heidi Holder spoke at a press event in the Upper East Side museum.

Having started to work together about two years ago, Hollein described the alliance with Vacheron Constantin as a partnership “of support to create together things that really matter” and that are engrained in their respective DNAs, which include the preservation of culture, cultural skills, artistry and excellence in execution.