Venyx × Man Ray: Observatory Time Choker
Designed by Eugenie Niarchos for Venyx World, the Observatory Time Choker is inspired by Lee Miller’s lips as depicted in Man Ray’s iconic Surrealist painting A l’heure de l’observatoire, les Amoureux (Observatory Time, The Lovers, 1932–34). Commemorating their relationship with a powerful symbol of desire, Man Ray envisioned the massive lips floating above a landscape as “two closely joined bodies” and featured the painting in numerous photographs juxtaposing figures and still-life objects.
Crafted from 36 grams of 18-karat gold and adorned with 12 carats of brilliant diamonds, the Observatory Time Choker blends art, history, and luxury into a statement piece. Available in four color options, the cord is interchangeable.
The Gagosian Shop is the exclusive retail partner for the Venyx × Man Ray collection. Each limited-edition piece is made to order; the lead time for the Observatory Time Choker is ten weeks.
Producer: Venyx World
Year: 2023
Material: Yellow gold (18k) with diamonds (12 ct)
Dimensions: Pendant: 3 5/8 × 1 × 4 inches (9.3 × 2.4 × 10 cm); Cord length: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm)
Colors: Black, Green, Ivory, Red
Edition: Edition of 15
