Dazzling Desires (MAS - Museum aan de Stroom)

'My theory is that many of the things that move us are things we long for, but find har to do.' Alain de Botton. The exhibition 'Objects of Desire' investigates how mankind translates its pursult of status and power, its craving for love and romance and its longing for spirituality into objects. What important position do diamonds play in this question? Has this always been the case through time and cultures?