Newly opened in 2017, Galerie Door showcases international art jewelry by artists whose works invoke a sense of wonder through their craftsmanship, materials, and subject matter. In this interview, gallerist Doreen Timmers discusses her approach to presenting and contextualizing art jewelry to new audiences in her region. Valérie Wagner, Temps, 2017, necklace, dripstone from the […]
When thinking about Athens, the rich history, culture, and picturesque travel brochures come to mind first. However, among the ancient ruins scattered around the city, Athens has a plethora of hip, one-of-a-kind spots that cater to the unique lifestyle and culture of the Mediterranean. A quaint gallery-tattoo parlor, bars with designated gallery spaces for pop-ups,
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San Francisco, California, USA—Art Jewelry Forum (AJF) is pleased to announce this international grant opportunity for mid-career artists. Established by San Francisco-based jewelry collector Susan Beech, the objective of this $20,000 grant is to recognize a mid-career artist who has made a substantial contribution to the field of art jewelry. The jury of distinguished professionals
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Marjan Unger wearing Sketch for Sleeping Beauty II necklace, by Robert Smit, photo: Michael Ferron, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 1991 On June 27, 2018, Marianne Unger-de Boer passed away at home in Bussum, the Netherlands, after a rich, yet too-short life. Marjan was 72 years old. As she liked to remind her audiences in lectures, she was
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Margit Hart and Jonathan Wahl met in the SUNY New Paltz graduate program in 1992 while she was in her second year and he was in his first. After Margit graduated, they lost touch until 2016, when Jonathan took a group of collectors and students from 92Y on a tour of Prague and Vienna, where
Art Jewelry Forum’s extensive network of international gallery supporters is dedicated to celebrating and showing art jewelry. On Offer is a monthly series that allows AJF galleries to showcase a piece that they’ve personally selected to tempt and inspire you. Please contact the gallery directly for inquiries. Enjoy! MUSEUM WORTHY Yutaka Minegishi, Drop, 2017, ring,
Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Providing a place to share interesting news is one way AJF is celebrating our 20th anniversary. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, exhibitions, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR
