The winner of the Young Artist Award receives a prize of US$7,500, and each of four finalists will get US$1,000. The winner and finalists will also be featured in an exhibition during Schmuck, in March 2024. AJF’s Young Artist Award advances the careers of rising artists by acknowledging promise, innovation, and individuality. Contemporary jewelry artists […]
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New York City Jewelry Week takes place November 13–19. Caption for index image: Work by (left to right) Mirjam Hiller, Noam Elyashiv, and Jamie Bennett MONDAY AJF MEMBER: JONATHAN WAHL Between Edges: Israeli Contemporary Jewelry November 13–19, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. This exhibition explores the processes of design, how and when we define the edges, and
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Contemporary jewelry practice in South Africa is experiencing a revival, as artists draw inspiration from the country’s rich natural, cultural, social, and political landscapes. South Africa, often referred to as the “Rainbow Nation” due to its diverse racial and ethnic groups, celebrates its cultural variety in all forms of art. Recently, efforts have been made
Wolfgang Lösche has headed not only the craft gallery at the Chamber of Crafts for Munich and Upper Bavaria but the department for trade fairs and exhibitions “In jewelry,” he says, “everything comes together in the smallest space. Everything that could happen in life can take place there.” Loesche is interviewed here by Petra Hölscher,
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October 2023, Part 2 There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… Honor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion Celebrate that hard-earned promotion Commemorate the beginning or end of a relationship Pay tribute to a major accomplishment Pounce on the perfect piece to round out an aspect of your collection Or treat yourself—just because Art Jewelry Forum’s
Previously, Shypertt co-owned Velvet da Vinci As jewelry manager at the Museum Store, she concentrates on stocking wearable art jewelry She strives to have a wide range of prices to encourage young buyers and convert them into collectors Elizabeth Shypertt’s journey and reach though the art jewelry world is wide and varied. She’s been an
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, Art Jewelry Forum has expanded its efforts to connect more directly with the jewelry community by regularly hosting live chats online. These feature artist studio visits, talks with gallerists about shows they’re hosting, interviews with curators and authors, and other programming tied to various jewelry weeks from around the
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October 2023, Part 1 There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… Honor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion Celebrate that hard-earned promotion Commemorate the beginning or end of a relationship Pay tribute to a major accomplishment Pounce on the perfect piece to round out an aspect of your collection Or treat yourself—just because Art Jewelry Forum’s
October 2023, Part 1 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or
