The book North By Northwest is engaging, informative, and very ably researched, with a lively graphic design Its large format is well-suited to presenting Laurie Hall’s work, which often consists of big narrative neckpieces with many components The authors present individual pieces with relevant backstories, personal circumstances, and useful explanations about social and historical references […]
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AJF’s mission is to boost the visibility and value of contemporary art jewelry. When you join us at our events and visit our website, you get to know the talented artists from around the globe who create this fascinating work, the devoted gallerists who promote it, the passionate collectors who cherish it—and that’s just a
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December 2023, Part 2 There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… Celebrate that hard-earned promotion Honor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion Pay tribute to a major accomplishment Commemorate the beginning of a new relationship or the end of one Pounce on the perfect piece to round out an aspect of your collection Or invest in
This bilingual catalog supported an exhibition of the same name Both the show and the book aimed to promote the role and history of women in Austria in the field of jewelry design and in Austrian jewelry history The book is not successful on a number of levels Ursula Guttmann, Susanne Hammer, and Gabriele Kutschera,
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December 2023, Part 2 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
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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In is new iteration, Melbourne’s Funaki Gallery operates at the intersection between gallery, retail, and domestic space Interacting with jewelry in a salon setting results in a more intimate experience The gallery is showing work beyond jewelry, when it makes sense Funaki Gallery is embedded in the cultural fabric of Naarm/Melbourne. A recent move has
What is it about contemporary jewelry that beckons so fiercely? Three leading gallery owners talk with journalist Jennifer Altmann about their passion for the field, how collectors are born, and magical interactions with jewelry artists. They are Patti Bleicher of Gallery Loupe, Noel Guyomarc’h of Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h, and Sienna Patti of Sienna Patti Contemporary.
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December 2023, Part 1 There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… Celebrate that hard-earned promotion Honor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion Pay tribute to a major accomplishment Commemorate the beginning of a new relationship or the end of one Pounce on the perfect piece to round out an aspect of your collection Or invest in
Jewelry made of glass can be mesmerizing. The pieces capture light and appear to make it move. They embody a full range of spectacular colors, or no color at all. They are precarious, because they carry the possibility of shattering. And they are made with fire, requiring precision, athleticism, and finesse. Many jewelry artists who
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December 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
