Jewelry students around the globe have pulled all-nighters to finish their coursework and install end-of-year exhibitions. Faculty from AJF member schools identified one outstanding grad or undergrad from their current class Congratulations to the students who were selected! You’ll see their best work in this photo essay Keep a close eye on the trajectories of […]
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Yaksh Verma is a multi- or “non-disciplinary” artist living in Chennai, India He trained as a jewelry designer at Le Arti Orafe in Italy His Unspoken-1 series of 25 rings showed at Portugal’s Galeria Reverso, April 25–May 20, 2023, as a duo exhibition (Terhi Tolvanen was the other artist) Anvita Jain as Project Bawra: Tell
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AJF’s Young Artist Award acknowledges promise, innovation, and individuality, advancing the careers of rising artists. The work of the winner and four finalists represents a group of outstanding pieces of contemporary jewelry. As a finalist, Goutos received an unrestricted cash award of US$1,000 and exhibited her work in Platina’s booth during Munich’s jewelry week. AJF
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The Australian jewelry and metalsmithing community is active, always busy pushing boundaries and creating thoughtful works of great beauty and cultural value. This report gives a snapshot of what’s on now or coming up, and it also celebrates what’s happened over the year. From conferences to major shows and festivals, the calendar has been full,
July 2024, 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
Happy day-after-Bastille-Day! In honor of the holiday that commemorates a major event in the French Revolution—the storming of the Bastille prison, on July 14, 1789—today’s photo essay takes you to France. Espace Solidor – Musée du Bijou Contemporain is in the city of Cagnes-sur-Mer, on the Riviera, in the south of France. Olga Zobel Biró,
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July 2024, 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
Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams closes July 14, 2024 The 130+ pieces in this Joyce J. Scott retrospective span 50 years, from the 70s to the present Works on display include jewelry, sculptures, performances and recordings, and garments and textiles They focus on different facets of Scott’s practice, including heritage and
Nobody ever thought it would be possible for Willem Hoogstede to not be with us any longer. He was always there, in the jewelryverse, like a steady beacon. Not only will his humor and his characteristic voice be missed by many, but his keen eye as well. But his warm attention will be missed most
Willem Hoogstede, 1947–2024 Read More »
July 2024, 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
July 2024, 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
