AJF Hangouts takes the pulse of the rapidly expanding world of global art jewelry. We hear from voices in emerging jewelry scenes, featuring those with the responsibility of representing their country as AJF Ambassadors. Despite the varying quality of video feeds, it’s quite amazing that we can now use this platform to connect people together from all corners of the globe. What connects them is a shared passion for contemporary jewelry, even in those cases where there are no galleries or collectors. Their commitment may help those of us in more established scenes appreciate the way our art field emerged thanks to a similar vision a generation ago.
NORTHERN EUROPE AJF Hangouts ventures north to Scandinavia and the Baltic, where contemporary jewellery flourishes. What’s emerging for art jewelry this northern spring? We hear from Agnieszka Knap (Sweden), Marie-Louise Kristensen (Denmark), Urmas Lüüs (Estonia), Helga Mogensen (Iceland), Nanna Melland (Norway) and Jenni Sokura (Finland).
Kevin Murray is an independent writer and curator living in Melbourne. He is currently managing editor of Garland magazine - the stories behind what we make.