On January 29, 2022, Berend Peter Hogen Esch passed away; he was the last surviving member of the BOE-group. Early in his career, Berend Peter Hogen Esch chose his double first name, Berend Peter, as his artist’s name. He died in the house where he had lived since 1979 with jewelry artist Marion Herbst (1944–1995), […]
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There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… You got that hard-earned promotion—celebrate! You’re experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime occasion—honor it. You wrapped up that major accomplishment—pay it tribute. You want to mark the beginning of a new relationship or the end of one— commemorate it. Perhaps it’s an investment—do it! It’s the perfect piece to
February 2022, 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, exhibitions, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or
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Also in this series: Black Jewelers: A History Revealed—Rediscovery Black Jewelers: A History Revealed—Bill Smith And coming soon: Coreen Simpson Earlier this week, we introduced this new series, which documents African American artists of the past who have made important contributions to the field of art jewelry.[1] The first profile spotlights Curtis Tann. This artist
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Also in this series: Black Jewelers: A History Revealed—Curtis Tann: Almost Lost to Time Black Jewelers: A History Revealed—Bill Smith And coming soon: Coreen Simpson I am beyond excited to introduce the first installment of a brand-new series, Black Jewelers: A History Revealed, that will document the lives of African American artists of the past
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San Antonio, Texas, US—From AJF’s very beginning, in 1997, our goal has always been to celebrate art jewelry, and that we have! This year we celebrate 25 years of providing visibility, value, and appreciation for art jewelry by supporting and connecting the field: the collectors, makers, galleries, schools, curators, educators, and writers, all united by
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San Antonio, TX, US—We are pleased to introduce our new board leadership: Bonnie Levine as chair of the board, Marta Costa Reis as board secretary, and the addition of two new directors, Toni Greenbaum and David Dao. During her four-year leadership—two with co-chair Sienna Patti—former board chair Raïssa Bump successfully guided AJF with dedication and a steady
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February 2022, Part 1 As of today, the Report changes names. It will be called OMG, Have You Heard. 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
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There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… You got that hard-earned promotion—celebrate! You’re experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime occasion—honor it. You wrapped up that major accomplishment—pay it tribute. You want to mark the beginning of a new relationship or the end of one— commemorate it. Perhaps it’s an investment—do it! It’s the perfect piece to
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, exhibitions, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or above, you can add
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Art jewelry turns tradition on its head. What constitutes a piece of jewelry is open to interpretation.[i] Material choice becomes radical. The definition of wearability shifts from person to person. A jewelry collection is intimate in scale and has a different range of prices than one consisting of sculpture or painting. This means it can
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We asked our members to describe art jewelry and provide a photo of a strong example. Collectors, makers, educators, enthusiasts, curators, and gallerists from around the globe wrote in. As expected, their comments were diverse. Many people said art jewelry communicates an idea and tells stories. It’s expressive and conveys a message. A frequent response
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