In this panel discussion, which took place in the Chipstone Foundation Fox Point museum on May 26, 2016 during Zoom Milwaukee, artist Beth Lipman and English scholar Dr. Jamie Jones examine the notion of the skeuomorph—an object that bears a resemblance to an obsolete or bygone form of technology, in which traces of this technology […]
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Cristina Filipe wearing a Manuel Júlio bracelet in front of a portrait of Ana Hatherly wearing a bracelet by Kukas, photo: Eduardo Sousa Ribeiro Mill Valley, California, USA—Art Jewelry Forum (AJF) is pleased to announce that the inaugural Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant has been awarded to Cristina Filipe for the publication and translation of
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This panel discussion, which took place at the Chipstone Foundation Fox Point museum grounds on May 26, 2016, during Zoom Milwaukee, explores issues surrounding contemporary criticism in craft. Panelists include Anya Kivarkis, associate professor of jewelry and metalsmithing at the University of Oregon in Eugene; Jeffrey Clancy, assistant professor in the department of art at
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Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to introduce this new article series. The success of this compilation of interesting events, exhibitions, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. Providing a place for supporters to share what’s important to them is one way AJF is celebrating our 20th anniversary year. We believe
There’s a new genre of contemporary jewelry emerging in Melbourne. On the surface it appears connected through a shared aesthetic temperament. However, what more concretely defines this movement is a collective concern with new forms of social and cultural mediation and a sense of irreverence. The artists at the forefront of this development in practice
Art Jewelry Forum’s network of gallery supporters has increased to more than 60 international galleries focused on featuring art jewelry. On Offer is a monthly series that allows AJF galleries to showcase a piece that they’ve personally selected to tempt and inspire you. Please contact the gallery directly for inquiries. Enjoy! MUSEUM WORTHY Seulgi Kwon, In the Rain 6, brooch,
Waste bin at random Starbucks, Mexico, 2015, photo: Mariana Acosta Never Ever If you were raised in Mexico, you were most likely taught the very sacred art of not being un desperdiciado (a spendthrift). Through your parents and immediate family, you learned that toys, food, clothes, shoes, or money were invaluable assets which should be
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Each month, THE REPORT will feature news, events, and opportunities of note in the field, as submitted by the international community of donors who make everything AJF does possible. Providing a place for our supporters to share what’s important to them is one way AJF is celebrating our 20th anniversary year. We believe our donors, as
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Art Jewelry Forum’s network of gallery supporters has increased to more than 60 international galleries focused on featuring art jewelry. On Offer is a monthly series that allows AJF galleries to showcase a piece that they’ve personally selected to tempt and inspire you. Please contact the gallery directly for inquiries. Enjoy! MUSEUM WORTHY Jana Brevick and Cappy Thompson, Quicksilver,
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
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Index image: Work by (left to right, top to bottom) Roberta and David Williamson, Judith Hoyt, Brooke Marks-Swanson, Lisa & Scott Cylinder, and Wendy McAllister, from a private collection, photo: Rebekah Frank There are as many definitions of a collection as there are for collectors. When noted art collector and philanthropist Eugene Thaw was asked
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Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to introduce this new article series. Each month, it will feature news, events, and opportunities of note in the field, as submitted by the international community of donor that makes everything AJF does possible. Providing a place for our supporters to share what is important to them is one way AJF
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