March 24, 2018 AJF board member Susan Cummins discusses the work of MacArthur “Genius” Joyce J. Scott. Scott is a master craftsperson—having adapted many techniques from around the globe to incorporate into her wearable sculptures. Photo courtesy of Craft in America Craft in America, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission
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Twenty-four members of Art Jewelry Forum enjoyed jam-packed days of crisp, mostly sunny weather in Copenhagen and Oslo, September 25–October 1, 2018, seeing jewelry and art and design exhibits while also taking time to savor the local sights and cuisine. Susan Kempin, former AJF board member, reports. Visiting the home of collector Cecilie Malm Brundtland,
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November 16, 2017 These days, young silver artists in Mexico are not producing endless interpretations (and copies) of the great designs from the 40s and 50s. They have given themselves the ultimate challenge—to develop exciting new ideas while maintaining the silver techniques that were the great innovations of the maestros—innovations that should not disappear. The
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Art Jewelry Forum’s extensive network of international gallery supporters is dedicated to celebrating and showing 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 Helen Britton, Old Flowers, 2018,
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AJF is planning a trip to Portugal to celebrate with Cristina Filipe at the opening of her exhibition at the Gulbenkian Museum and the release of her book, which was supported by the Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant. In addition, Galeria Reverso is celebrating 20 years, and Ar.Co is celebrating 40 years. To mark these momentous
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August 11, 2018 A talk by Chicago-based artist Kiff Slemmons on the occasion of the opening of her exhibition, Collective Presence. Slemmons speaks about her evolution as an artist and also the 17+ year collaboration with the Taller Arte Papel of Oaxaca. Photo courtesy of Craft in America Craft in America, Inc. is a Los
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Affan Baghpati, Lota (from Ken Doll Series), 2018, object/tableware, copper, brass, Ken doll, 140 x 178 x 114 mm, photo: Zeerak Ali In Lahore, Pakistan, there are thick, almost impenetrable alleys paved with breeds of hollowware shops where multiple narratives ensues—from colonial, post-partition to more intimate narratives: objects such as spice boxes, the preparation, protection,
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Art Jewelry Forum’s extensive network of international gallery supporters is dedicated to celebrating and showing 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 Evert Nijland, Rococo, 2018, Bracelet,
Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Providing a place to share interesting news is one way AJF is celebrating our 20th anniversary. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, exhibitions, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR
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Mary Lee Hu, Choker #70, 1985 (gift of Donna Schneier), 18-karat gold, 22-karat gold, 152 x 229 x 76 mm, photo: Susan Cummins This is an overview by Liesbeth den Besten of a day trip organized by AJF during NYC Jewelry Week. Den Besten is a member of the AJF board but has never
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Art Jewelry Forum’s extensive network of international gallery supporters is dedicated to celebrating and showing 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 Karin Roy Andersson, Swans, 2016,
