The work of a gallerist can sometimes be a thankless one for its hidden labor. This is often someone fueled by a passion for the field, coming to run a gallery as a maker, a collector, or an enthusiast. To be at the fair during Munich Jewellery Week involves a large commitment. You arrive days […]
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In is new iteration, Melbourne’s Funaki Gallery operates at the intersection between gallery, retail, and domestic space Interacting with jewelry in a salon setting results in a more intimate experience The gallery is showing work beyond jewelry, when it makes sense Funaki Gallery is embedded in the cultural fabric of Naarm/Melbourne. A recent move has
Previously, Shypertt co-owned Velvet da Vinci As jewelry manager at the Museum Store, she concentrates on stocking wearable art jewelry She strives to have a wide range of prices to encourage young buyers and convert them into collectors Elizabeth Shypertt’s journey and reach though the art jewelry world is wide and varied. She’s been an
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Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos has roots in Persia and South Asia, where she was raised. There, jewelry is interwoven into every life ritual Her gallery, Mahnaz Collection, specializes in original jewelry made by transformational, independent jewelers active from the mid-20th century to the present The gallerist also feels a deep connection to the American Southwest and
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Pistachios Contemporary Art Jewelry is based in Chicago The gallery has existed for more than 30 years In this interview, current owner and director Jessica Armstrong describes the gallery’s strategies to help it thrive over the decades Pistachios Contemporary Art Jewelry Gallery is a Chicago staple when it comes to art jewelry. Since its establishment
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Yun Gee Park Gallery, in Tucson, AZ, marries the unique qualities of the Sonoran Desert with a Korean approach that emphasizes the ways art can enhance and elevate a person’s life and actions. The arts-centered destination includes a gallery and gardens complex. A visit there will stimulate all five senses. Scott and Yun talk about
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Lisa M. Berman has a couture dressmaker, a woodworker, and a fashion business owner in her family. So you might say she was destined to become a mover and shaker in a creative field. After successfully launching and running her fashion jewelry business, Berman pivoted. She took the reins of Sculpture To Wear, a jewelry
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Thereza Pedrosa Gallery, which is owned by Elinor Garnero and Thereza Pedrosa, opened in 2019. It’s dedicated to abstract art in the form of paintings, sculptures, and art jewelry. Art jewelry and things of beauty have always been part of Thereza Pedrosa’s life. In this interview she talks about the decisive moment that brought her
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In 2015, Alice Floriano opened a gallery dedicated to art jewelry in the south of Brazil. Though far from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, she established herself as one of the strongest voices of the field in a massive country. Her international experience, combined with her deep knowledge of the intricacies of contemporary jewelry,
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Director Justyna Teodorczyk, award ceremony in the 28th International Jewellery Competition SILVER, 2019, photo from the archive of the Gallery of Art in Legnica The Gallery of Art in Legnica has not only been an ardent advocate for contemporary jewelry for more than 40 years, it is also the organizer of the Legnica Jewellery Festival
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In the historic district of Bairro Alto, in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, Tereza Seabra Gallery has been welcoming jewelry lovers since 1993. Initially founded as the Artefacto3, in 1983, this gallery has forged the way in the development of the Portuguese contemporary art jewelry scene. Tereza Seabra, the owner of Tereza Seabra Gallery, has
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A student of literature and a passionate advocate of art jewelry, gallerist Marta Tamagit opened her gallery and incubator, Tamagit, in Barcelona, to bridge the gap between artist and collector, maker and wearer. Her multifaceted platform not only showcases the work of jewelry artists from all over the world, it also encourages collectors to “co-create”
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