Renate Slavik with Galerie Slavik’s disk sign, 2016, photo: Julia Wesely While visiting Vienna in 2004, I came upon a graceful storefront with a large overhead bronze disk sign and a window display that was so inviting from the street: Galerie Slavik. The appealing architecture attracted my companions and me in, and we were rewarded […]
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Ombré Gallery, front of gallery, photo: Ombré Gallery It’s always exciting to see a new gallery emerge in the art jewelry field. Ombré Gallery opened this past fall and already has an exciting roster of artists. Jenna Shaifer, the gallery’s founder and director, introduces us to her gallery and discusses what excites her about the
Katrin Eitner at the gallery during the exhibition Ulo Florack Smashed Investment on the Wall, Berlin, 2015, photo: Galerie Katrin Eitner Galerie Katrin Eitner is located in Berlin, Germany and experiments with new ways to be a contemporary jewelry gallery in these times of great change. Her model is not focused on a brick-and-mortar location,
OHMYBLUE team photo taken outside the gallery, with Alessandro Laita, Bruna Pini, Chiaralice Rizzi, and Elena Rizzi, photo: Riccardo Banfi OH MY BLUE, in Venice, Italy, is a gallery and retail space exhibiting contemporary art jewelry as well as designer housewares and clothing. In this conversation, gallerist Elena Rizzi discusses her bespoke display system, describes
Nora McCarthy, Graphite Drawing by Jordan Lentz, 2017, photo: Lillstreet Art Center Chicago’s Lillstreet Art Center is home to artist studios, art classes in a variety of mediums, an artist-in-residence program, and the multiple exhibition spaces that make up Lillstreet Gallery. In this interview, I speak with Jewelry Curator Nora McCarthy about her role in
Geraldine Fenn, Lover’s Eye, 2015, pin, silver, 9-karat yellow gold, oil paint on brass, diamond, pearl, 85 x 25 x 8 mm, photo: Sarah de Pina Tinsel Gallery, in South Africa, is developing a reputation for showcasing innovative and exciting work, mixing commercial events with more conceptually driven exhibitions that push the boundaries of art
Malin Lövgren, Linnéa Eriksson, Karin Roy Andersson, Hanna Liljenberg, 2016, photo: Lasse Karlsson Established in 2010 and located in Gothenburg, Four’s concept combines a contemporary jewelry gallery, shop, and workshop in a creative space that showcases the owners’ own work, as well as artists from around the world. In a vibrant art jewelry city such
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Exhibition view, Gioielli in Fermento 2016, Torre Fornello Ancient Stables, Piacenza Hills, Italy, photo: Angela Petrarelli Passionate about both wine and contemporary jewelry, Eliana Negroni discusses the rise and rise of Gioielli in Fermento, an international jewelry competition whose brief seeks to marry wine with jewelry. Run out of Italy’s wine hills, this project taps into the
Jim Cotter, various pieces from the Cement series, 1990–2010, various materials and dimensions, photo: J. Cotter Studio Jim Cotter is a jewelry artist and gallery owner based in Colorado. Over the years I have heard many stories about Cotter, his humor, and his love of life. (It was a pleasure to finally meet him while
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Interior view, Fingers gallery, photo: Michael Couper Fingers is more than just a gallery. With 40+ years of history, it’s a reflection of the extensive progress of art jewelry, but also a reflection of social and political changes in New Zealand. Today we speak with Pauline Bern and Alan Preston, two members of the cooperative,
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QUOIL’s interior, Wellington, New Zealand, photo: Billie Brook QUOIL is a contemporary jewelry gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, that represents solely New Zealand artists. The breadth of the work represented is refreshing and stands witness to the creative strength of the country. QUOIL’s current exhibition, from December 2016 through January 2017, is LUSTRE, a bright
(left) The Shibumi Gallery doors and meeting area, 2016, photo: Mark Tucsman; (right) April Higashi in her gallery, 2015, photo: Maren Caruso I have known April Higashi for many years and—full disclosure—she worked for me when I owned a gallery for a number of years. I think April is the ideal model for the new
