November 2022, Part 1 If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or above, you can add news and ideas to this bi-monthly report by going here. Not a member? Join AJF here. Listings gathered with assistance from Carrie Yodanis. APPLY FOR THE $20,000 SUSAN BEECH MID-CAREER GRANT Open to makers aged 35–55….
With the theme “Colorful Recovery,” the first Israel Biennale of Contemporary Jewelry will take place November 10–14, 2022. Its organizer and curator, Ariel Lavian, took some time from busy preparations to answer questions about his practice and career. Lavian is not just a respected jewelry maker, but a curator and educator, too. The tireless booster…
October 2022, Part 2 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…
October 2022, Part 1 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. As an investment—do it! It’s the perfect…
September 2022, Part 2 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…
Also in this series: Black Jewelers: A History Revealed—Rediscovery Black Jewelers: A History Revealed—Curtis Tann: Almost Lost to Time And coming soon: Coreen Simpson For the revolutionary fashionistas of the 60s and 70s, Bill Smith was there to dress them in jewelry. He was a designer regarded as a sensation, awarded for jewelry styles that…
September 2022, Part 1 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…
June 2022, Part 2 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…
June 2022, Part 1 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…
More than 100 international artists applied for this year’s Young Artist Award. Taisha Carrington was chosen as one of the finalists. She received an unrestricted cash award of US$1,000 and will exhibit her work in Platina’s booth at Schmuck, in July 2022. Her work represents a group of outstanding pieces of contemporary jewelry. We asked…
