OMG, Have You Heard – Artwork Jewellery Discussion board

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April 2023, Half 1

Artwork Jewellery Discussion board shares the information that members of our neighborhood discover noteworthy. Is one thing lacking? The success of this compilation of compelling occasions, information, and gadgets of curiosity to the jewellery neighborhood depends upon YOUR participation. In the event you’re a member of AJF on the Silver degree or above, you’ll be able to add information and concepts to this bi-monthly report by going here. In the event you aren’t a member, however want to develop into one, be part of AJF here.
Listings gathered with help from Carrie Yodanis.

AJF LIVE with MONIKA BRUGGER: APRIL 12, 2023, 12 P.M. EST

Monika Brugger’s new physique of labor, Fliegenschmuck, is an invite to her backyard teeming with flies—or Fly Jewels. A large number of flies and bugs with enormous antennas seem on these necklaces. What are these repulsive bugs that invite themselves to be worn? These ubiquitous animals, lengthy seen in work, inform us about our vanities and our lives. Vanities pricey to the artist, so seductive, annoying, and repulsive. Register here.

AJF LIVE GOES TO MEXICO: APRIL 26, 2023, 12 P.M. EST

We’ll meet with Lorena Lazard, who will introduce us to her personal work and that of three different essential modern jewellery makers in Mexico: Cristina Celis, who produces work made out of stoneware, porcelain, and silver that speaks about reminiscence, every day rituals, and on a regular basis life; Martacarmela Sotelo, who retired because the chair of textile and trend design at CENTRO Mexico however continues to lectures there, within the postgrad jewellery course; and Raquel Bessudo, whose items have a powerful hyperlink to textiles and experiment with portray and combined media. Lazard was chosen for Schmuck in 2017 and was a finalist in 2021’s Enjoia’t exhibition. She organized and co-curated La Frontera: Encounters Alongside the Border. Register here.

FEEL LIKE SEEING A JEWELRY SHOW?

Discover these listings and plenty of, many extra on our devoted exhibition web page:

BJÖRK WEARS JEWELRY BY CARINA SHOSHTARY

The Icelandic musician’s newest album is named Fossora. “She calls Fossora her mushroom album,” says Shoshtary on IG, “and funnily sufficient a lot of my current items are based mostly on the shapes of the various mushrooms which I can discover right here within the forest.” Björk is proven carrying the Irrlicht brooch and Shapeshifters, which have been impressed by bracket fungi, the sort that grows out of tree trunks.

MAD ABOUT JEWELRY, APRIL 25–29, 2023

April 25–29, the Museum of Arts and Design will current MAD About Jewelry, its annual profit sale of latest jewellery that includes designs from 50 rising and acclaimed worldwide jewellery artists. All of the artists, from 20 completely different nations, can be current. MAD About Jewellery has develop into referred to as the final word pop-up store for modern, artist-made jewellery, the place collectors and jewellery fanatics have the uncommon alternative to satisfy and purchase items from a few of the most revolutionary creators within the area. Along with jewellery in treasured metals and semiprecious stones, there can be work in many different supplies that embrace 3D-printed nylon, glass, wooden, leather-based, and repurposed, recycled supplies. MAD About Jewellery is free with Museum admission.

ORNAMENTA: EMERALD EXCLUSIVE, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 7–10 P.M. EST

Be part of the Baltimore Jewellery Heart for an unique fundraising occasion. Restricted to solely 35 tickets, this intimate night will function a customized meal and open bar together with charming demonstrations and particular visitors that spotlight the artistry and magic of jewellery and metalsmithing. This particular night will present essential funds to maintain the BJC’s many applications! Hurry to buy your ticket—as of writing, solely 5 seats stay!

CALL FOR MY BODY—MY DECISION CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY EXHIBITION

Deadline April 6, 2023! The world is transferring towards extremism. Individuals inform you how you can gown, ban abortions, dismiss LGBT rights, there’s racism, you identify it … and curator Ariel Lavian is frightened! “The jewellery neighborhood should not sit on the sidelines and stay silent!” he says. The exhibition is open to skilled and rising artists working in jewellery. Artists of any nationality could submit 1–3 items. Works should relate to the theme. Additional information. Questions? Electronic mail mybodymydecision2023 [at] gmail [dot] com.

ONLINE LECTURE—PRECIOUS BRILLIANCE: YORÙBÁ BEADING AND THE ARTISTRY OF JOYCE J. SCOTT

Impressed by African and international traditions, Joyce J. Scott transforms historic beaded story-telling with ever-inventive newness, humor, severe playfulness, and energy. Offered by Dr. Henry John Drewal, Evjue-Bascom Professor Emeritus of Artwork Historical past and Afro-American Research on the College of Wisconsin-Madison. April 19, 2023, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (US Central). Register here.

“COLLECTING OBJECTS IS LIKE COLLECTING STORIES”

So says Iranian-born gallerist Nina Yashar, of Italian gallery @nilufargallery. @ninayashar talks to Carole Marshal within the current subject of @nomasmagazine, which is devoted to Milan.

PRESENTATION: CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY IN AUSTRALASIA

The World Crafts Council – Australia talks to the organizers of Nelson Jewelry Week and Radiant Pavilion, in addition to audio system from Australia’s Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group, concerning the goals, logistics, and outcomes of pulling collectively these essential large-scale occasions. On-line, April 11, 2023, 6­–7 p.m. (AEST, Melbourne). Register here.

NEW ONLINE JEWELRY MAGAZINE: MELTING POT

This joint mission between Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim and Qompendium showcases treasures relationship way back to the third millennium BC via to modern artwork jewellery. You’ll discover essays, suppose items, questionnaires, books, podcasts, and particular worldwide occasions. Check it out.

 

BRILLIANCE IN THE SONORAN DESERT

This yr’s Tucson GemFair as informed from the experiences of 5 jewelers. Read it within the New York Occasions.

THE FINANCIAL TIMES REPORTS ON SCHMUCK

“Whether or not via playfulness, a need to shock, the usage of uncommon supplies, or sudden subject material, this yr’s Schmuck showcased a gaggle of jewellers demonstrating all of the ambition and depth you’ll look forward to finding amongst any group of latest artists,” writes reporter Caroline Palmer. “If there was a shadow over this yr’s occasion, it was that some consultants frightened whether or not sufficient new collectors and gallerists have been coming via. However, for now, it stays a key calendar fixture for anybody within the area the place artwork meets jewelry.” Read the article.

JEWELRY MADE WITH HERBS PROTECT CHILDREN FROM HARM

Think about strolling right into a retailer to buy “the herb that should not be named.” Likelihood is you’d return empty-handed. However at a medication store in India, the shopkeeper asks if the herb is for jewellery. Vasambu, the wondrous child-rearing herb, isn’t referred to by identify, particularly after sundown, because it’s thought of to have magical properties. Divya N talks about making the vasambu korvai (bracelet) gifted to newborns. In Garland.

MICKI LIPPE’S ARTIST TALK FOR LOOSELY HINGED IS SOLD OUT
Andy Cooperman and BIMA’s chief curator, Greg Robinson, will be part of the dialogue throughout Lippe’s speak, which is scheduled on April 8, 2023, at 3 p.m. The exhibition, Loosely Hinged, on the Bainbridge Island Museum of Artwork, will shut June 4, 2023.

APPLICATIONS FOR ROMANIAN JEWELRY WEEK CLOSE THIS WEEK

Open to designers in Romania and worldwide, rising in addition to established, that activate within the area of latest jewellery. Deadline: April 7, 2023. Info.

AMBERIF: MARCH 22–25, 2023

Every part amber, in Gdansk, Poland. Info.

NELSON JEWELLERY WEEK: APRIL 13–23, 2023

With workshops, exhibitions, and occasions, Australia’s NJW celebrates modern jewellery for everyone:  makers, wearers, viewers. Info.

MAD ABOUT JEWELRY 2023: APRIL 26–29, 2023

Opening profit preview: April 25, 2023. This annual present and sale of one-of-a-kind modern jewellery advantages the Museum of Arts and Design, in NYC. Options 50 revolutionary worldwide jewellery artists, who can be on-site to current their collections. Info.

MELTING POINT: APRIL 27–30, 2023

Organized by the jewellery division of the Escola d’Artwork i Superior de Disseny de València, in Valencia, Spain. Website.

AUTOR: MAY 6–7, 2023

Takes place in Bucharest, Romania. Info.

SIERAAD 2023: MAY 18–21, 2022

The 20th version of the occasion will happen at Amsterdam’s iconic spherical Gashouder. Info. Tickets out there on-line here.

CONTEMPORANIA HIGH CRAFTSMANSHIP BARCELONA: SEPTEMBER 28­–30, 2023

Previously Joya, this can be an area for nationwide and worldwide modern crafts, and a commerce truthful for artists, establishments, galleries and collectives to current and promote their creativity in utilized arts comparable to ceramics, artwork jewellery, lacquer, metallic, textiles, glass, paper and wooden. Info.

PARCOURS BIJOUX: OCTOBER 2–29, 2023

Held in Paris each three years, with greater than 50 jewellery occasions deliberate. Info.

 

BOGHOSSIAN: EXPERTISE, CRAFTSMANSHIP, INNOVATION

Drawing on its heritage of gem information and savoir faire, the Boghossian household has reimagined historic methods and developed new ones, comparable to Inlay, Kissing, Merveilles and Diaphane. At present, artistic director Edmond Chin, a visionary artist recognized for his avant-garde creations, works alongside the Boghossian household to push the inventive and technical boundaries of excessive jewellery design. From Assouline. Info.

A BIT OF UNIVERSE: THE JEWELRY OF LUZ CAMINO

A lavish monograph on the esteemed Spanish jewellery designer, whose work celebrates nature, geometry and the cosmos, on the event of her fiftieth anniversary. Referred to as the “queen of plique-à-jour,” Camino has been in a steady dialog with the world round her via her artwork. Every part from birds, flowers, and shapes to rubber bands and even pencil shavings have been her muse. From Rizzoli. Learn more.

CHANEL HIGH JEWELRY

Celebrates 90 years for the reason that launch of Chanel’s first high quality jewellery assortment, in 1932. From Thames & Hudson. Info.

NORWEGIAN CRAFTS SUPPORT SCHEME FOR INTERNATIONAL CRAFT PROJECTS

Norwegian Crafts and the Norwegian MFA’s Assist Scheme for Worldwide Craft Tasks is offered to Norwegian or Norway-based artists, curators, writers, and critics. Up to date pointers right here. Software deadline: February 1, Might 1, October 1. Info.

 

MAD MUSEUM ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Positioned on the sixth ground of the museum and open to the general public, the Artist Studios at MAD is a neighborhood engagement {and professional} growth program for artists and designers designed to encourage guests to satisfy artists-in-residence as they develop their artistic follow whereas working on-site at MAD. Three artists— from the fields of artwork, craft, and design—are chosen per six-month session. They obtain studio area and a stipend. Software deadline: April 9, 2023. Info.

CALL FOR 2024 EXHIBITION PROPOSALS: CRAFT ONTARIO GALLERY

Craft Ontario, in Toronto, seeks proposals for solo and two-person exhibitions. Craft Ontario is dedicated to the assist, advocacy, and promotion of Ontario craft and craft artists. Submissions welcome in all craft media by artists at any stage of their profession. Each present work and as-yet unrealized tasks can be thought of. Deadline: Might 29, 2023. Info.

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