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April 2025, Half 1
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TED NOTEN TO OPEN RESTAURANT IN AMSTERDAM
“We’ll promote Cubanos and cochinita pibil and barbecued pulled pork with cole slaw,” says the artist. “The choices can even embrace lechón, char siu, larb, and BLT sandwiches.” The menu will function dishes from all over the world—you’ll see Schweinebraten, porchetta, and croque monsieurs on supply, too. The title of the restaurant has but to be determined. “We received’t have desserts,” provides Noten, “however we’ll promote chewing gum.”
KEITH LEWIS DESIGNS BOWLING TROPHY
Lewis is an avid bowler. “When the USA Bowling & Jewellery Congress Masters event requested me to design their 2025 trophy, I used to be over the moon,” crowed the artist. “My proposal featured an erect determine bowling with a few massive balls. They hemmed and hawed at first, however I prevailed.”
FELIEKE VAN DER LEEST WILL TOUR WITH MOTÖRHEAD THIS FALL
“They got here to the bar the place I used to be taking part in with my band, Scrotum Clamp,” stated the jewellery artist. “Lemmy preferred my taking part in a lot that he requested me to affix the band.” And what of the lengthy stretches between cities on the tour bus? “It’s beautiful, truly, it offers me numerous time to crochet jewellery parts,” says van der Leest.
LIESBETH DEN BESTEN TO WRITE BOOK ON BUS DESIGN ACROSS THE DECADES AND COUNTRIES
“To be sincere, I’m form of bored with researching jewellery,” stated the artwork historian, noting that she bought the concept for the analysis subject from her grandson, after listening to him chanting a nursery tune over, and over, and over: “The wheels on the bus go spherical and spherical, spherical and spherical, spherical and spherical …”
JEFFREY LLOYD DEVER RENOUNCES POLYMER CLAY
Though identified across the globe for his exuberant shapes abounding with coloration, the artist has determined to problem himself with a change of fabric. “No extra additive processes, and I’m going monochrome,” states the artist. “Any further, my jewellery work’s all about sq. blocks of Carrara marble.” Dever admits that “it’s been a boring slog to date.”
MUNICH JEWELLERY WEEK TO RELOCATE TO ALASKA IN 2026
In an effort to combat world warming, the most important world occasion in artwork jewellery will probably be completely held in Anchorage. There’s a optimistic facet to it: “Massive, heavy parkas are a fantastic floor for displaying brooches,” said Frau Brosche, a press officer from the Internationale Handwerksmesse.
NEW LAW DECREES JEWELRY BE WORN UPSIDE DOWN
The Australian laws applies solely to jewelry made within the Northern hemisphere. Items fabricated by makers within the Southern hemisphere are exempt and could also be worn within the regular method. “Thank goodness I promote jewelry by solely Aussie makers,” states Jane Bowden, the proprietor of gallery Zu design. “The ornamental elements of earrings made by European artists should be taped to the lobe, so earrings then simply highlight the ear wires dangling beneath the ear. It’s just a little wired, er, I imply bizarre.”
SMITHSONIAN TO OPEN MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN ART JEWELER
The establishment will be a part of the Air and Area and Hirshhorn museums on the Nationwide Mall in Washington, DC. Yvonne Montoya, AJF’s former govt director, has been appointed its director. “Pforzheim and Espace Solidor received’t get all of the glory,” vows Montoya.
NEW EXHIBITION—FOLLOW YOUR NOSE: SEPTUM RINGS OF THE POWERFUL & FAMOUS
“With any such piercing,” stated curator Naz Schnozz, “you may put on a retainer that flips up contained in the nostrils. Meaning the general public doesn’t know you’ve got a septum ring.” Many are conversant in Madeleine Albright as a diplomat who spoke together with her brooches, “however few notice she wore a septum ring in non-public,” added Schnozz. In addition to Albright’s jewellery, the touring exhibit options items worn by Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron, Michelle Obama, and Woman Gaga, amongst others. Coming quickly to a museum close to you!
KIM KARDASHIAN APPLIES TO JEWELRY MASTERS PROGRAMS
She’s already achieved shapewear, perfume, make-up, investing. In 2011 Kardashian launched a line of costume jewellery that permit followers decorate like her at an reasonably priced value, however it flopped. The truth star attributed this to the baubles being form of “primary.” Enrolling in a grasp’s jewellery program “will hone my understanding of bijou idea,” says the influencer, “and assist me create designs which might be extra vital of the wonder trade. That’s what my followers really need.” Kardashian hopes to begin lessons this fall and appears ahead to dialog with instructors and fellow college students.
ADRIAN BRODY DESIGNS LINE OF CONCRETE ART JEWELRY
“My stylist has had me carrying brooches on the purple carpet,” says the actor, “Her selections are fairly standard excessive items, however they gave me an curiosity in jewellery as a medium. Then filming The Brutalist made me need to design my very own. I requested an area contractor to indicate me methods to make little molds and blend the cement.” Discover the items within the MOMA present store.
AJF CELEBRATES APRIL FOOL’S DAY
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TRAVEL TO SANTA FE AND TO MEXICO WITH AJF
AJF’s extremely curated journeys present a chance to journey with like-minded fans and offer you entry to venues and actions you couldn’t do by yourself. Our Santa Fe journey takes place Might 12–15, 2025. On our following journey we’ll go to Mexico Metropolis on September 7–10, 2025, and to Oaxaca Metropolis September 12–14. You possibly can go to each locations in Mexico, or select only one. There are nonetheless a couple of seats left for these journeys. Registration is now open to Silver+ members. Additional information right here.
IVAN BARNETT LAUNCHES COACHING AND CONSULTING COMPANY
The previous artistic director at Patina Gallery has began Severe Play. Barnett gives one-on-one steerage tailor-made to your distinctive imaginative and prescient, challenges, and targets with the intention of serving to artists enhance their artistic expertise and construct a sustainable profession, develop enterprise acumen, and foster private progress. Extra.
MAD ABOUT JEWELRY 2025
The Museum of Arts and Design’s annual profit awards celebration and sale of latest jewellery. celebrates its twenty fifth 12 months. This 12 months’s milestone version showcases extraordinary designs from 50 rising and acclaimed worldwide jewellery artists. The final word up to date jewellery pop-up will happen Might 3–7, 2025, providing collectors and jewellery fans the uncommon alternative to satisfy and purchase items from essentially the most modern creators within the subject. Extra.
THE EMERGING ARTISTS LECTURE SERIES
The Seattle Metals Guild is providing a brand new on-line program to the neighborhood of bijou and metals fans. It can kick off Tuesday, March 18, at 6:00 p.m. Pacific. Over 4 month-to-month webinar periods, the Guild will share 15-minute displays supplied by 12 rising artists working all through the sphere of bijou and metals. Shows will probably be adopted by moderated discussions, together with your Q&A. Made doable with help from Artwork Jewellery Discussion board. Get extra info right here.
THE STORY MAKERS OPENS AT GALLERY LOUPE
The group exhibition, curated by Sebastian A. T. Grant, options the work of Panchita Carter, Funlola Coker, Aminata Conteh, Tanya Crane, Douriean Fletcher, Cheryl R. Riley, and Joyce J. Scott. The seven artists of various generations discover their roles as storytellers by way of jewellery and objects. April 5–27, 2025. Extra information.
MEDITATIONS ON FORM: JEWELLERY BY MELANIE EDDY
Born and raised in Bermuda, Eddy has lived and labored in London for the previous 20 years. Regardless of the gap, a deep affinity for her island dwelling runs by way of the daring geometric faceted varieties which have grow to be her signature, and for which she is gaining vast recognition. At Bermuda Nationwide Gallery by way of Might 31, 2025. Information.
AJF MEMBER LYNDA SLAYEN WROTE IN
The Bethesda, MD-based artist instructed AJF a few neighborhood artwork stroll in Might, 2025. A number of space artists will take part with oil work, mosaics, and Slayen’s personal fused glass. A frequent traveler on our journeys, Slayen wrote in to steer readers away from a film she didn’t like: “Don’t see The Brutalist!!!!” she stated.
FEEL LIKE SEEING A JEWELRY SHOW?
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JEWELRY EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD
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GATES OF TRANSITION
This biennale collective exhibition of latest studio jewellery presents the latest work of over 80 up to date studio jewelers. “Gates of Transition” varieties a singular collective show of brooches created by established artists from Greece and all over the world. April–November 2025, on the Ilias Lalaounis Jewellery Museum. Information.
PARCOURS BIJOUX CALL FOR PROJECT WEBINARS
The group will maintain six public webinar periods in French, English, and Spanish to deal with questions relating to the occasion, together with what’s Parcours Bijoux, presentation of the decision for tasks, key dates, and extra. Sunday, April 13: 17h-18h, in French; and 18h- 19h, in Spanish. Sunday Might 25, 17h-18h, in French; and 18h- 19h, in English. Registration is required; achieve this right here.
JEWELRY CHALLENGE: TANGIBLE TIME & WEARABLE DREAMS
What in the event you needed to go away the whole lot behind and begin over elsewhere? What do you are taking with you and the way do you form your new life? Jewellery is greater than ornamental objects. It carries tales, reminiscences, and symbolism, connecting us to our origins, id, and the folks we maintain pricey. By April 13, 2025, CODA invitations you to design a bit of bijou that represents the themes of id, reminiscence, and/or change. The problem is impressed by two exhibitions, together with The Love That Stays, by visible artist Sioe Jeng Tsao, by which she explores her bi-cultural background and the function of bijou and rituals in her private journey (on view by way of Might 9, 2025). Information.
GET A 20% DISCOUNT ON THE NEW BOOK CREATING STEEL JEWELRY
Artisan Concepts is providing AJF readers a 20% low cost on this new e-book, by Bette Barnett. To get 20% off, you should order the e-book by way of their web site. Go right here, and use the code AJF.
FOR THE LOVE OF DIAMONDS, BY RACHAEL TAYLOR
Marilyn Monroe sang that diamonds are a woman’s greatest pal. In fast-paced occasions, jewellery seems timeless and long-lasting, and is commonly a sensible funding. For the Love of Diamonds focuses on these objects of need. The e-book options essentially the most well-known jewelers, designers, and iconic items of bijou. It additionally provides insights on gemology, manufacturing methods, and tips about totally different jewellery types. In English and in German. Extra.
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