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July 2024, Half 2

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Listings gathered with help from Carrie Yodanis.

AJF LIVE WITH BRYAN PARNHAM, JULY 31, 2024, 12 P.M. EST
We’ll be talking with the 2024 Younger Artist Award winner. Jewellery-making is a little bit of an accident for Parnham. He needs to be a painter, a photographer, a printmaker, a sculptor, an engineer, a scientist, a thinker, a comic, a scholar. However not only one— he needs to choose and select combos and weave between them. Jewellery is small and comparatively permissive. It’s the fitting place to poke on the boundaries that separate completely different mediums. On-line, free and open to all. Register right here.

EVENTS
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FEEL LIKE SEEING A JEWELRY SHOW?
Discover these listings and lots of, many extra on our devoted exhibition web page:

• Bijoux de Femme: De Femme à Femme, at L’Abbatiale du Château de Saumur by July 27
• Past Adornment, on the Seoul Museum of Craft Artwork by July 28
• Mari Ishikawa: Water, at Jewelers’Werk Galerie by August 10
• Time and Once more, at Pistachios Up to date Artwork Jewellery by August 18
• Melanie Bilenker, Jacqueline Bishop, Venetia Dale, & Lauren Kalman . If You Ought to Overlook Me for a Whereas, at Sienna Patti by August 18
• Glowworm: Moniek Schrijer, at Galerie Door by August 18
• Kohkoh & Level Collection, at Mobilia Gallery by August 21
• Makeshift [Gardenz], at Brooklyn Metallic Works by August 25
• A Collector’s Journey: Susan Grant Lewin and the Artwork Jewellery World, at Lowe Artwork Museum by September 14
• Zu design & Jane Bowden, at JamFactory by September 15
• Bettina Speckner: American Diary, at Sienna Patti, August 3–September 29
• Bracelets, Bangles and Cuffs, at Metallic Museum by November 17
• OUT of the Jewellery Field, on the Museum of Arts and Design by April 12, 2026

THE OPENING OF A COLLECTOR’S JOURNEY DRAWS A GREAT TURNOUT
Preeminent collector Susan Grant Lewin traces her ardour for artwork jewellery again to her work within the Eighties and 90s as a journalist and communications govt. She has adopted the careers of artwork jewellery practitioners for 4 many years. On view on the Lowe Artwork Museum, Coral Gables, FL, by September 14, 2024. Data.

BRACELETS, BANGLES AND CUFFS: 1948–2024, AT THE METAL MUSEUM THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2024
This exhibition options  modern bracelets owned by Helen Drutt, an AJF member and a famend educator, gallery proprietor, creator, patron of the humanities, and advocate of contemporary and modern craft. Over 90 examples by worldwide artists look at cultural, political, and private meanings wrapped round a wearer’s wrist. Drutt provides historic context and scholarly weight to the various items on show, which illustrate all kinds of conventional metalsmithing methods, experimental strategies and supplies, and modern processes. Extra.

HEATHER GUIDERO TRUNK SHOW AT SIENNA PATTI: JULY 26–28, 2024
A RISD grad and former goldsmith at NYC’s Reinstein/Ross, Guidero produces work impressed by modernist design. In her basic and on a regular basis jewellery with a modernist twist, stones are rigorously chosen for shade and distinction and infrequently set inside clear strains and wearable settings. Data.

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE OPENING OF ZU DESIGN & JANE BOWDEN
It takes place July 18, 2024, 6 p.m., at JamFactory, in Adelaide, Australia. RSVP required. Achieve this right here. The artists within the present—Simon Williams, Angela Giuliani, Renai Perkas, Jialei Zheng, Susannah Gai, and Bowden—are in Gallery 2 of the artwork area, and excited to be exhibiting alongside Julie Blyfield, JamFactory Icon 2024, in Gallery 1. Each exhibits are up by September 15.

ART JEWELRY TAKES THE STAGE ON ANTIQUES ROADSHOW UK!
Jane Bowden, of Zu design, noticed this episode on YouTube. A phase known as “Primary, Higher, Finest” requested the appraiser to categorise objects from least to costliest. It featured neckpieces by Caroline Broadhead, Wendy Ramshaw, and Adam Paxon (in addition to earrings by Nora Fok). The phase begins at 26:41. “It was nice that they had been displaying folks the worth of the items,” says Bowden, “and the way collectable modern jewellery is!” —And why, might we add! Word: Didier Ltd wrote AJF to say they loaned the jewellery items proven on the present.

CHERYL R. RILEY INTERVIEWED IN METALSMITH
Sebastian Grant interviewed her about her Sculptures within the Type of Necklaces collection for the present challenge of the journal (Quantity 44, Number one). Learn it right here. @cherylrriley visitor starred on AJF Dwell in Could 2022—rewatch that right here.

BELLA NEYMAN PRESENTS A FOUR-DAY SELLING EXHIBITION
The jewellery curator and founding father of NYC Jewellery Week, and Ladies’s Artwork Middle of the Hamptons will current Speedy Connections, that includes the work of Birabiro, Oblik Atelier, and MPR Jewellery, July 18–21, 2024. There can be a gap reception coinciding with Stella Flame Gallery’s one-year anniversary, artist talks, a dialog hosted by Neyman, a Completely satisfied Hour Hold, and a Brunch and Study session. Data.

MARGIT HART IS TAKING PART IN BIJOUX DE FEMME
For this exhibition, 30 feminine artists from Europe created a chunk of jewellery to honor a girl who impressed their lives. “I selected Gabrielle Roth, the founding father of 5 Rhythms,” explains Hart. “The neckpiece is mounted on the shoulders and the 2 feather-light aluminum pendants accompany the actions of the wearer/dancer.” At L’Abbatiale du Château de Saumur, France, by July 27, 2024. Extra.

JULIE BLYFIELD’S BOOK WILL LAUNCH JULY 20, 2024
JamFactory will have fun the discharge of the 160-page monograph Julie Blyfield: Chasing a Ardour with a Q&A at its location, in Adelaide, Australia, adopted by afternoon tea. Begins at 11 a.m. Data.

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LEGNICA JEWELLERY FESTIVAL SILVER 2024
This 12 months’s version of the pageant included 13 exhibitions showcasing practically 1,000 modern jewellery objects by 400 artists and designers from 45 international locations. See highlights on YouTube, right here.

ALSO, THE EMPATHY EXHIBITION WILL TRAVEL TO POLAND
The Legnica Jewelry SILVER Competition is coming to an finish. Works that certified for the thirty second Worldwide Jewelry Competitors might be seen on the Gallery of Artwork in Legnica till July 21. However this isn’t the tip for the EMPATHY exhibition. It will likely be offered July 27–September 15, 2024, on the Fortress Museum in Sandomierz. The opening takes place July 26, and there’s a curatorial tour of the exhibition July 27. Buy catalogs of the exhibitions organized for SILVER 2024 and different publications about modern goldsmithing right here.

THE BALTIMORE JEWELRY CENTER PRESENTS ITS GRADUATE EXHIBITION
This new, annual present will spotlight the depth and breadth of what’s at the moment being created within the area by younger graduating jewelers and metalsmiths. The artists on this inaugural exhibition signify each nationwide and worldwide packages. They embody Ashley Wingo, Chelsea Nanfelt Rowe, Dorota Wilde, Grace Wallstead, Hana Foo, Jeannette Knigge, John Gyimesi, Mackenzie Pearl Reid, Megan Kerr, Megan Obenaus, Meichan Yuan, Michael Bair, Michal Schwab, Seville Marina Meyn Partida, Vanessa Shum, and Yifei Kong. August 2–September 27, 2024. Opening August 2, 5–8 p.m. Data.

JACQUI CHAN: JEWELLERY IN THE URBAN MILIEU, AT FINGERS
The New Zealand gallery is at the moment displaying a spotlight exhibition with a number of Chan’s PhD jewellery work from her time at RMIT, 2009–2012. Chan is concerned with jewellery’s life inside the system of a metropolis: each as a set of processes that rework “lifeless” waste matter into one thing new, and an object that circulates in city life hooked up to cell our bodies. Extra.

AUCTION: JEWELRY UNLIMITED, JULY 24, 2024
The tons embody work by Rod Pardon, Sam Kramer, Jaclyn Davidson, Joyce J. Scott, Artwork Smith, and so many extra. You possibly can bid now; bidding closes July 24, 2024, at 12 p.m. EST (NYC time). At Rago, right here.

BILL SMITH: JEWELRY’S MAVERICK, AT FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART
Smith was one of the crucial modern jewellery designers of the 60s and 70s. His outlandish costume and physique jewellery was typically constructed from industrial supplies and impressed by Africa and the Center East. He obtained a Coty Award in 1970, and was VP of premier jewellery agency Richelieu—each unprecedented feats for a Black designer. However since his demise 30+ years in the past, Smith’s essential contributions have been largely forgotten. With 100+ items, that is essentially the most complete displaying of his work thus far. Data. JoAnne Spiller co-curated the exhibition. We interviewed her right here.

CAN YOU IDENTIFY WHO MADE THIS BAUBLE?
Its proprietor would recognize any data. She is aware of this: it was crafted round 2005 and bought within the Huge Sur/Carmel, CA space. In case you have a solution, please electronic mail AJF (data@artjewelryforum.org) and we’ll cross it alongside to her.

CAST YOUR VOTE AT SCHMUCKMUSEUM PFORZHEIM
Within the Historic Assortment room, slip into the position of curator and compose an exhibition your self—together with jewellery you make in workshops. Enable your creativity to unfold, and uncover the gathering anew. Extra.

ALSO AT SCHMUCKMUSEUM PFORZHEIM
Sam Tho Duong showcases his personal work in dialogue with objects created by 10 jewellery designer buddies of his—David Bielander, Alexander Clean, Helen Britton, Paul Derrez, Mirjam Hiller, Jiro Kamata, Daniel Kruger, Silke Spitzer, Christoph Straube, and Lifu Zhou—together with a number of the museum’s trendy assortment. Data.

CAITLIN ALBRITTON WON HALSTEAD GRANT FOR EMERGING JEWELERS
Congratulations! This annual grant is awarded to jewellery companies of their first 5 years, primarily based on jewellery design and enterprise prowess. Grant founder and Halstead President Hilary Halstead Scott mentioned, “Caitlin’s assortment of inlay jewellery marries conventional methods with modern designs and shade palettes. She places a lot work and coronary heart into this enterprise. She is a incredible position mannequin for artistic entrepreneurs.” Extra.

CSI: JEWELRY
The New York Instances profiled forensic jeweler Maria Maclennan, who identifies the lifeless by analyzing their jewellery. “Being a forensic jeweler isn’t actually a job that really exists,” she mentioned. “In some methods, it’s one thing I’ve made up and am nonetheless making up as I’m going.” 💀💎 Extra.

JEWELER MAKES FRONT COVER OF YORKSHIRE POST MAGAZINE
The article focuses on Toby Cotterill’s work and the ability of constructing, nature, and the talismanic qualities of jewellery.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: HAS YOUR WORK BEEN REJECTED?
Rejection ≠ failure. It doesn’t imply your work lacks worth. Not like sports activities, the place success is clear-cut and measurable, artwork is subjective. Choices are influenced by the jury’s background, schooling, and preferences. Not Solely Ornament journal’s subsequent challenge will discover rejection. It would showcase rejected works, giving them one other likelihood to be seen. Non-compulsory: Share your tales of rejection. Deadline: October 15, 2024. Data right here. Submit right here.

CALL FOR PAPERS: JEWELRY SYMPOSIUM 2025
The deadline for summary submissions has been prolonged to August 1, 2024. The 2025 Symposium can be held in Detroit, MI, US, Could 17–20, 2025. Data.

OPEN CALL: ALEGRIA (JOY)
Looking for rings, brooches, bracelets, and earrings for a touring expo (November 2024) within the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, France, Slovenia, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland. Chances are you’ll submit as much as 10 items in any materials and approach. Roughly 30 members can be chosen. Deadline: August 18, 2024. Data: ansacost@lombok.nl or ansacost@gmail.com

BKV PRIZE 2025 FOR YOUNG APPLIED ARTS
One of many foremost goals of the BKV (Bavarian Crafts Council) is to advertise the youthful era of artists, i.e., to financially help the skilled and creative growth of younger artisans by publications and by the use of skilled help. The BKV Prize is awarded every year. The competitors is aimed particularly at younger artisans who’ve accomplished their skilled coaching and are starting their careers. The competitors is worldwide and covers all areas of utilized arts. Deadline: July 26, 2024. Data.

COLLECT, LONDON, SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR 2025
In case you’re a gallery, seller, or collective, get in contact. Acquire exhibits essentially the most thrilling worldwide artists making work immediately. A worldwide platform for museum-quality modern craft and design, the honest focuses on exclusivity, status, and curation. It seeks selection and variety in its content material and imaginative and prescient, elevating the profile of outstanding craft to a collectors’ market. Deadline: July 28, 2024. Data.

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