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Are you planning to attend Collective Design Fair in New York? Then you can join AJF's trip and participate in curator-led tours and conversations with select artists from May 5-6, 2016.
Included in the trip is attendance to an invitation-only panel on collecting hosted by
Norwegian Craft
with Glenn Adamson and Lindsay Pollock, a curator-led tour of
Bent, Cast & Forged: The Jewelry of Harry Bertoia
at the Museum of Arts and Design, a visit to
Collective Design
with a focus on the t
wo dedicated
jewelry galleries included in the fair:
Sienna Patti
, featuring the work of Jamie Bennett, and
Ornamentum Gallery
, who will be featuring Jiro Kimata--and that's just the first day. On the second day, visit Gallery Loupe and meet Israeli
artist Esther Knobel, Brooklyn Metalworks to view Alissa Lamarre's Dividing Gravity, and the Gallery at Reinstein|Ross to celebrate with Donald Friedlich. You will also receive passes to attend the Armory Show on your own time, thanks to the generosity of Didier, Ltd. To attend this trip, you must be a current supporter of AJF. Seats are limited so register soon.
Don't forget about the exciting new
monthly donation option on the website--and special thanks to those who have already signed up.
Donating monthly helps AJF develop a dependable financial base and helps you be even more generous by spreading your donation over time. Everyone wins!
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UPCOMING CONFERENCE
Join AJF & ZOOM
May 25 - 29, 2016
,
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rganized by the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
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Lecture by Rebekah Frank
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Writing Workshop
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Lecture by Courtney Kemp
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Wikipedia Workshop
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NEW ARTICLES & REVIEWS
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Collectors Panel, MJW 2016
by
Benjamin Lignel
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by
Nichka Marobin
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NEW INTERVIEWS
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Shibumi Gallery, Berkeley, California, USA
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Beyond Fashion, Antwerp, Belgium
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Awarded by Halstead Bead, Prescott, Arizona
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Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antiques Show
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BRIEFING
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
WE ARE NOT IN THIS TOGETHER.
by AJF Editor Benjamin Lignel
"Even though we all tend to meet up in the same railway station, I don't believe jewelry is actually on a single train, going in a single direction."
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AJF Supporter Opportunity
IAC's
Sixth International Gold Conference
April 28-29, 2016
GOLD: Mentors, Milestones, and Metamorphosis
Special rate for AJF supporters--
$175 (in lieu of $350)
Or call (646) 485-1952
A downloadable PDF of the conference brochure with full agenda is available here.
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Alexandra Hart,
Golden Sunburst Necklace,
18 kt. gold, 12 x 12 x 1.5 inches,
photo: Robert Weldon
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FEATURED GALLERIES
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Aaron Faber Gallery
Phenomenal Jewelry
New York, New York, USA
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Avid Gallery
Becky Bliss: Found
Wellington, New Zealand
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Four
Kevin Hughes:
The Good Old Boys
Gothenburg, Sweden
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Galerie Rob Koudijs
Felix Lindner: Assemblage
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Gallery Loupe
Robert Baines: Perceptions
Montclair, New Jersey, USA
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Jewelers'Werk Galerie
Karin Johannsen: Soundtrack
Washington D.C., USA
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AJF PUBLICATIONS
AJF's books make a great addition to any craft-conscious library.
Supporters of AJF receive 20% off all AJF publications.
Please
contact us directly for details on bulk orders.
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CORPORATE SPONSORS
Are you interested in being a corporate supporter of AJF?
Find more information here.
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