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And into the Insights of Its Author, Bifei Cao

"Chinese Contemporary Jewelry Design gives an amazing insight in how this field has developed in a relatively short period,” says Charon Kransen. “University jewelry and metal departments all over the world are closing or scaling down. But not in China: new departments, great facilities, and many students. Most departments there are headed by jewelry artists who have almost all studied abroad for a number of years. They have influenced the next generation of jewelry artists, and that, without a doubt, explains the growing interest in contemporary jewelry as a profession in China."

Caption: The cover of Chinese Contemporary Jewelry, image courtesy of Bifei Cao
International Prize in Art Jewelry to Accept Applications in November 2021

The biennial AJF Young Artist Award acknowledges promise, innovation, and individuality, and advances the careers of rising artists. Ambitious contemporary jewelry artists age 35 and under are invited to apply for this international prize in contemporary art jewelry, which includes US$7,500 for the winner and US$1,000 for each of the four finalists, as well as an exhibition during Schmuck in March 2022. Get the guidelines.

This year's jury includes collector and gallerist Karen Rotenberg, curator Chequita Nahar, and 2020 Young Artist Award winner MJ Tyson.

Caption: (Left to right) collector and gallerist Karen Rotenberg, curator Chequita Nahar, 2020 Young Artist Award winner MJ Tyson
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