Jewelry Stories: Highlights from the Collection 1947-2019

The Museum of Arts and Design's collection of studio and contemporary art jewelry is highlighted in Jewelry Stories, which emphasizes the sculptural experimentation and art-as-wearable concept that define the medium. The pieces featured represent the history of art jewelry from a US perspective, with artists inspired by found objects, materials, politics, and social issues. The book also celebrates the contributions of experts on the artists and subjects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2021
Publisher: Arnoldsche

The Museum of Arts and Design boasts a remarkable collection of studio and contemporary art jewelry, sourced from the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia, constituting one-third of its permanent collection. Artists in this field delve into sculptural experimentation and view jewelry as a wearable form of art. The featured pieces showcase the evolution of art jewelry, primarily from a US perspective. Jewellery artists draw inspiration from various sources, including found objects, materials, politics, and pressing social issues, resulting in unique and personal narratives in each piece. Expert authors contribute to each jewelry story, highlighting the significant contributions of these artists to the field. This captivating book is published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, where the collection is on permanent display.

Weight: 1050g
Dimension: 226 x 288 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783897906020