Flockage: the flock phenomenon

An exhibition that explores the unique qualities of flock in art, design and culture at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth Dorset UK. Expo till June 1st 2008.

Info:www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk

Time tales - Villa Bottini Lucca, Italy

Lucca Preziosa 2007-2008: Timetales, Jewellery as a representation of reflections on Time. Expo till May 18th 2008.

Info:www.luccapreziosa.it

THE MAGIC OF JEWELLERY ART

Harmony and contrast, interplay and contradiction - at Galerie Slavik the magic of jewellery art shows itself in all its scintillating diversity. Expo till May 3rd 2008.

Info:www.galerie-slavik.com

Postcards from Finland

You will find the works of Alexander Blank, Sari Liimatta, Maud Traon, Anna Rikkinen & Nelli Tanner at Galerie Rob Koudijs in Amsterdam Holland from May 21st - June 5th 2008.

Info:www.galerierobkoudijs.nl

Lisa Walker - Jewery designer from Germany

Lisa Walker: "I have more demands on how a piece should look now. The strength a finished piece has, the quality it has, its presence, has become more important than before." Expo till 12th April 08.

Info:www.galerieso.com

Enamel Experience - International Badges Exhibitio

Badges have a rich history through their messages and techniques. The historical badge collection includes badges made for the military, various societies, commercial organizations and charities. The contemporary artists have re-interpreted these badges to create a series of new ones. Expo - 30th March 08.

Info:www.velvetdavinci.com

Gijs Bakker and Jewelry - Spring exhibition

Gijs Bakker and Jewelry was organized by SM’s--Stedelijk Museum s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. The exhibition brings together over 100 pieces of jewelry designed by Gijs Bakker from the SM’s own permanent collection as well as private collectors. The Philadelphia Art Alliance is honored to be its only U.S. Expo till May 08.

Info:www.philartalliance.org/exhibits.htm

Momentopia - Hanau Germany Exhibition

With Momentopia, the German Goldsmiths’ House presents an exhibition by Jiro Kamata, the second City Goldsmith of Hanau. Born 1978 in Hirosaki, Japan. Expo till April 4th 08.

Info:www.jirokamata.com

New West Coast Design: Jewelry + Metalwork

An exhibition showcasing 80 West Coast established and rising metal artists and jewelers. The Velvet da Vinci exhibition highlights some of the most exciting new designs in jewelry and metalwork currently to transpire on the West Coast. Expo till 17th Feb 2008

Info:www.velvetdavinci.com

Edge of the Sublime: Enamels by Jamie Bennett

This exhibition explores Jamie Bennett's creative use and development of a variety of enameling and metalworking techniques to produce highly color-saturated imagery on signature brooches, necklaces and pendants. Expo till 4th May 2008

Info:www.fullercraft.org

My art is dedicated to my Mother

Jana Roberts Benzon has a diverse artistic background which includes fiber arts, watercolor, beadwork and various modeling compounds, but nothing has captured her creative spirit like polymer clay. Jana has taught in several different arenas for over twenty five years and has been published in Art Jewelry Magazine, Step by Step Beads Magazine, and Belle Armoire Magazine, among others, and teaches polymer clay workshops internationally.

Info:www.janarobertsbenzon.com

TECH-TILE Stephen Bottomley

The exhibition explores the potential generated by combining computer design with craft skills. It is inspired not only by the “imaginative and ornamental language” of Fortuny but also by that artist’s constant delight in experimentation, in bringing together traditional approaches with innovative methods. Exhibition till 6th Jan 2008.

Info:www.museiciviciveneziani.it

Yofi -new show at London's Flow Gallery UK

Yofi - is the title of an exciting new show at London's Flow Gallery, located in the heart of Notting Hill. Yofi show cases the work of 15 leading Israeli jewellers and ceramicists and offers the opportunity for many of them to show their work for the first time in the UK. 14 Nov - 15 Jan 08.

Info:www.flowgallery.co.uk

First we quake now we shake

This presentation in gallery Platina, Stockholm, will open new horizons to us, making it possible to confront the Swedish public with a small section of the diversity within the Dutch, German and Japanese jewelry at this moment. Expo till Nov 24th 2007.

Info:www.platina.se

The Earring Show featured 100 Int. Jewelry artists

Inspirations from decorative motifs and colours from wall coverings and interior fabrics, pets, and simple iconic imagery from around the house inform elements of Hannah's designs. 17 Oct - 25 Nov 2007.

Info:www.velvetdavinci.com

The Jewels of TIFFANY

This exhibition introduces the design legacy of America’s most celebrated jeweler. Founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany in New York in 1837, Tiffany & Co. started as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium." Expo 6 Oct - 16 Dec 07.

Info:www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp

Mari Ishikawa - In the shade of the tree

In the shade of the tree, the title of her latest collection and exhibition, reflects her interest in nature, drawn from the "Pillow Book" of poems written by Sei Shonagon in 1000 AD. 28 Sept - 20 Oct 07.

Info:www.alternatives.it

Challenging the châtelaine

The exhibition features 73 chatelaines from 78 artists (six pieces represent teams of two) who have been inspired by historical figures, contemporary icons, imaginary cartoon characters (such as Shrek), a lover, a wife, a mother, inventors, scientists, literary figures and many other personae. 1 Sept - 14 Oct 07.

Info:www.etdm.ee