Dialogue with the Present
Alexander Blank, “Evil Ed” Brooch. Rigid foam, silver, acrylic glass, 8×10×6,8 cm.
The special SCHMUCK exhibition makes this International Craft Fair one of the leading players in the field of contemporary jewellery. In Hall A1 – “Handwerk & Design” – the dominant role that jewellery plays in the field of applied art and handicrafts really comes into its own. The highlight of this special exhibition is the presentation of the Herbert Hofmann Prize on 6 March 2010. Also the first issue of ART AUREA Magazine will be presented.
It cannot have been easy for this year’s curator, Mònica Gaspar, when it came to choosing the artists to appear at this special SCHMUCK exhibition. After all, it involved sorting out the very best from around 600 applications. One important aspect in this selection process was that the subject should demonstrate a clear link with the here and now. Consequently, Ms. Gaspar chose in particular those items which stand out by way of their distinct artistic approaches and make a statement – whether this is a political or social statement, or the expression of a contemporary use of form. This year, the level of international diversity is particularly high as the artists who will be putting their exhibits on display in Munich come from 28 different countries.
Mirei Takeuchi, Chain, 2009. Plastic, acrylic paint, 32×47 cm.
Peter Bauhuis, “Avances”, Badges/pins, 2008. Gold, silver blackened.
Robert Smit, Netherlands
The Dutch jewellery artist, Robert Smit, is being presented at SCHMUCK
2010 as one of the true classics. He is among the leading goldsmiths of
the present age. His approach challenges the boundaries that have been
drawn between the disciplines of jewellery design, draftsmanship, painting and sculpture and his jewellery is defined by colours, lines and gold. Graduates of the ‘Department of Jewellery and Hollowware’ (also known as ‘The Künzli Class’) at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich are also among the exhibiting artists. Peter Bauhuis, for example, who, with his “Avances” collection, embodies the moment of approximation; Alexander Blank with his brooches in the form of animals’ heads; and Mirei Takeuchi with her chains.
Robert Smit, Pendant, 2003.Gold, silver, lead, paint.
The international jewellery scene is eagerly anticipating one date in
particular, because this award represents a door-opener to galleries everywhere: the presentation of the Herbert Hofmann Prize on 6.3.2010,
which will be taking place at 5 pm on the stage of Hall A1. Furthermore, a whole series of other events and exhibitions will be based around SCHMUCK 2010. Galleries, museums and, this year, also the French and Czech Cultural Institutes will be presenting the world of jewellery in its many facets. Goldsmiths and gallery owners who are staying in Munich for the duration of the international trade fair will be enticing thousands of visitors, jewellery collectors, museum curators and enthusiastic lovers of contemporary jewellery to Munich – so the city is sure to be a in a real jewellery frenzy.
Neue Messe München (New Fair Munich), Hall A1 „Handwerk & Design” 9.30–18.00. Special exhibitions: „Schmuck 2010“, „Exempla 2010“ – Keramik“, „Talente 2010“, „Meister der Moderne 2010“ (Masters of the Modern Age). „Frame” international Galeries, Marzee, Platina, Ra, ART AUREA in the readers lounge. www.ihm.de
