One of rarest talents in art is to be able to float around different corners of the sensory scene that is everyday living and use the skills of being an artist to observe, create, and deliver a work of art that makes an impactful statement.Art with political footprints is one of the more difficult and abused genres of the visual arts empire; it can quickly fall into heavy, Soviet-style fascist dogma, or even worse (in the eyes of some – not me) into illustration.Then there’s that astonishing moment when a work of fine art catches not only a moment in…
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Two sheets of weathered yellow paper with typewritten lyrics and scribbled edits by Bob Dylan to one of his best-known songs, “Mr. Tambourine Man,” sold for $508,000 Saturday, Jan. 18, at Julien’s Auctions.The early draft of the song was saved by rock journalist Al Aronowitz, who gained notoriety throughout the 1960s covering the era’s artists and musicians, including Dylan, who wrote the song one night using Aronowitz’s typewriter at the journalist’s home in New Jersey. The lyrics were part of a personal collection of rock memorabilia saved by Aronowitz, who died in 2005. Early draft lyrics of ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’…
If you’re curious about the health of the antiques and collectibles hobby, look no further than Heritage Auctions and their stunningly successful 2024 for the answer. Billing itself as “America’s Auction House,” the Dallas-based Heritage reached nearly $1.9 billion in total sales last year, the highest ever for the 49-year-old company in the wake of three successive record-setting years. “Collectors continue to amaze us with their passion and curiosity, uncovering treasures that redefine what it means to preserve history and culture,” says CEO and co-founder Steve Ivy. “While much of the auction world faces its well-documented challenges, Heritage continues to thrive,…
I don’t know yet if I’ll have a chance to see Paris, City of Pearls in person, but this exhibition is too spectacular not to share with you! Let’s take a look. Exhibition Paris, City of Pearls – Photo Dylan Dubois There’s an exciting new jewelry exhibit in town! Paris, City of Pearls has opened at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts (the jewelry school supported by Van Cleef & Arpels) and it sounds like a can’t miss for any jewelry lovers in the area. What makes Paris the city of pearls? According to the exhibition materials: From the late 1860s…
Necklace 101: START HERE “Ahh…which necklace chain should I buy first?” “What is a good length that I can get the most use out of?” “What the heck is a rolo chain?” We hear all these questions that are keeping you up at night, because at one point they wracked our brain too. Whether you’re just starting out your jewelry obsession and don’t know where to begin or you’ve been collecting for quite some time, our tips will show you how there’s actually a few staples that will be essential to your necklace wardrobe and we’re here to reveal them.…
January 2025, Part 2 We all could use a treat right now. Besides, it feels good to get a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves while celebrating and supporting artists and the galleries who show them! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries to showcase extraordinary pieces personally selected to tempt and inspire you. Take a look. You’re certain to find a fantastic piece you simply can’t live without! Contact the gallery directly for inquiries. Nikki Couppee, Earrings in acrylic, resin, brass, sterling silver, fine silver, laminate, shell, faux pearl, faux…
January 2025 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or above, you can add news and ideas to this bi-monthly report by going here. If you aren’t a member, but would like to become one, join AJF here. SAVE THE DATES FOR AJF TRIPS IN 2025!AJF’s highly curated trips provide an opportunity to travel with like-minded enthusiasts and…
Today’s jewelry collection story comes from longtime collector Elisa of Chelsea Girl NYC – the original “junk pile” queen of the diamond district. Elisa has had a love affair with vintage and antique things since she was a little girl, eventually making it her lifelong career. She recently has brought along her daughter Ruby for the ride and between both mother and daughter they run both @chelseagirl.nyc and @talesfromthejunkpile Excited to give you a look into Elisa’s personal jewelry stash and have her tell her story: “When I was 6, my Spanish grandmother gave me an 18k gold charm bracelet…
Happiness is not a matter of intensity, but of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony. —Thomas Merton The question of how to balance an art business and a full-time job comes up frequently, which is no surprise. That’s because it’s a complex problem that vexes creative people, especially those stuck in jobs they don’t like. Balance is attainable with the proper perspective and plans to maintain it. A Quora user once requested me to answer this question: How do I balance a full-time job and building art portfolios? I finished studying for an illustration diploma and worked as a storekeeper for…
Today’s jewelry collection story comes from Celia of By the Sun Collective – she also has a gold version of her brand, which is called By the Moon Collective. Celia is based in Canada and sells both silver and gold jewelry. I love her style I think she has a great eye for pieces both old and new. Let’s take a peek inside her jewelry box: “I look at dressing up each day as an outlet for creativity, so I love to get playful. I’ll often dress down a blazer with some eccentric statement jewelry or brighten up a neutral…
