Bold forms, unexpected materials, and stories told through jewelry. Curated by Lisa M. Berman, Wearable Art Museum’s Catalyst for Conversation brings together eleven artists and design practices, including Czech artists Lucie Houdková and Roman Matouš, during NYC Jewelry Week.
VISITING HOURS · NOVEMBER 16–22
Monday–Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM
Free admission
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The things we wear can reveal something about us before we say a word. Catalyst for Conversation explores jewelry as a personal expression, bringing together distinctive materials and techniques shaped by the makers’ experiences.
Highlights include Lucie Houdková’s Deep Coral, Arouge’s 3-6-9, and Marty Ornish’s On the Fringe, alongside jewelry by Roman Matouš and Lorena Jarpa from Max Alexander’s fashion show at the Palais Garnier in Paris. Works are available for purchase.
Exhibiting artists
Arouge · Anneli Tammik · Lucie Houdková · Agathe Saint Girons · Marty Ornish · Andrea Ortiz · Marc Cohen · 2Roses · Roman Matouš · Ellina Pollitt · Lorena Jarpa
About Wearable Art Museum
Wearable Art Museum (WAM!) connects artists and audiences through exhibitions and educational programs devoted to jewelry, textiles, fashion, and other wearable forms. Its founder, Lisa M. Berman, has led Sculpture To Wear since 1999 and brings more than twenty-five years of experience in wearable art and curating.
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Presented by Wearable Art Museum at Czech Center New York as part of NYC Jewelry Week, with support from the Estonian Ministry of Culture. Curated by Lisa M. Berman.
