EVENTS
Find out the special events organised during Antwerp Jewellery Week . All events are FREE (some need reservation: R)
1 OCTOBER
Visit designer or artist (nr. on city-tour map): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36,
Duo Expo REFLECTION Noon Passama – Jiro Kamata at GALERIE BEYOND
Noon Passama
A set of indefinite basic actions which bring about shapes that are somewhere between the classic
and the unfamiliar. An action is repeated over and over in sculpted models until there is one that feels
right. The sculpting process is the passing of stages in which a malleable material becomes solidified.
It reflects in the contrast between the sleek hard tactility and the soft fluid-like appearance of the
jewellery. In many pieces, the framework is a straightforward format like a complete circle or one link
connecting to the next. A series of necklaces, rings and earrings in palladium and rhodium plated
sterling silver, hand sculpted and casted.
Jiro Kamata
After his Holon series Jiro was interested to create his own lens shape and started to work together
with a camera lens company. At the same time he was looking for the highest material for camera
lenses and the answer was sapphire glass, the clearest material ever. His Oculus series of rings and
earrings are made with sapphire glass lenses and silver or 18K gold. Behind the lenses there is a
coating with PVD or 24K gold.
Through the coating and the hemisphere shape, the lens creates a small eye in the middle which is
named Oculus. This body of work is not only related with his main theme “light and reflection” but also
a macro cosmos and micro cosmos on your finger or in your ear.
For more information, find on website galerie beyond
Location : galerie beyond – Sint Jorispoort 27 – 2000 Antwerp (2pm to 5pm)
EXHIBITION INFINITY (Dutch)
zilversmeedwerk en kunstobjecten van Patrick Storme bij Daisy Verheyden Gallery.
juweelontwerper, kunstenaar, edelsmid én medeoprichter van de conservatie-afdeling aan de Academie van Antwerpen. De laatste jaren legt hij zich terug toe op de zilversmeedkunst. Bij wijze van hulde aan de edelsmeedkunst én aan de vakmensen van weleer integreert hij op een eigenwijze en bijzondere manier de ciseleertechniek in zijn zilversmeedwerk. Kunst objecten van Patrick zijn te bezichtigen bij sieraad ontwerper Daisy Verheyden, die hem leerde kennen tijdens het intensieve meester-leerling traject, dat in het leven geroepen werd door de Vlaamse overheid om immaterieel, cultureel erfgoed een impuls te geven. Voor hen beiden voelde het als een reeks levenslessen in edelsmeedkunst aan, waarbij de appreciatie van kunst en de menselijkheid van een ambacht boven kwamen drijven. De tentoonstelling is een weergave van de ciseleertechniek die Patrick tot in de perfectie beheerst. Hij laat ook een aantal grote kunstobjecten zien die een ode zijn aan de geschiedenis van de metaalbewerking en de generaties edelsmeden sinds het ontstaan van de materiële beschaving.
Meer informatie vind u hier.
Locatie: Daisy Verheyden Gallery: Maurice Verbaetsteeg 21 – 2018 Antwerpen (van 11u tot 18u).
EXHIBITION – SEKS IS ART – Nico Taeymans (Dutch – English) – artist will be present
kunst met een knipoog of een boodschap, waar gelijkwaardigheid en gelijkheid centraal staan: Sieraad ontwerper Nico Taeymans in samenwerking met STUDIO Stoutpoep. Nico zelf zal een aantal kunstwerken voorstellen met een licht erotische inslag. Kunstwerken waarvan het maakplezier afknalt en met een vette knipoog. Uiteraard zal hij ook een aantal primeurs in de juwelensfeer presenteren.
ABOUT STUDIO Stoutpoep
Studio Stoutpoep is the alter ego of Domien Delforge (Antwerp, °1988). He is an artist, illustrator, graphic designer, model, Nobel peace price winner, billionaire, philanthropist and pathological liar. His work can be described as perfect, amazing, disturbing and “do there really have to be boobs on every illustration?”.
Locatie: Steenhouwersvest 17 – 2000 Antwerpen (10u tot 18u)
EXHIBITION 4D – Emma Gregory
Emma Gregory presents new work in Gasthuis28, Henri la Fontainestraat 28 in Antwerp
For the exhibition “4D” Emma Gregory has collaborated with Nicholas Thayer, a musician from Groningen, to transform his most recent album into jewellery. The work will be presented along with the music, and the artists will be present for the event.
Emma Gregory graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 2018 with a Master degree in jewellery design. Her work explores the concept of translating electronic dance music into jewellery using a writing system that she developed during her studies. Nicholas Thayer is a composer, producer and inter-disciplinary artist working in the fields of new-classical and electronic music. website Emma Gregory
Location: Henri la Fontainestraat 28 – 2018 Antwerp (11am-6pm)
EXHIBITION – OF STUDENTS KUNSKAAI
Exhibition of former students of Stedelijk Secundair Onderwijs Kunstkaai. Education could start here, to continue as professional in the jwellery sector.
website Kunstkaai
Location: Cadixstraat 2 – 2000 Antwerpen (11am-5pm)
EXHIBITION – OCTAVE LANDUYT at WM Gallery
Exclusive exhibition of Octave Landuyt. This year Octave Landuyt will feast his 100 year. A special exhibition is organised by WM Gallery.
Location: Wolstraat 45 2000 – Antwerpen (1pm-6pm)
OPEN ATELIER Gerhild Kirchner
Have a look behind the scene in the atelier of Antwerp designer Gerhild Kirchner.
Location: Oude Koornmarkt 51 – 2000 Antwerpen (11am-5pm)
OPEN ATELIER Nathalie Perneel
Have a look behind the scene in the atelier of Antwerp designer Nathalie Perneel.
Location: Graaf van Egmontstraat 43 – 2000 Antwerpen (noon – 5pm or on request)
OPEN ATELIER Eline Fransen
Have a look behind the scene in the atelier of Antwerp designer Eline Fransen.
Location: Amerikalei 71 Bus101 – 2000 Antwerpen (11am – 5pm)
OPEN HOUSE Floor Wetemans – R
Especially during Antwerp Jewellery Week, will designer Floor Wetemans organise an OPEN HOUSE in the beautiful area Zurenborg in Antwerpen. Reservation required before at floorwetemans@gmail.com
Location: to be given after reservation www.floorwetemans.com
FREE JEWELLERY EXPERTISE at Adelin
In the centrer of Antwerp, find Adelin, specialist in Antique Jewellery, Watches and Art Deco Furniture. During the Antwerp Jewellery Week you could also have a free expertise of your Vintage jewellery and watches.
Location: Steenhouwersvest 43 – 2000 Antwerpen (noon-6pm)
FREE CLEANING OF JEWELLERY at Joaillerie du Centre – R
Only during Antwerp Jewellery Week, you have the chance to clean your precious jewellery for free at jeweller Joaillerie de Centre. Reservation required before on www.jewelsdc.be
Location: Vestingstraat 14 – 2018 Antwerpen (11am to 5pm)
2 OCTOBER
Visit designer or artist (nr. on city-tour map): 6, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Kunstkaai
EXHIBITION – SEKS IS ART – Nico Taeymans (Dutch – English) – Artist will be present
kunst met een knipoog of een boodschap, waar gelijkwaardigheid en gelijkheid centraal staan: Sieraad ontwerper Nico Taeymans in samenwerking met STUDIO Stoutpoep. Nico zelf zal een aantal kunstwerken voorstellen met een licht erotische inslag. Kunstwerken waarvan het maakplezier afknalt en met een vette knipoog. Uiteraard zal hij ook een aantal primeurs in de juwelensfeer presenteren.
ABOUT STUDIO Stoutpoep
Studio Stoutpoep is the alter ego of Domien Delforge (Antwerp, °1988). He is an artist, illustrator, graphic designer, model, Nobel peace price winner, billionaire, philanthropist and pathological liar. His work can be described as perfect, amazing, disturbing and “do there really have to be boobs on every illustration?”.
Locatie: Steenhouwersvest 17 – 2000 Antwerpen (13u tot 17u)
EXHIBITION INFINITY (Dutch)
zilversmeedwerk en kunstobjecten van Patrick Storme bij Daisy Verheyden Gallery.
juweelontwerper, kunstenaar, edelsmid én medeoprichter van de conservatie-afdeling aan de Academie van Antwerpen. De laatste jaren legt hij zich terug toe op de zilversmeedkunst. Bij wijze van hulde aan de edelsmeedkunst én aan de vakmensen van weleer integreert hij op een eigenwijze en bijzondere manier de ciseleertechniek in zijn zilversmeedwerk. Kunst objecten van Patrick zijn te bezichtigen bij sieraad ontwerper Daisy Verheyden, die hem leerde kennen tijdens het intensieve meester-leerling traject, dat in het leven geroepen werd door de Vlaamse overheid om immaterieel, cultureel erfgoed een impuls te geven. Voor hen beiden voelde het als een reeks levenslessen in edelsmeedkunst aan, waarbij de appreciatie van kunst en de menselijkheid van een ambacht boven kwamen drijven. De tentoonstelling is een weergave van de ciseleertechniek die Patrick tot in de perfectie beheerst. Hij laat ook een aantal grote kunstobjecten zien die een ode zijn aan de geschiedenis van de metaalbewerking en de generaties edelsmeden sinds het ontstaan van de materiële beschaving.
Meer informatie vind u hier.
Locatie: Daisy Verheyden Gallery: Maurice Verbaetsteeg 21 – 2018 Antwerpen (van 11u tot 18u).
See Feel Wear – R
See Feel Wear is a tactile and interactive presentation with work of contemporary jewellery designers from the Antwerp jewellery design departments (Sint Lucas and the Academy). During one afternoon, 15 jewellery designers will show a few pieces of their jewellery to the public. You can behold, touch and even experience how it feels to wear them. We do this in a pleasant environment with a drink and a bite, so that you as a visitor get the opportunity to talk with the makers and discover the story behind the jewellery.
The following jewellery makers will take part:
Wieke Aerts, Mara Balode, Rosalie Carlier, Han Ning Chiang, Andreea Cojocaru, Yuxi Lu, Julia Mercier, Tieke Scheerlinck, Charlotte Van de Velde, Niels Van de Wouwer, Saskia Van der Gucht, Karen Vanmol, Ingrid Verhoeven, Urzula Volatovska, Kaouter Zair
When?
Sunday the 2nd of October 2022 from 2 to 5 pm.
Reservation of your free ticket is recommended. Book it here
Location: DIVA Museum, Suikerrui 17-19, 2000 Antwerp. Entrance via Kaasstraat 13
This event is organised by DIVA – Museum of diamonds, jewellery and silver – , Sint Lucas Antwerp and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Duo Expo REFLECTION Noon Passama – Jiro Kamata at GALERIE BEYOND
Noon Passama
A set of indefinite basic actions which bring about shapes that are somewhere between the classic
and the unfamiliar. An action is repeated over and over in sculpted models until there is one that feels
right. The sculpting process is the passing of stages in which a malleable material becomes solidified.
It reflects in the contrast between the sleek hard tactility and the soft fluid-like appearance of the
jewellery. In many pieces, the framework is a straightforward format like a complete circle or one link
connecting to the next. A series of necklaces, rings and earrings in palladium and rhodium plated
sterling silver, hand sculpted and casted.
Jiro Kamata
After his Holon series Jiro was interested to create his own lens shape and started to work together
with a camera lens company. At the same time he was looking for the highest material for camera
lenses and the answer was sapphire glass, the clearest material ever. His Oculus series of rings and
earrings are made with sapphire glass lenses and silver or 18K gold. Behind the lenses there is a
coating with PVD or 24K gold.
Through the coating and the hemisphere shape, the lens creates a small eye in the middle which is
named Oculus. This body of work is not only related with his main theme “light and reflection” but also
a macro cosmos and micro cosmos on your finger or in your ear.
For more information, find on website galerie beyond
Location : galerie beyond – Sint Jorispoort 27 – 2000 Antwerp (2pm to 5pm)
OPEN ATELIER Gerhild Kirchner
Have a look behind the scene in the atelier of Antwerp designer Gerhild Kirchner.
Location: Oude Koornmarkt 51 – 2000 Antwerpen (11am-5pm)
FREE JEWELLERY EXPERTISE at Adelin
In the centrer of Antwerp, find Adelin, specialist in Antique Jewellery, Watches and Art Deco Furniture. During the Antwerp Jewellery Week you could also have a free expertise of your Vintage jewellery and watches.
Location: Steenhouwersvest 43 – 2000 Antwerpen (noon-6pm)
3 OCTOBER
Visit designer or artist (nr. on city-tour map): 7, 11, 19, 26, 33, 34, 35, 36, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, Kunstkaai
FORUM – Jewellery Talks – Beyond Borders
Antwerp Jewellery Week organises the Forum “Jewellery Talks – Beyond Borders”. But first it would like to express its gratitude to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and the key-speakers of this Forum for their enormous support to the organisation.
We have invited main key-speakers from the Belgian spectrum of contemporary jewellery, but also those who are making part of its history and craftsmanship. Siegfried De Buck – Karin De Buysere (galerie beyond) and Juan Harnie will be the key-speakers.
This Forum will be held at Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Mutsaardstraat 31, at “Wintertuin” from 4pm to 7pm and free entry.
OPEN ATELIER Lore Van Duppen – R
Have a look behind the scene in the atelier of Antwerp designer Lore Van Duppen. Reservation required to info@lorevanduppen.be
Location: Strijdhoflaan 30 – 2600 Berchem
EXHIBITION – OF STUDENTS KUNSKAAI
Exhibition of former students of Stedelijk Secundair Onderwijs Kunstkaai. Education could start here, to continue as professional in the jwellery sector.
Location: Cadixstraat 2 – 2000 Antwerpen (9am-4pm)
FREE JEWELLERY EXPERTISE at ADIN Vintage en Antieke Juwelen – R
Adin, specialist in Antique Jewellery, will be available to expertise your vintage jewellery. Reservation required at www.adin.be
Location: Vestingstraat 16 – 2018 Antwerpen (10am-5pm)
FREE CLEANING OF JEWELLERY at Joaillerie du Centre – R
Only during Antwerp Jewellery Week, you have the chance to clean your precious jewellery for free at jeweller Joaillerie de Centre. Reservation required before on www.jewelsdc.be
Location: Vestingstraat 14 – 2018 Antwerpen (9am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 6pm)
4 OCTOBER
Visit designer or artist (nr. on city-tour map): 7, 10, 11, 19, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, Kunstkaai
LECTURE WITH Urmas Lüüs
Performative peripheries / body and object / powered by material culture
Urmas Lüüs is an interdisciplinary Estonian artist who combines craft, photography, video, performance, sculpture, sound and text into one big breathing installative organism. Mostly working in his studio at the Old Town of Tallinn.
While studying blacksmithing and jewellery at the Estonian Academy of Arts, he started to hang around with the students from Performing Arts Department. Like most great collaborations that start with common parties and shared bottles of beer, he became interested in connecting material culture and craft with contemporary theatre and performing arts. For last 10 years he has been wondering around at gray zones between theatre and visual arts.
Urmas Lüüs is a lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Arts. He has given lectures in the Department of Performing Arts at TU Viljandi Academy of Culture in Estonia, HDK Steneby College of Gothenburg University in Sweden, Hiko Mizuno College of Jewellery in Japan, Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Netherlands, Silpakorn University in Thailand, Chinese Academy of Arts in China, Oslo National Academy of the Arts in Norway. He is writing articles and reviews for different cultural newspapers and magazines.
Lecture will have place at Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp in “Grote Aula” at Keyserstraat 14 – 2000 Antwerpen at 6.30pm.
No reservation needed.
Duo Expo REFLECTION Noon Passama – Jiro Kamata at GALERIE BEYOND
Noon Passama
A set of indefinite basic actions which bring about shapes that are somewhere between the classic
and the unfamiliar. An action is repeated over and over in sculpted models until there is one that feels
right. The sculpting process is the passing of stages in which a malleable material becomes solidified.
It reflects in the contrast between the sleek hard tactility and the soft fluid-like appearance of the
jewellery. In many pieces, the framework is a straightforward format like a complete circle or one link
connecting to the next. A series of necklaces, rings and earrings in palladium and rhodium plated
sterling silver, hand sculpted and casted.
Jiro Kamata
After his Holon series Jiro was interested to create his own lens shape and started to work together
with a camera lens company. At the same time he was looking for the highest material for camera
lenses and the answer was sapphire glass, the clearest material ever. His Oculus series of rings and
earrings are made with sapphire glass lenses and silver or 18K gold. Behind the lenses there is a
coating with PVD or 24K gold.
Through the coating and the hemisphere shape, the lens creates a small eye in the middle which is
named Oculus. This body of work is not only related with his main theme “light and reflection” but also
a macro cosmos and micro cosmos on your finger or in your ear.
For more information, find on website galerie beyond
Location : galerie beyond – Sint Jorispoort 27 – 2000 Antwerp (2pm to 5pm)
OPEN ATELIER Wouters & Hendrix – R
“As with the first edition of Antwerp Jewellery Week has as mission to promote artistic and artisanal jewellery in and from Antwerp. Craftsmanship, creativity and innovation are the core themes during the Antwerp Jewellery Week.
Visit our atelier
Witnessing our craftsmen at work is a truly magical experience. On the occasion of Antwerp Jewellery Week, we are happy to welcome you on 4 October from 2pm to 3.30 pm for an exclusive immersion in the history of Wouters & Hendrix and the comings and goings in our atelier.” Register here as places are limited.
OPEN ATELIER Lore Van Duppen – R
Have a look behind the scene in the atelier of Antwerp designer Lore Van Duppen. Reservation required to info@lorevanduppen.be
Location: Strijdhoflaan 30 – 2600 Berchem
FREE JEWELLERY EXPERTISE at ADIN Vintage en Antieke Juwelen – R
Adin, specialist in Antique Jewellery, will be available to expertise your vintage jewellery. Reservation required at www.adin.be
Location: Vestingstraat 16 – 2018 Antwerpen (10am-5pm)
FREE CLEANING OF JEWELLERY at Joaillerie du Centre – R
Only during Antwerp Jewellery Week, you have the chance to clean your precious jewellery for free at jeweller Joaillerie de Centre. Reservation required before on www.jewelsdc.be
Location: Vestingstraat 14 – 2018 Antwerpen (9am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 6pm)
FREE JEWELLERY EXPERTISE at Adelin
In the centrer of Antwerp, find Adelin, specialist in Antique Jewellery, Watches and Art Deco Furniture. During the Antwerp Jewellery Week you could also have a free expertise of your Vintage jewellery and watches.
Location: Steenhouwersvest 43 – 2000 Antwerpen (noon-6pm)
EXHIBITION – OF STUDENTS KUNSKAAI
Exhibition of former students of Stedelijk Secundair Onderwijs Kunstkaai. Education could start here, to continue as professional in the jwellery sector.
Location: Cadixstraat 2 – 2000 Antwerpen (9am-4pm)
5 OCTOBER
Visit designer or artist (nr. on city-tour map):4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, Kunstkaai
EXHIBITION INFINITY (Dutch)
zilversmeedwerk en kunstobjecten van Patrick Storme bij Daisy Verheyden Gallery.
juweelontwerper, kunstenaar, edelsmid én medeoprichter van de conservatie-afdeling aan de Academie van Antwerpen. De laatste jaren legt hij zich terug toe op de zilversmeedkunst. Bij wijze van hulde aan de edelsmeedkunst én aan de vakmensen van weleer integreert hij op een eigenwijze en bijzondere manier de ciseleertechniek in zijn zilversmeedwerk. Kunst objecten van Patrick zijn te bezichtigen bij sieraad ontwerper Daisy Verheyden, die hem leerde kennen tijdens het intensieve meester-leerling traject, dat in het leven geroepen werd door de Vlaamse overheid om immaterieel, cultureel erfgoed een impuls te geven. Voor hen beiden voelde het als een reeks levenslessen in edelsmeedkunst aan, waarbij de appreciatie van kunst en de menselijkheid van een ambacht boven kwamen drijven. De tentoonstelling is een weergave van de ciseleertechniek die Patrick tot in de perfectie beheerst. Hij laat ook een aantal grote kunstobjecten zien die een ode zijn aan de geschiedenis van de metaalbewerking en de generaties edelsmeden sinds het ontstaan van de materiële beschaving.
Locatie: Daisy Verheyden Gallery: Maurice Verbaetsteeg 21 – 2018 Antwerpen (van 14u tot 18u).
Duo Expo REFLECTION Noon Passama – Jiro Kamata at GALERIE BEYOND
Noon Passama
A set of indefinite basic actions which bring about shapes that are somewhere between the classic
and the unfamiliar. An action is repeated over and over in sculpted models until there is one that feels
right. The sculpting process is the passing of stages in which a malleable material becomes solidified.
It reflects in the contrast between the sleek hard tactility and the soft fluid-like appearance of the
jewellery. In many pieces, the framework is a straightforward format like a complete circle or one link
connecting to the next. A series of necklaces, rings and earrings in palladium and rhodium plated
sterling silver, hand sculpted and casted.
Jiro Kamata
After his Holon series Jiro was interested to create his own lens shape and started to work together
with a camera lens company. At the same time he was looking for the highest material for camera
lenses and the answer was sapphire glass, the clearest material ever. His Oculus series of rings and
earrings are made with sapphire glass lenses and silver or 18K gold. Behind the lenses there is a
coating with PVD or 24K gold.
Through the coating and the hemisphere shape, the lens creates a small eye in the middle which is
named Oculus. This body of work is not only related with his main theme “light and reflection” but also
a macro cosmos and micro cosmos on your finger or in your ear.
For more information, find on website galerie beyond
Location : galerie beyond – Sint Jorispoort 27 – 2000 Antwerp (2pm to 5pm)
EXHIBITION – OF STUDENTS KUNSKAAI
Exhibition of former students of Stedelijk Secundair Onderwijs Kunstkaai. Education could start here, to continue as professional in the jwellery sector.
Location: Cadixstraat 2 – 2000 Antwerpen (9am-4pm)
FREE CLEANING OF JEWELLERY at Joaillerie du Centre – R
Only during Antwerp Jewellery Week, you have the chance to clean your precious jewellery for free at jeweller Joaillerie de Centre. Reservation required before on www.jewelsdc.be
Location: Vestingstraat 14 – 2018 Antwerpen (11am-5pm)
FREE JEWELLERY EXPERTISE at Adelin
In the centrer of Antwerp, find Adelin, specialist in Antique Jewellery, Watches and Art Deco Furniture. During the Antwerp Jewellery Week you could also have a free expertise of your Vintage jewellery and watches.
Location: Steenhouwersvest 43 – 2000 Antwerpen (noon-6pm)
FREE JEWELLERY EXPERTISE at ADIN Vintage en Antieke Juwelen – R
Adin, specialist in Antique Jewellery, will be available to expertise your vintage jewellery. Reservation required at www.adin.be
Location: Vestingstraat 16 – 2018 Antwerpen (10am-5pm)
6 OCTOBER
Visit designer or artist (nr. on city-tour map): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, Kunstkaai
Duo Expo REFLECTION Noon Passama – Jiro Kamata at GALERIE BEYOND
Noon Passama
A set of indefinite basic actions which bring about shapes that are somewhere between the classic
and the unfamiliar. An action is repeated over and over in sculpted models until there is one that feels
right. The sculpting process is the passing of stages in which a malleable material becomes solidified.
It reflects in the contrast between the sleek hard tactility and the soft fluid-like appearance of the
jewellery. In many pieces, the framework is a straightforward format like a complete circle or one link
connecting to the next. A series of necklaces, rings and earrings in palladium and rhodium plated
sterling silver, hand sculpted and casted.
Jiro Kamata
After his Holon series Jiro was interested to create his own lens shape and started to work together
with a camera lens company. At the same time he was looking for the highest material for camera
lenses and the answer was sapphire glass, the clearest material ever. His Oculus series of rings and
earrings are made with sapphire glass lenses and silver or 18K gold. Behind the lenses there is a
coating with PVD or 24K gold.
Through the coating and the hemisphere shape, the lens creates a small eye in the middle which is
named Oculus. This body of work is not only related with his main theme “light and reflection” but also
a macro cosmos and micro cosmos on your finger or in your ear.
For more information, find on website galerie beyond
Location : galerie beyond – Sint Jorispoort 27 – 2000 Antwerp (2pm to 5pm)
EXHIBITION INFINITY (Dutch)
zilversmeedwerk en kunstobjecten van Patrick Storme bij Daisy Verheyden Gallery.
juweelontwerper, kunstenaar, edelsmid én medeoprichter van de conservatie-afdeling aan de Academie van Antwerpen. De laatste jaren legt hij zich terug toe op de zilversmeedkunst. Bij wijze van hulde aan de edelsmeedkunst én aan de vakmensen van weleer integreert hij op een eigenwijze en bijzondere manier de ciseleertechniek in zijn zilversmeedwerk. Kunst objecten van Patrick zijn te bezichtigen bij sieraad ontwerper Daisy Verheyden, die hem leerde kennen tijdens het intensieve meester-leerling traject, dat in het leven geroepen werd door de Vlaamse overheid om immaterieel, cultureel erfgoed een impuls te geven. Voor hen beiden voelde het als een reeks levenslessen in edelsmeedkunst aan, waarbij de appreciatie van kunst en de menselijkheid van een ambacht boven kwamen drijven. De tentoonstelling is een weergave van de ciseleertechniek die Patrick tot in de perfectie beheerst. Hij laat ook een aantal grote kunstobjecten zien die een ode zijn aan de geschiedenis van de metaalbewerking en de generaties edelsmeden sinds het ontstaan van de materiële beschaving.
Meer informatie vind u hier.
Locatie: Daisy Verheyden Gallery: Maurice Verbaetsteeg 21 – 2018 Antwerpen (van 14u tot 18u).
EXHIBITION – SEKS IS ART – Nico Taeymans (text Dutch – English)
kunst met een knipoog of een boodschap, waar gelijkwaardigheid en gelijkheid centraal staan: Sieraad ontwerper Nico Taeymans in samenwerking met STUDIO Stoutpoep. Nico zelf zal een aantal kunstwerken voorstellen met een licht erotische inslag. Kunstwerken waarvan het maakplezier afknalt en met een vette knipoog. Uiteraard zal hij ook een aantal primeurs in de juwelensfeer presenteren.
ABOUT STUDIO Stoutpoep
Studio Stoutpoep is the alter ego of Domien Delforge (Antwerp, °1988). He is an artist, illustrator, graphic designer, model, Nobel peace price winner, billionaire, philanthropist and pathological liar. His work can be described as perfect, amazing, disturbing and “do there really have to be boobs on every illustration?”.
Locatie: Steenhouwersvest 17 – 2000 Antwerpen (11u tot 17u)
EXHIBITION – OCTAVE LANDUYT at WM Gallery
Exclusive exhibition of Octave Landuyt. This year Octave Landuyt will feast his 100 year. A special exhibition is organised by WM Gallery.
Location: Wolstraat 45 2000 – Antwerpen (1pm-6pm)
EXHIBITION – OF STUDENTS KUNSKAAI
Exhibition of former students of Stedelijk Secundair Onderwijs Kunstkaai. Education could start here, to continue as professional in the jwellery sector.
Location: Cadixstraat 2 – 2000 Antwerpen (9am-4pm)
FREE JEWELLERY EXPERTISE at ADIN Vintage en Antieke Juwelen – R
Adin, specialist in Antique Jewellery, will be available to expertise your vintage jewellery. Reservation required at www.adin.be
Location: Vestingstraat 16 – 2018 Antwerpen (10am-5pm)
FREE CLEANING OF JEWELLERY at Joaillerie du Centre – R
Only during Antwerp Jewellery Week, you have the chance to clean your precious jewellery for free at jeweller Joaillerie de Centre. Reservation required before on www.jewelsdc.be
Location: Vestingstraat 14 – 2018 Antwerpen (9am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 6pm)
FREE JEWELLERY EXPERTISE at Adelin
In the centrer of Antwerp, find Adelin, specialist in Antique Jewellery, Watches and Art Deco Furniture. During the Antwerp Jewellery Week you could also have a free expertise of your Vintage jewellery and watches.
Location: Steenhouwersvest 43 – 2000 Antwerpen (noon-6pm)