A View from the Jeweler’s Bench: Ancient Treasures, Contemporary Statements explores how contemporary jewelry makers are drawing from antique forms and techniques to create modern works of art. Joins us for conversations and workshops with artists, historians, and curators, and see how ancient treasures and techniques inspire us today!

First Wednesdays Conversation
The Allure of Gold
March 6, 2019
7–7:45 pm
Free
18 West 86th Street, Gallery

Featuring master goldsmith Jeanette K. Caines, curator Barbara Gifford, historian Alexis Castor and exhibition curator, Sasha Nixon. Join us for First Wednesdays, a monthly program in which you can explore our exhibitions and enjoy cool jazz, warm vibes, and a glass of wine.

Jeanette K. Caines is a master goldsmith with more than 27 years experience.

Alexis Castor is a social historian of the ancient Mediterranean, with special focus on Greece and Etruria.

Barbara Gifford is an assistant curator at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City.

Sasha Nixon (BGC MA ‘18) is a curator, historian, and practicing metalsmith.

Curator’s Spotlight Tour
A View from the Jeweler’s Bench: Ancient Treasures, Contemporary Statements
March 16, 2019
12–1 pm
Adults $8; Seniors/Students $5; Free for BGC Members
18 West 86th Street, Gallery

On Saturday, March 16, come enjoy an exhibition tour with Sasha Nixon exploring how contemporary jewelry makers are drawing from antique forms and techniques to create stunning works of art! Explore the ways contemporary artists working with jewelry create the final form of a piece at the jeweler’s bench, where jewelry is still wrought by hand. The exhibition will include a jeweler’s bench, sketches, and tools, and will illuminate the connections between present and past—in terms of form, technique, and materials—so that visitors can better see how artists are reconsidering the art of adornment and age-old jewelry forms in exciting new ways.

Conversation
Artist Perspectives: Contemporary Jewelry and Ancient Technique
March 27, 2019
6:30–8 pm
Adults $8; Seniors/Students $5; Free for BGC Members
18 West 86th Street, Gallery

Featuring artists Nicole Jacquard, Anya Kivarkis, emiko oye, and curator Sasha Nixon.

Nicole Jacquard is an associate professor and head of the jewelry and metalsmithing program at Indiana University.

Anya Kivarkis is assistant professor and area head of the jewelry and metalsmithing program at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

emiko oye is a San Francisco-based artist inspired by haute couture, art history, New Wave/pop music and everything Bowie.

Workshop
Why Handmade Matters
April 16, 2019
6:30–8:30 pm
Adults $110; BGC Members $95
22 East 49th Street, Floor 4
New York, NY 10017

Work with master goldsmith Jeanette K. Caines to gain a hands-on understanding of why handmade artwork is so essential in an increasingly digital world.

Conversation
Gemstones and Jewelry: Collapsing the Past into the Present
June 26, 2019
6:30–8 pm
Adults $8; Seniors/Students $5; Free for BGC Members
18 West 86th Street, Gallery

Featuring jewelry historians, artists, and curators. More details to be announced.

On View in the Gallery

Jan Tschichold and the New Typography: Graphic Design Between the World Wars
February 14 – July 7, 2019

The Story Box: Franz Boas, George Hunt and the Making of Anthropology
February 14 – July 7, 2019

A View from the Jeweler’s Bench: Ancient Treasures, Contemporary Statements
February 14 – July 7, 2019

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 <a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/gallery/exhibitions/91/a-view-from-the-jewelers">A View from the Jeweler’s Bench: Ancient Treasures, Contemporary Statements</a> explores how contemporary jewelry makers are drawing from antique forms and techniques to create modern works of art. Joins us for conversations and workshops with artists, historians, and curators, and see how ancient treasures and techniques inspire us today! 
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 First Wednesdays Conversation 
The Allure of Gold 
March 6, 2019 
7–7:45 pm 
Free 
18 West 86th Street, Gallery
Featuring master goldsmith Jeanette K. Caines, curator Barbara Gifford, historian Alexis Castor and exhibition curator, Sasha Nixon. Join us for <a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/events/960/06-mar-2019-first-wednesdays">First Wednesdays</a>, a monthly program in which you can explore our exhibitions and enjoy cool jazz, warm vibes, and a glass of wine. 
Jeanette K. Caines is a master goldsmith with more than 27 years experience. 
Alexis Castor is a social historian of the ancient Mediterranean, with special focus on Greece and Etruria. 
Barbara Gifford is an assistant curator at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City. 
Sasha Nixon (BGC MA ‘18) is a curator, historian, and practicing metalsmith. 
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A View from the Jeweler’s Bench: Ancient Treasures, Contemporary Statements 
March 16, 2019 
12–1 pm 
Adults $8; Seniors/Students $5; Free for BGC Members 
18 West 86th Street, Gallery 

On Saturday, March 16, come enjoy an exhibition tour with Sasha Nixon exploring how contemporary jewelry makers are drawing from antique forms and techniques to create stunning works of art! Explore the ways contemporary artists working with jewelry create the final form of a piece at the jeweler’s bench, where jewelry is still wrought by hand. The exhibition will include a jeweler’s bench, sketches, and tools, and will illuminate the connections between present and past—in terms of form, technique, and materials—so that visitors can better see how artists are reconsidering the art of adornment and age-old jewelry forms in exciting new ways.
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Artist Perspectives: Contemporary Jewelry and Ancient Technique 
March 27, 2019 
6:30–8 pm 
Adults $8; Seniors/Students $5; Free for BGC Members 
18 West 86th Street, Gallery 

Featuring artists Nicole Jacquard, Anya Kivarkis, emiko oye, and curator Sasha Nixon.
Nicole Jacquard is an associate professor and head of the jewelry and metalsmithing program at Indiana University. 
 
Anya Kivarkis is assistant professor and area head of the jewelry and metalsmithing program at the University of Oregon in Eugene. 
emiko oye is a San Francisco-based artist inspired by haute couture, art history, New Wave/pop music and everything Bowie.
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Why Handmade Matters 
April 16, 2019 
6:30–8:30 pm 
Adults $110; BGC Members $95 
22 East 49th Street, Floor 4 
New York, NY 10017 

Work with master goldsmith Jeanette K. Caines to gain a hands-on understanding of why handmade artwork is so essential in an increasingly digital world.
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Gemstones and Jewelry: Collapsing the Past into the Present 
June 26, 2019 
6:30–8 pm 
Adults $8; Seniors/Students $5; Free for BGC Members 
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 Jan Tschichold and the New Typography: Graphic Design Between the World Wars 
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