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Klimt02. Art Jewellery as Cultural Practice

 


Who We Are

Klimt02 is a cultural infrastructure dedicated to contemporary art jewellery.
Founded in 2002, the platform was created to give structure, visibility and critical context to a field that operates between art, craft, design and cultural discourse. Over time, Klimt02 has evolved from an online directory into an international reference point — a curated space where artistic practice, research, education and institutions converge.
We do not function as a neutral listing platform. We work through editorial criteria and curatorial selection. Visibility is not automatic; it is contextual.


What We Do

Klimt02 documents, organises and publishes information related to contemporary art jewellery and applied arts. Our database includes:
  • Artists and artworks
  • Galleries and institutions
  • Schools and educational programmes
  • Exhibitions and events
  • Articles, interviews and critical texts
  • Publications and selected calls
With more than 70,000 artworks indexed and an international network of contributors, Klimt02 operates as a living archive — a structured and evolving repository that supports research, education and professional practice.
We transform information into knowledge by providing context, continuity and critical framing.


Our Position

We understand art jewellery as a contemporary artistic practice.
Jewellery, in this context, is not reduced to ornament or product. It is a language that engages with the body, materiality, politics, memory and identity. It belongs within the broader landscape of contemporary art and cultural production.
Klimt02 contributes to this positioning by:
  • applying editorial and curatorial criteria
  • articulating discourse through interviews and texts
  • mapping institutions and educational initiatives
  • connecting practitioners across geographies
Our commitment is to quality, relevance and long-term coherence.


A Curated Ecosystem

Klimt02 is sustained by its community.
Artists, galleries, schools, museums, researchers and cultural organisations participate as members and contributors. This community-based model ensures editorial independence and long-term sustainability.
Rather than relying on algorithms or volume-driven visibility, Klimt02 grows through:
  • shared professional standards
  • sustained engagement
  • international dialogue
The platform connects Europe, North America, Asia and beyond, reflecting the global nature of the field while maintaining a strong sense of professional identity.
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Beyond the Platform

Klimt02 is not limited to its digital presence.
Over the years, the platform has been present in international events, juries, exhibitions and collaborative projects. It has contributed to shaping the discourse of contemporary art jewellery through partnerships, curatorial initiatives and institutional dialogue.
Klimt02 acts as a mediator between creators, institutions and audiences — reinforcing the cultural dimension of the field.


For Professionals and Institutions

Klimt02 provides:
  • international visibility within a specialised audience
  • contextualised presentation of artistic work
  • access to an active professional network
  • structured documentation and archive support
  • opportunities for collaboration and partnership
For institutions and brands, association with Klimt02 means participating in a curated cultural environment defined by quality and continuity.


Why It Matters

In a digital landscape saturated with content, accumulation does not generate meaning.
Klimt02 prioritises structure over noise, context over immediacy, and knowledge over exposure. By organising and contextualising information, the platform contributes to building trust within the field — between artists, institutions, collectors and cultural audiences.
Contemporary art jewellery needs spaces that articulate its complexity. Klimt02 exists to provide that space.


Join the Network

Klimt02 is an evolving project shaped by its community.
You can:
  • Explore the archive
  • Subscribe to the newsletter
  • Apply for membership
  • Propose collaborations
To be part of Klimt02 is not simply to communicate.
It is to contribute to the ongoing construction of a cultural field.