Bracelets, Bangles & Cuffs: 1948-2024

Over 90 examples by international artists that examine cultural, political, and personal meanings wrapped around a wearer’s wrist. The curated collection of bracelets illustrates a wide variety of traditional metalsmithing techniques, experimental methods and materials, and contemporary processes.
The exhibition highlights many works in the collection of Helen Drutt, a renowned educator, author, and advocate of modern and contemporary craft. Drawing on her many diverse experiences in the art world and her widely successful RINGS! exhibition with the Metal Museum in 2022, Drutt adds historical context and scholarly weight to the diverse assemblage of bracelets on display. Independent curator Ariana Bishop researched this exhibition with assistance from Marina Kato-Hurwitz.

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Opening: Sunday, June 9, 3 - 5 pm.


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