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Autor 2023, International Contemporary Jewelry Fair

Fair  /  06 May 2023  -  07 May 2023
Published: 15.02.2023
Autor 2023, International Contemporary Jewelry Fair.
Bucarest
Management:
Dan Piersinaru
.

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Intro
Discover the vibrant world of contemporary jewelry at AUTOR International Jewelry Fair in Bucharest, Romania. Celebrating its 20th anniversary on 6-7 May, this innovative platform showcases the work of visionary jewelry artists from around the globe. With a focus on creative concepts originality and meaningful design, AUTOR is a must-see event for those who seek to explore the intersection of art, design, and emotion in jewelry-making.
 
AUTOR has established itself as a creative platform for visionary artists who push boundaries and challenge convention in the world of contemporary jewelry. With 19 editions to its name, AUTOR has become an exclusive stage for jewelry artists to explore new concepts and showcase their originality in craft to the public. As a platform, AUTOR engages with its audience on multiple fronts, from its vibrant physical fair, to its captivating print magazine, prestigious awards, and dynamic digital presence.

At AUTOR, functional and conceptual approaches to jewelry-making converge to create pieces that blur the line between form and function, aesthetics and emotion. 

AUTOR is a movement that inspires and promotes contemporary jewelry reflecting the emotional and artistic values of its makers. Each edition of the fair represents the pinnacle of the movement, challenging and redefining the boundaries between art, design, and personal expression. Engage with a vibrant community of creatives at AUTOR International Jewelry Fair on 6-7 May 2023 in Bucharest, Romania. Be part of the contemporary jewelry movement that's redefining the boundaries of art and personal expression.


The 20th AUTOR Fair anniversary edition will take place on 6-7 May, in the heart of Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Applications are now open until the 15th of March.


>> How to apply: klimt02.net/events/open-calls/open-call-autor-2023-bucarest


The Jury:
- Sofia Björkman - jewelry artist and founder of Gallery Platina in Stockholm.
- Caroline Broadhead - jewelry artist, professor and former Programme Leader and Course Leader, BA Jewellery Design, Central Saint Martins, London.
- Niki Stylianou - jewelry artis and jewelry coach, co-founder Athens Jewlery Week.
- Katharina Dettar - jewelry artist, lecturer at BA Jewellery Design at Central Saint Martins, London.
- Dan Pierșinaru – visual artist, founder and director of AUTOR Platform for Contemporary Jewelry.

Award opportunities:
- AUTOR AWESOME Award (AAA) ➜ Is the highest honour offered within AUTOR and is given to the designer who will become FOCUS ARTIST in the 2024 edition.
- Contemporania Award (ex JOYA BARCELONA Award) ➜ Offers the winner participation in the Contemporania High Craftsmanship Fair Barcelona, 2024 edition.
- ALCHIMIA SCHOOL Award ➜ The award provides tuition for a two-week course in the workshops of the renowned school in Florence, to help talented designers fulfill their dream of becoming professional artists.
- The PUBLIC Choice Award ➜ validates the most loved jewelery artist, by the visitors, in the two days of the fair.

AUTOR actively contributes to the contemporary jewelry family, welcoming all fellow passionate people. Beyond its role as intermediator between jewelry artists and jewelry wearers, AUTOR is a community always ready to offer quality, authenticity and uniqueness.
 
Lena Yastreb and Dan Piersinaru in a capsule collection by fashion designer Marius Musat for AUTOR 2022..
Lena Yastreb and Dan Piersinaru in a capsule collection by fashion designer Marius Musat for AUTOR 2022.

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Day two at AUTOR fair 2022 at Oscar Maugsch Palace..
Day two at AUTOR fair 2022 at Oscar Maugsch Palace.

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AUTOR Trophies for the awarded artists..
AUTOR Trophies for the awarded artists.

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Awards recepients from left to right: Cleopatra Cosulet, Mihaela Caravan, Simeon Shomov, Lavinia Bo, Rita Martinez & Valdis Broze (Focus Artist AUTOR 2023) + Jury of AUTOR 2022: Niki Stylianou, Paulo Ribeiro & Dan.
Awards recepients from left to right: Cleopatra Cosulet, Mihaela Caravan, Simeon Shomov, Lavinia Bo, Rita Martinez & Valdis Broze (Focus Artist AUTOR 2023) + Jury of AUTOR 2022: Niki Stylianou, Paulo Ribeiro & Dan

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