Brussels Jewellery Week 2024

BJW 2024 Program:
 

• PARTICLE[S] exhibition

On our planet dominated by the urgency of transformation, PARTICLE[S] proposes a variation on the theme of those tiny forces, their active solidarity and hidden power. These minuscule bodies are capable, by amalgamating, to compose large ensembles and thereby constitute the basis of all creation, of all transformation. Their subtle arrangement ends up creating work, or on the contrary, generating chaos.
PARTICLE[S] have irresistible strength…

82 international designers selected by a jury, 100 pieces displayed.
A catalogue will be available on sale.

MAD Brussels, Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains 10 , 1000 Brussels.
April 25 - May 5, 10 am–6 pm.
Closed May 1st.
Free entrance.
 

• NoWaste exhibition

In essence, the NoWaste Project not only transforms discarded items into stunning jewelry but also acts as a catalyst for social change and environmental consciousness

This avant-garde approach gives a second life to useless objects by transforming them into contemporary and ethical pieces, crafted by 89 students from Belgian jewellery schools under the guidance of their professors.
The proceeds from the sale of these 170 unique pieces significantly contribute to the non-profit association, Solidarité Grands Froids, which supports the underprivileged in Brussels.

MAD Brussels, Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains 10, 1000 Brussels.
April 25 -  May 5, 10 am–6 pm.
Closed May 1st.
Free entrance.

 

• Conferences

> FRIDAY April 26, 2 – 3 pm
Marianna Lora, Director and jewellery specialist for Sotheby’s.
“Insights into jewellery auctions & market trends” (EN).

> SATURDAY April 27, 2:30 – 4 pm
Saskia Van der Gucht
“On Sand: unpacking preciousness” (EN).

> SUNDAY April 28, 11 am – 12:30 pm
David Huycke
“About parts and wholes” (EN).

> FRIDAY May 3, 12 am – 2 pm.
Stéphanie D'heygere, Creative Director of D’heygere
Creative lunch & talk (EN)

MAD Brussels, Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains 10, 1000 Brussels.
Free entrance,registration is mandatory HERE
 

• Be.NEXT exhibition

Presentation of the work of students from 12 major contemporary jewellery schools in Belgium. The future of the Belgian contemporary jewellery!

Mont-de-Piété, Rue Saint-Ghislain 19, 1000 Brussels.
April 26, 12 am-6 pm. Vernissage 6 pm-22 pm.
April 27 to 28, 10 am-6 pm.
 

• Be.TOUR @ De Markten

A special venue for special guests: famous galleries, schools, collectives and more, coming from Belgium and abroad. Not to be missed!

De Markten, Rue du Vieux Marché aux Grains 5, 1000 Brussels.
April 25 – 28, 10:30 am - 6 pm. Vernissage April 25 4 pm - 10 pm.
 

• ​Be.TOUR

More than 20 spots to see: galleries, workshops and collectives are part of the Be.TOUR, a citywide discovery. See how jewelers work in Brussels!
April 25 – 28, a free map with opening hours will be available at all venues and sites.

 

• Workshop
   

What Are Urban Patterns? by Yuxi Lu
A creative children's workshop that intertwines the realms of art and science, revolving around the theme PARTICLE(S) of BJW 2024. The workshop will introduce an approach that inspires children to delve into the unnoticeable living aspects embedded within often-overlooked urban waste. Exploring the value of recycled material and thinking outside the box about the functionality of jewelry.

ABC-Huis, Place Gaucheret 13, 1030 Brussels.
April 27: 10 am - 1 pm, workshop for children, registration is mandatory, to be sent to mail@abc-web.be (limited places).
2 pm - 4 pm: Urban Archaeology Lab, by Yuxi Lu, open to all.