Symposium: Different Colours of Contemporary Silverwork

On the occasion off the 19th Silver Triennial, DIVA invited some prominent national and international silversmiths to come and talk about their work. With the exhibition of the Silver Triennial, DIVA is looking to draw attention to and promote silversmithing today by showcasing new design ideas for hollow and flatware. Objects like vases, dishes and cutlery illustrate the trends and innovations in silversmithing in terms of concepts, technique and design. Particularly striking in this edition are smaller objects that are both decorative and technically refined. The design takes precedence over function: what appears to be normal utility objects would in practice prove less suited to the purpose. Silver as a material is elevated to an art form. During this symposium, we let craftsmen and women speak about some of these objects and ideas.