JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery Fair & Objects 2018 Review

 
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary, the fair has been moved to Disseny Hub Barcelona an open, innovative and experimental municipal facility that is physically and conceptually designed to be the engine and driver of the knowledge economy, creativity and innovation. It is a multifunctional and multidisciplinary centre that seeks to turn the emerging design sector into a leader in Europe and the world. Under this premise, JOYA expands its cultural offer including the exhibition of author objects, made by sculptors, artists and craftsmen.
 
Undoubtedly, JOYA becomes a must place for all art jewellery connoisseurs, a meeting point and business platform between artists and galleries, private collectors and cultural elite, with a full schedule of events, exhibitions, conferences, and supported by important publications and mass media on and offline.
 
To close the event and celebrate Excellency in the art jewellery field, the big winner of this year was the Italian artist Sara Barbanti, with the collection Origins. This year the JOYA- WORTH Award will be awarded for the first time, a prize for the effort and work of the participating artists.
 
Sara Barbanti will be part of the Worth Project with a grant of 10,000 euros to develop new artistic projects.




List of winners JOYA 2018:
 
Author award 2017: Namkyung Lee
International Prize Arte y Joya: Kristian Saarikorpi
Enjoiat: Professional: Najin Lee
              Student: Gabriela Baca
Alchimia Award: Lindy McSwan
DTERRA Crafted Jewellery & Objects Residence: Paula Arellano

JOYA Barcelona 2018:
 
6,000 visitors in 3 days
40 countries
7 GUEST ARTISTS
42 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
4 GALLERIES
3 COLLECTIVES
14 SCHOOLS
100 artists represented in 19 OFF JOYA