The Galleries That Shaped Contemporary Jewellery. Pioneering Spaces Across Europe and the United States

Contemporary jewellery did not develop in isolation. From the late 1960s onwards, a number of independent galleries in Europe and the United States provided spaces for artists who were challenging traditional ideas of jewellery, its materials, its function and its relationship with the body.

By exhibiting experimental work, supporting individual artists and building international networks, these galleries helped establish contemporary jewellery as an artistic practice in its own right. 

This list brings together galleries that played a significant role in shaping the field, documenting their histories, founders and contributions to the development and recognition of contemporary jewellery.
 

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