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Since its establishment in 1965, JEWELLERY ART COMPETITION has been held every other year in Japan.
Fresh and unconventional ideas in jewellery design are now being sought after. In this competition, to encourage more free and innovative designs of jewellery, the use of any types of material are welcome.The main objective of this competition is to create the next generation expression of jewellery with the next generation aesthetic sensitivity.
Entry was limited to applications from within Japan.
In 2008, total of 501 works (146 winners in the general division, 50 winners in the under 26 division among 476 applicants) were accepted.
Awarded works ware exhibited in five cities Tokyo, Itami, Sendai, Nagoya and Fukuoka. At these exhibitions various events such as gallery talks and workshops ware held simultaneoulsy.
Exhibition Dates and Venues
- May 10 ~ May 14, 2008
The Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo
May 20 ~ June 15, 2008
The Museum of Arts & Craft – ITAMI, Itami City
June 20 ~ June 25, 2008
Sendai Mediatheque Gallery, Sendai City
July 2 ~ July 7, 2008
Design Gallery, 4th floor of the International Design Center, Nagoya City
Co-organizer:CCDO/International Design Center NAGOYA Inc.
August 27 ~ September 15, 2008
Mitsubishi Artium Imz 8th floor, Fukuoka City
Organizer: Mitsubishi Artium/Nishinippon Shinbun
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