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Sunday 15 November 2020

ATHENS JEWELRY WEEK 2020: DESIGNING AN ARTFUL PRESENCE (ONLINE).


In photo above our A4D-D4A favourite, Kinga Huber's work, part of her entry in AJW 2020 under the title SENSELESS ROLES.

In line with the current circumstances of social distancing and virtual assessment, but never out of reach of contemporary association with the the local and the international art jewelry scene, the Athens Jewelry Week 2020 - under the curation of the Anticlastics team- paid tribute again this year to evolving makers all coming from a broad spectrum of artistic flair and technical affinity. The event went online, live and/or virtual with video presentations, talks and e-learning in the form of workshops by renowned jewellers, schools and design jewelry collectives. The result is somewhat, entirely impressive, oozing with intense talent and creativity beyond frontiers.  

Covid or Not, Here they Come, You can't hide, They are going to find You - our selection of most prominent entries, to catch up, follow and support (pictures from top to bottom)

1.Petra Mohylova, various pieces, INSIDE OR OUT? 2. Melanie Georgacopoulos, (ring: pearl, mother-of-pearl, silver) 3.Into Niilo, collection of works PRECIOUS PARTS (finger tip pieces) 4.Kinga Huber,  collection of works SENSELESS ROLES (lip jewelry: metal, pearl) 5.Filiz Ates, collection of works DOWN THE HILL (favela inspired pendants) 6.Xun Liu, presents her unique approach to Storytelling (ring: mixed techniques) 7.Lily Kanellopoulou, collection of works HEALING, (brooches: resin, metal)









For more information about AJW 2020, the archives of the event and all related links to jewellers and supporting organizations, don't forget to click here.

NEXT: Web Summit 2020 is coming up, stay tuned for interviews, news, updates and insights of the most important tech fair in the world. Online this time but nevertheless, equally exciting.

Until then
Stay safe and Trust In Design
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Sunday 1 November 2020

HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE 2020: SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE, ECO-FRIENDLY, ARTISAN, ELABORATE AND FUN!


Twelve + One as A Bonus! Check out these 12 items from the 12 exciting companies/shops/studios they produce them. Offer a beautiful gift to your loved ones, that is trully significant, design-and-all-other-greater-values-wise.  

1. Organic pendant lamp shade made out of dry grass, by Kottaki Ceramics Workshop. Awesome and naturally made.

2. Recycled fashion brand and creative studio Raeburn came to stir those high-fashion waters, (hammered by the pandemic on top of everything else including ambiguity in resources and eco-sustainability practices), giving away excellent clothing in terms of fusion design aesthetics and tailoring. Watch this house, it is the future of garment design.

3. Everlane does n't give up on saving the planet just yet. The company has a very precise environmental and ethical labour policy that strives for great everyday clothing in a relaxed style. Another example the recently-launched Forever Sneaker made from durable, more sustainably sourced materials, like a partially recycled cotton-canvas upper and natural rubber outsole. Plus, it’s machine washable for easy care.

4. 797 Colourdisc, Cassina in collaboration with Venini:The English designer Bethan Laura Wood interprets the synthesis between the centenary art of Murano glass and contemporary design with a fruit bowl and a cylindrical flower vase, produced by Venini. The result is among the design highlights of the year in ceramics and glass, trully an emblematic piece of work, under the Cassina timeless signature.

5. Get your hand-made lucky charm from arzantiera.gr and enjoy the next year away from burdens and worries! Keep your hopes high!

6. Artisan is back, traditional craftsmanship is alive and kicking more than ever before: the art of woven straw hat is found here in Savapile hats!

7. Contemporary jewellery is the essence of sustainable decoration and living art and design: the vivid works of Brooke Marks-Swanson is on exhibition  from November 6th. Fantastic.

8. Artisan is back, traditional craftmanship is alive and kicking more than ever before #2: the art of the Italian leather goods is back here in Mirta Official!

9. Eco-friendly, clean design and a glorious sense of humour: Nuddy original soaps.

10. Mobile phones for senior citizens is a great gift for the elder members  of your family; One of Nokia’s simpler bar phones made into smart technology, the iconic 3310 provides an easy-to-navigate interface and reliable communication on both global GSM 2G networks and statewide 3G. The classic bar phone style includes everyone’s favorite cell phone game, Snake, re-designed with new graphics and cool levels.

11. Let there be light: great interior lamp Light of Life by Home Curation brings this hopeful ambient feeling we are all longing to.

12. Eco-games by Mineheart: dont't chop those trees, make them! Out of concrete and there you go with a side stool that rocks.

BONUS: Colouring books can be very therapeutic these abominable times but one of them full of whimsical drawings, flamboyant patterns and witty sayings that illustrate Iris Apfel’s journey from textile executive to style savant- is basically what you really need!



That's all for the time being-get ready for shopping wisely and lovingly!

A4D-D4A 🙌💙💚