Just like I did last year, I thought I’d have a look back over the year that has passed and consider which were my favourite exhibitions.
It has to be said though that 2009 was a huge year for jewellery and other exhibitions that I enjoyed … this year seems to me, on initial reflection, as being someone quieter. That said though, a few memorable ones were (in chronological order):
- Katherine Wheeler & Abby Seymour ‘Hidden Facets‘ @ Hand Held Gallery, March 2010
my admiration of the work of these ladies is well-known to regular readers, and this was a wonderful collaboration - ‘Figment‘ @ e.g.etal, March 2010
such a beautiful exhibition, and very likely the best design I’ve seen for years - Nicole Polentas ‘XAOS‘ @ Hellenic Museum, April 2010
again, most gorgeous and sympathetic exhibition design and presentation for very special works - David Neale & Emma Price @ Gallery Funaki, August 2010
the combination of these two artists was a sublime idea, and the result stunning - Katherine Bowman & Vikki Kassioras ‘Black‘, September 2010
a delightful collaboration investigating the most mysterious of colours, or is that a non-colour… - Karla Way & Natalia Milosz-Piekarska ‘Bad Beasts Do Not Harm Me‘ @ Craft Victoria, September 2010
again a combination of sympathetic collaboration, arresting exhibition design and beautiful pieces - ‘Returning to the Jewel is a Return from Exile‘ @ Tarrawarra Museum of Art, December 2010
power trio of modern jewellers: Robert Baines, Robert Fritsch, Gerd Rothmann – magnificent!
There were many others that were wonderful; also, there were many outstanding individual works within groups exhibitions too…
I’d love to hear from readers and regular exhibition visitors – what was your favourite exhibition in 2010?
Mari Funaki – Objects.
Karla and Natalia – you got it right, their arresting exhibition design is what got me.
Steal This! Part B – yup, I’m biased. A show that got the crowd, and the artists, really excited.
Thank you Melissa – I am sad I missed out on Steal This! Part B … I hope I can make the next one!