Wednesday 3 June 2009

Public Programs June 2009

Public Programs June 2009

SCHMUCK 2009 Contemporary Jewellery
Panel discussion with SCHMUCK Director Wolfgang Lösche
‘What is Contemporary Jewellery?’
Friday 5 June 12-1 pm


RMIT Gallery is proud to present the prestigious SCHMUCK 2009 exposition of contemporary jewellery. Originating in Munich, and now in
its 50th year, SCHMUCK is widely regarded as the most important
exhibition of contemporary jewellery in the world. Hundreds of
international artists compete for selection; only 60 are chosen.

SCHMUCK Director Wolfgang Lösche will join a panel of experts including
2009 finalists, Professor Robert Baines and Julia deVille, and 2001 and
2008 finalist Simon Cottrell, to discuss emerging trends in contemporary
jewellery and holloware design. For anyone who appreciates the art of
jewellery design this is not to be missed!

Johannes Kuhnen: a survey of innovation
Johannes Kuhnen
Artist floor talk
Friday 5 June 1-1.30pm

RMIT Gallery continues to promote excellence in design with the works
of Johannes Kuhnen. Kuhnen is a pioneer of the anodising and colouring
process of aluminium and its application in a studio-based practice. He
combines traditional working methods with industrial materials and
processes. Join Johannes to hear about his life’s work.

Free events
RSVP essential

PUBLIC TRANSPORT RMIT Gallery can be accessed by trams along Swanston
and La Trobe Streets and trains to Melbourne Central Station
PARKING is available in commercial parking stations and meter parking
is available on La Trobe, Frankllin and A'Beckett Streets.

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