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THE SHAPE AND THE MATTER
of paper used in medical textbooks and in encyclopaedias of the 20th century, folded meticulously to create original earrings and pendants”. MAD About Jewelry has been a tribute to imagination, innovation and fantasy, not only as springboard for the career of some designers, but also as point of view on what is happening in the area of contemporary jewelry globally, offering visitors the possibility to become personally acquainted with the artists who created the extraordinary items on show. As the director claims: “It is true, the artists sell, and they make a financial gain. But above all, they have the opportunity of meeting the public to listen to their comments on their work, as well as spend a week together with the other co-exhibitors, artists and jewellers from all over
Valentina Laganà
Hillary Jackson
Amanda Doughty
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