Mit Eigensinn
Schmuck aus Österreich
Focusing on the women designers of early avant-garde jewelry, this publication paints a fascinating picture of Austrian jewelry production from the 1970s to the present day. The show brings together around 80 jewelry objects, many of which exemplify sculptural and conceptual approaches to jewelry design. Selected works from more recent generations highlight references to the works of the pioneers and attest to the developments of a contemporary, vibrant jewelry scene, whose diversity is yet to be discovered. The book's title refers to the landmark exhibition Kunst mit Aktuelle Kunst von Frauen (Willful Contemporary Art by Women), which took place at the Museum des 20. Jahrhunderts in Vienna in 1985 and is regarded as a milestone in the artistic and social history of women.
