Designers represent Aotearoa at renowned Munich exhibitions

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Designers and craft/object makers represent Aotearoa at renowned Munich exhibitions

New Zealand jewellery and design will feature at a major international trade fair in Germany this week.

Seven New Zealanders have been invited to showcase their work over 24 February to 1 March 2016 at Schmuck and Talente – two long-standing exhibitions that are part of the annual International Trade Fair for the Skilled Trades in Munich. Schmuck and Talente attract the world’s top makers, curators, gallerists and collectors to see new work and to meet up-and-coming talents.

This will be the eighth year that Creative New Zealand will be supporting designers and makers to attend the two major exhibitions.

“We’re thrilled to continue supporting our people to profile their work and New Zealand’s design and craft/object sectors at these highly regarded international events,” says Creative New Zealand Senior Manager International Cath Cardiff.

Schmuck is the world’s premier exhibition for contemporary jewellery. This year jewellers Victoria McIntosh (Dunedin) and Moniek Schrijer (Lower Hutt) have been invited to present their work. They will be among 66 jewellers selected from around the world to exhibit.

Talente is one of Europe’s most prestigious showcases for emerging talent in design, technology and craft/object art. Now in its 35th year, it is a platform for young craft/object makers and designers to launch their careers to the wider European market. This year, five young New Zealanders have been invited to present their work:

• Matthew Galloway – typography (Dunedin)
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• Sarah Kim – jewellery (Auckland)
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• Caroline Stephen – textiles (Auckland)
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• Kate Hursthouse – typography (Auckland)
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• Bellalucy Irving – textiles (Auckland)
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The young New Zealanders will be among 102 artists, designers and craftspeople from 26 countries in 12 different areas of production.

Creative New Zealand has engaged Auckland-based contemporary jeweller Renee Bevan as the mentor for the artists selected for Talente. Renee, as a seasoned Talente and Schmuck participant and exhibitor, has previously mentored participants so they make the most of the opportunity.

New Zealand’s presence will also be felt at Munich Jewellery Week, which runs in concurrence with Schmuck and Talente and attracts international collectors, curators, experts, makers and enthusiasts.

Creative New Zealand is supporting a special Handshake Alumni Exhibition at renowned venue Einsaulensaal during Munich Jewellery Week. The exhibition includes works by more than 20 alumni of the two highly successful Handshake projects over 2011-2015, which were supported by Creative New Zealand.

Veteran New Zealand jewellers Professor Alan Preston and Dr Areta Wilkinson will give a guest lecture on the history of studio jewellery in Aotearoa at the prestigious Pinakothek der Moderne event during Munich Jewellery Week.

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