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Ole Bent Petersen. Foto: Museum Kolding. Iben Kaufmann

JEWELLERY FOR A PIERCED EARLOBE: ‘TOO SIMPLE A TASK’ Danish jewellery design in late modernity
Article
As heralded during the 1960s by leading actors in the field – Ole Bent Petersen, Arje Griegst and Helga and Bent Exner – the 1970s became the decade when one-off jewellery regarded as works of art had their definitive breakthrough. Jewellery artists also used copper, steel, aluminium and enamel in new, surprising constellations.
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Josephine Winther Fotograf Kirstine Autzen

The jewellery anchors us in the world – but who anchors the jewellery?
Interview
Josephine Winther is a jewellery artist and former teacher in the Accessory program at the Design School Kolding. Here, she shares her perspective on Danish jewellery art, the potential of the field, and dreams How do you view the development of Danish jewelry art since the closure of the Institute for Precious Metals in 2016?
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Katja Kjems Nielsen “Animania Earring”

Design School Kolding: “Our students need to understand the industry – but also find their own artistic stance”
Interview
When future jewellery designers from Design School Kolding embark on their professional journey, they not only need to find their own aesthetic and identity as designers but also develop an understanding of materials and processes. A New Aesthetic "In the past, jewellery was very much centered around tradition.
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Nanna Ditzel

Still a Bit Ahead
Book Review
A new book on Nanna Ditzel's jewellery provides a beautiful overview and a fresh appreciation for her design language. What traditions and stories does Danish jewellery art build upon? Does jewellery still have a place in a world of abundance, climate anxiety, and discontent?
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