The world is a bit dimmer with the passing of Henry Dunay. Henry participated in IAC conferences on more than one occasion and I had the pleasure of listening to stories of an extraordinary life and exceptional work. From these conversations came the idea of “master classes,” and it could be said that each discussion with him was one. We extend heartfelt sympathy and a
A follow-on to the first session addressing this topic, this segment on intellectual property places our consideration of the issue in America within a European context. You can watch the recorded session here.
With gratitude for all who serve, we petition for peace. “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”—Arthur Ashe "In war, there are no unwounded soldiers."—José Narosky
Join us for Jewelry Collecting in the 21st Century: Artistic Vision, Gems, and Ethical Considerations in Contemporary Studio Jewelry, Sunday, November 12, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 pm at the Park Ave Armory, New York City. This panel discussion is presented by Elevated Matter Gallery Panelists include: Chris Davies, jewelry artist and Founder, Elevated Matter Gallery Lisa Koenigsberg, President, Initiatives in Art and Culture Avi Levy, President, IGI
Jewelry Collecting in the 21st Century: Artistic Vision, Gems, and Ethical Considerations in Contemporary Studio Jewelry A Panel Discussion Presented by Elevated Matter Gallery November 12, 2023 3:30 – 4:30 pm Park Ave Armory, New York City More information on the panel can be found here. We are able to provide comp tickets if you RSVP to Chris Davies at [email protected] The ticket is good for
Expanding Horizons Initiatives in Art and Culture’s 14th Annual International Gold + Diamond Conference July 15 – July 17, 2024 New York City Initiatives in Art and Culture’s annual Gold + Diamond Conference has firmly established its credentials as a critically important vantage point from which to examine jewelry and the jewelry industry as a business, cultural and artistic endeavor, within the context of contemporary
We were delighted to welcome Michael Bright of American Fine Art Magazine to the 25th IAC’s Arts & Crafts Conference in Detroit and environs. After a lovely day of tours and talks at Cranbrook, Michael briefly spoke during our evening reception.
Lana Aledort, Director of Merchandising, Bulova, and Donell Hutson, Design Director, Bulova, Accutron and Caravelle brands, Citizen Watch America, presented at IAC's 25th Arts & Crafts Conference on Bulova's Frank Lloyd Wright limited edition watch project, unveiling this year's edition devoted to Wright's Imperial Hotel in Japan. Wright's centrality to the movement and Bulova's commitment to his legacy, to artisanry, and to quality are central
A jewel of the Arts & Crafts Movement in Detroit—and visited by IAC’s 25th Annual Arts & Crafts Conference—The Players is a gentlemen's amateur theatrical club founded in 1911. The 1925 playhouse was designed by Player and architect William Kapp of Smith, Hinchman & Grylls (now SmithGroup) in the Florentine Renaissance style. Kapp used cinder block, a revolutionary building material at the time, in its
CIBJO x IAC - Part 3 Special Ethics Commission Panel on the Global Importance of Intellectual Property Law PART 1: IAC Conference, New York, USA: July 18, 2023 PART 2: VicenzaOro, Vicenza, Italy: September 10, 2023 PART 3: CIBJO Conference, Jaipur, India: October 3, 2023 IAC was delighted to have participated in the third and final session in a series organized collaboratively with CIBJO
Thanks to all who attended and made IAC's 25th annual Arts & Crafts Conference in Detroit possible!
IAC's Lisa Koenigsberg joined host Thomas Johnson on How May I Serve You, Episode 124 to discuss mentorship and collaboration. Make sure to listen to the insightful conversation. The podcast can be found on any podcast streaming service, or here on the GetupNGetFitWebsite.
Sunday, September 10, 2023 10:00am – 11:00am CEST Join us in Vicenza, Italy in person or online Panelists: Sara Yood, Deputy General Counsel, Jewelers Vigilance Council (JVC) Erika Andreotti, Partner, Studio Torta, Milan, Italy Chiara Luzatto, Attorney, Studio Torta, Milan, Italy Moderator: Lisa Koenigsberg, President, Initiatives in Art and Culture. As part of CIBJO’s Jewellery Industry Voices webinar and seminar series at VICENZAORO, IAC
Sunday, September 10, 2023 10:00 – 11:00 am CEST PART 1: IAC's Maintaining Purpose, New York, USA, July 18, 2023 PART 2: VicenzaOro, Vicenza, Italy, September 10, 2023 PART 3: CIBJO Conference, Jaipur, India,: October 4, 2023 Join us in Vicenza, Italy in person or online. IAC is delighted to participate in the second in a series of three sessions organized collaboratively with CIBJO addressing
John Neagle. Pat Lyon at the Forge, 1829. Oil on canvas, unframed: 94½ x 68½ in. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Gift of the Lyon Family, 1842.1. Declared by Congress in 1894, the first Monday in September honors the nation’s workers and their contributions to the wellbeing of the country. Its roots are seen to date to the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.
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