The Museum of Arts and Design
(MAD) held a kick-off party last week for LOOT: MAD About
Jewelry at Kay Unger's remarkable SoHo residence. The
soirée sparked inspiration for the upcoming annual
exhibition and sale, which features designs from 55
emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists,
held this year from April 8 through 13.
Ms. Unger warmly welcomed guests and introduced Chris
Scoates, the Museum's recently appointed Director.
Trustees Marsy Mittlemann and Joan Hornig thanked
everyone for their support while LOOT curator
Bryna Pomp explained the exhibition, highlighting the
new work and artists that will be on display. Trustees
Michele Cohen, Lewis Kruger, Angela Sun and Barbara
Tober all were there with guests including Claudia
Aronow, Bonnie Bernstein, Laurel Fairworth, Pamela
Glassman, Boo Grace, Lauren Lawrence, Jennifer Olshin,
Annette Vas and Maria Celis Wirth. Artist, sculptor and
jewelry designer Adria de Haume was in attendance; she
is MAD LOOT's
2019 co-honoree.
About LOOT: MAD About
Jewelry
Now in its 19th edition, LOOT has
become known as the ultimate pop-up shop for
contemporary artist-made jewelry, where collectors and
jewelry enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to meet
and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative
creators in the field. LOOT is
in keeping with the long-standing commitment of the
Museum of Arts and Design to present jewelry as an art
form. MAD is
the only American museum to possess a gallery dedicated
to the display of both contemporary jewelry exhibits and
its own collection of contemporary and modern studio and
art jewelry. Proceeds from LOOT: MAD About
Jewelry benefit the Museum’s exhibitions and education
programs.
MAD LOOT's Opening Benefit is on Monday, April 8 from
4:30-8pm, with the Benefit Dinner at 7:30pm. The show
continues: