A Mind of Their Own. This item is unavailable.A Mind of Their Own

• Austrian art jewellery from the 1970s with a focus on works by women
• Accompanies the long-running exhibition at Museum Angerlehner in Austria
• Highlights the pioneers of Austrian avant-garde jewellery in a beautifully illustrated book
• Text in English and German

With a focus on the women designers of early avant-garde jewellery, this publication paints a fascinating picture of Austrian jewellery production from the 1970s to the present day. The show brings together some 80 jewellery objects, many of which exemplify sculptural and conceptual approaches to jewellery design. Selected works from more recent generations not only highlights references to works of the pioneers but also attests to the developments of a contemporary, vibrant jewellery scene, whose diversity is yet to be discovered. The book’s title refers to the landmark exhibition Kunst mit Eigen-Sinn: Aktuelle Kunst von Frauen (Willful Art: 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.

Text in English and German.

Ursula Guttmann is an artist and fashion curator.
Susanne Hammer is a jewellery artist, teacher, and curator.
Gabriele Kutschera is a jewellery artist and sculptor who works extensively with forged iron.