Category Archives: Precious Metals

05Feb/17

‘Collect 2017’ Snapshot

February 5, 2017Art, Books & Writing, Design, Furniture, Precious MetalsCollect 2017, The Crafts Council, The Life of Julie CopeArmadillo Central

I was blown away by the breadth of talent, textures, colours and concepts at the Crafts Council’s ‘Collect’ show, which runs until the 6th February at London’s Saatchi Gallery. Continue reading →

29Sep/16

London’s Heart of Gold

September 29, 2016Art, Design, Precious MetalsGoldsmiths' Fair, Goldsmiths' Hall, one-off jewellery, oxidised silver, Silver SpeaksArmadillo Central

Goldsmiths’ Fair started out as Loot in 1976, when all pieces sold had to be under £50, while Superloot, launched in 1979, showcased items over £500 – see the first private view invitation below. Continue reading →

22Mar/16

Book Review: Malcolm Appleby at 70

March 22, 2016Art, Books & Writing, Design, Precious Metalsinterpolated palimpsest, Jane Short, Malcolm Appleby, The Scottish GalleryArmadillo Central

The Scottish Gallery published a paperback Malcolm Appleby at 70 to coincide with their January 2016 exhibition celebrating the artist, silversmith and engraver’s 50 year + “creative tour de force”, a slim volume well worth adding to your library. Continue reading →

17Feb/16

Tales of Hidden Treasure

February 17, 2016Coins and Medals, Design, Precious MetalsEleanor Ghey, iron age model weapons, real buried treasure, Roman piggy bank, Westerham hoardArmadillo Central

Hoards, The Hidden History of Ancient Britain is a little treasure to be found at The British Museum until late May. Continue reading →

06Nov/15

Be Jewelled, Be Dazzled

November 6, 2015Art, Design, Precious Metalsbiennial symposium, holographic, kinetic, Malcolm Appleby's workshop, master engraverArmadillo Central

Be jewelled, be dazzled, be cultivated. If you’re near Perthshire in Scotland during November or December, don’t miss a chance to drop into Malcolm Appleby’s workshop near Aberfeldy. Continue reading →

22Sep/15

Silver September: Malcolm Appleby

September 22, 2015Art, Design, Precious MetalsA Sense of Jewellery, Malcolm Appleby, Modern Masters Metalwork and Jewellery, silver engraving, The Silversmith's ArtArmadillo Central

Malcolm Appleby currently has work in 3 important exhibitions in the UK, reflecting his status as one of Britain’s pre-eminent engravers and silversmiths. Continue reading →

27Aug/15

Fine Lines at The Scottish Gallery

August 27, 2015Art, Design, Furniture, Gardens, Precious MetalsFine Lines, Miriam Hanid, The Scottish GalleryArmadillo Central

Undoubtedly one of Edinburgh’s most elegant and inspiring exhibition spaces, The Scottish Gallery is currently hosting a show reflecting their usual eclectic mix of precious objects alongside fine art from established and upcoming artists. Continue reading →

17Jun/15

We All Deserve A Medal

June 17, 2015Art, Coins and Medals, Design, Precious MetalsBritish Art Medal Society, contemporary medallists, Jean-Luc Baroni, works in bronze and other mediaArmadillo Central

This thought occurred as Father’s Day looms in the UK: what a perfect present a medal would make. Thinking beyond dearest and praiseworthy Dads though, we all deserve a medal. Continue reading →

14Apr/14

‘Inspired’ Exhibition at The Goldsmiths’ Centre

April 14, 2014Design, Furniture, Precious MetalsFestival of Silver, Kate Earlam, Malcolm Appleby, Rebecca Hill, Sophie BotsisArmadillo Central

This show certainly lived up to its name, combining contemporary silverware and furniture in a manner that brought both alive and, more importantly, into the context of one’s home or office. Continue reading →

10Apr/14

Inlaid – Court and Craft Exhibition – Courtauld Gallery

April 10, 2014Design, Precious MetalsCourt and Craft, Courtauld Exhibition, Genghis Khan, Northern Iraq, The Courtauld GalleryArmadillo Central

Go see the tiny but perfectly formed exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery: Court & Craft, A Masterpiece from Northern Iraq. Continue reading →