Baltic Amber
OTHER CRITERIA

curated by prof. Sławomir Fijałkowski

15th November 2024 – 12th December 2024

Private View:
Thursday 14th November 2024, 6PM – 9PM

Discover the captivating allure of Baltic amber in Baltic Amber: Other Criteria, an exhibition hosted by Gosia Oldakowski-Pacak and Andrzej Pacak, celebrating this ancient gem’s artistry and contemporary design. Curated by professor Sławomir Fijałkowski and organised by the International Amber Association, this exhibition is a journey through amber’s rich history and its renewed significance in modern craftsmanship. With nearly 30 years of expertise, the Association has long championed the cultural and artistic value of amber on a global stage.

At the core of the exhibition is a carefully curated collection of over 50 pieces from leading amber artisans. This selection includes prize-winning works from the Amberif Design Award and the International Jewellery Competitions in Legnica, showcasing the skill and innovation of both established and emerging artists from Poland and beyond. Among the distinguished participants are master jewellers as well as renowned design studios.

The exhibition also looks to the future, featuring prototypes that harness cutting-edge CAD/CAM and 3D printing techniques, alongside works exploring virtual and augmented reality. These pieces reveal amber’s visionary potential in contemporary design.

Opening during the prestigious Legnica SILVER Festival—Poland’s most notable event in contemporary goldsmithing—Baltic Amber: Other Criteria sets a benchmark for future amber showcases. This focused presentation captures the essence of original amber art and offers a compelling glimpse into its evolution. As a platform for dialogue, the exhibition embodies the values of independent, transparent promotion of amber, celebrating its aesthetic, cultural, and material uniqueness.

The exhibition will showcase works by: A2 Jewellery, Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk / Design Faculty, Art7 — Wojciech Kalandyk, Miriam Arentz, Silvia Bellia, Anna Betley, Paulina Binek, Nele Blanckaert, Marcin Bogusław, Emma Carrau Bueno, Jacek Byczewski, Chilli — Ireneusz Glaza, Ramón Puig Cuyas, Agata Danielak-Kujda, Alberto Davila, Maria Fijałkowska, Sławomir Fijałkowski, Marta Flisykowska, Zuzanna Franczak, Sara Gackowska, Jolanta Gazda, Aleksander Gliwiński, Mariusz Gliwiński, Monika Gordziej, Izabela Gutowska, Ivona Haurash, Heidemarie Herb, Marta Hryc, Giedymin Jabłoński, Bartosz Jaroszek, Tadeusz Jaśkowiak, Arnald Jorda, Paweł Kaczyński, Małgorzata Kalińska, Tomasz Kargul and Monika Błaszkowska, Emilia Kohut, Przemysław Kuś, Adriana Lisowska, NAC Amber, Elżbieta and Marek Pawłowski, Ruudt Peters, S&A Jewellery Design, Ewa Śliwińska, Gisbert Stach, Kinga Sulej, Magdalena Szadkowska, Andrzej Szadkowski, Radek Szwed, Misato Takahashi, Sława Tchórzewska, Jarosław Westermark and Dariusz Zarański.

Join us for the private view and immerse yourself in the world of Baltic amber—an exhibition that documents and celebrates the future of today’s most creative minds.