Press Room

Press Preview: Wednesday, May 8, 4:30–5:30 pm

Opening Cocktail and Shopping Event: Thursday, May 9, 5:30–9:00 pm

On opening night, guests will enjoy 20% savings on their purchases 

Peruse the RE:FINE Spring 2019 Lookbook

New York, NY (April 24, 2019)

The Store at MAD is pleased to present RE:FINE Spring 2019, a curated group of 18 forward-thinking international artists who offer a refreshing alternative to the conventional world of fine jewelry. Following a press preview on Wednesday, May 8, at 4:30 pm, the collection will launch with an opening cocktail party and shopping event on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Many of the artists will be present for the opening-night event, and guests will enjoy 20% savings all evening.

"I am thrilled to showcase these artists, who are challenging the conventions of what fine jewelry means today," said Franci Sagar, Vice President of Retail and Brand Development at MAD. "Their work is both timeless and responsive to our changing lifestyles and shifting aesthetics."

This marks the sixth biannual edition of RE:FINE, previously known as Redefining Fine Jewelry. Each edition spotlights artists whose jewelry reflects MAD's commitment to present work at the intersection of arts, craft, and design. The jewelers included in RE:FINE Spring 2019 infuse design with excellence in craftsmanship, incorporating innovative techniques along with the highest-quality precious metals and nontraditional gemstones. Their work is shaping the tastes of today's jewelry collectors—confident women who embrace creativity and self-expression in defining their own personal style. All RE:FINE proceeds support the Museum's exhibitions and educational programs.

This season's edition of RE:FINE features, Agas & Tamar, Stephanie Albertson, Disa Allsopp, Lika Behar, Petra Class, Cevherun, Emanuela Duca, Elizabeth Garvin, Heather Guidero, Joan Hornig, Laurie Kaiser, Suzy Landa, Anthony Lent, Tony Malmed, Margoni, Marian Maurer, Todd Pownell, and Suneera.

For more information, contact Debby Byzantine at debby.byzantine@madmuseum.org or 212.299.7785

ABOUT THE STORE AT MAD

The Store at MAD is an original voice and premier shopping destination in New York City, offering a curated presentation of well-executed contemporary jewelry and artist-made objects. We think of ourselves as a bridge between our customers, our artists, their work, and the Museum. At the core of our presentation are unique products that celebrate excellence in craftsmanship, innovative use of materials, and the process of design—all parts of the Museum of Arts and Design's mission.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) champions contemporary makers across creative fields and presents the work of artists, designers, and artisans who apply the highest level of ingenuity and skill. Since the Museum's founding in 1956 by philanthropist and visionary Aileen Osborn Webb, MAD has celebrated all facets of making and the creative processes by which materials are transformed, from traditional techniques to cutting-edge technologies. Today, the Museum's curatorial program builds upon a rich history of exhibitions that emphasize a cross-disciplinary approach to art and design, and reveals the workmanship behind the objects and environments that shape our everyday lives. MAD provides an international platform for practitioners who are influencing the direction of cultural production and driving twenty-first-century innovation, and fosters a participatory setting for visitors to have direct encounters with skilled making and compelling works of art and design. For more information, visit madmuseum.org.