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Introducing: Allison Alane, Shinkai, and Sunlit Fine Jewelry

Press and Public Shopping Event: Thursday, May 7, 5–8 p.m.
Guests will enjoy 20 percent savings storewide

New York, NY (May 4, 2026)

The Store at MAD, the retail arm of the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD), presents RE:FINE Spring 2026, an in-store shopping event that showcases 18 visionary international artists redefining contemporary fine jewelry. Launching this week, RE:FINE invites members of the press and public to a festive cocktail reception with artists and collectors on Thursday, May 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. EDT. Attendees will enjoy 20 percent savings on purchases storewide.

“RE:FINE is a discovery of innovation and artistry in fine jewelry,” said Sathya Balakumar, Deputy Director of Retail Operations for The Store at MAD. “Our artists reimagine the idea of the modern heirloom, each piece telling a story of craftsmanship and creativity. This season, we’re thrilled to introduce new international voices alongside returning favorites, inviting our community to discover jewelry that is inspired by the richness of our many cultures.”

Featured artists making their RE:FINE debut includes Allison Alane, Shinkai and Sunlit Fine Jewelry. Allison Teague, the artist behind Allison Alane, is inspired by the vivid colors and dramatic landscape of the Colorado Rockies, where she was raised. Mizuki Shinkai, seasoned metalsmith and the designer behind Shinkai, creates beautiful artifacts as a legacy for his children. Susan Hamilton Meier of Sunlit Fine Jewelry, works with the ancient lost wax method of casting, transforming each sculpture into an object of adornment, handcrafted with expert care. 

Returning standout artists include Bleecker & Prince, Christine Fail, Elizabeth Garvin, Hannah Allene, Joan Hornig, Lika Behar, Mara Labell, Margoni, Mateo New York, Maura Green, Page Sargisson, Petra Class, Preeti Sandhu, Ritique, Sethi Couture, and Wwake.

For more information, contact Branden Wuensch at branden.wuensch@madmuseum.org or 212.299.7785. For general information about The Store at MAD, visit thestore.madmuseum.org.

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, artist-made contemporary jewelry and 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, innovation in the 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. 

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