Journalist Melanie Grant has partnered with Sotheby's New York in a first-of-its-kind exhibition that will feature Black jewelry designers.
In an effort to promote a more diverse array of artists, the exhibition 'Brilliant and Black: A Jewelry Renaisaince' will feature 21 Black designers. These designers come from both the US and Europe and the exhibit will feature 60 unique pieces. The show is curated by Melanie Grant along with the help of Sotheby's jewelry director, Frank Everett.
The pieces start at USD 1,500, with the most expensive piece priced at one million dollars. Curator Melanie Grant believes that economic power leads to real change, and sees this exhibit as a historical moment in Sotheby's white-dominated history.
Diversity-Driven Exhibitions
Sotheby's Black Jewelry Design Exhibit is an Anticipated Brand First
Trend Themes
1. Diversity-driven Exhibitions - More exhibitions showcasing diversity in art and design will continue to emerge as creators and curators advocate for broader representation.
2. Black Jewelry Design - Black jewelry designers will gain more visibility and opportunities for collaboration with established and prestigious art institutions.
3. Economic Empowerment Through Art - The showcasing of diverse creators' works will continue to contribute to economic empowerment amongst underrepresented groups within the art and design industry.
Industry Implications
1. Art Exhibition - Art exhibition industry stands to gain from creating more inclusive spaces and partnering with diversity advocates and creators.
2. Jewelry Design - Jewelry design industry should consider more inclusive initiatives that highlight and uplift underrepresented groups in their creations.
3. Luxury Retail - Luxury retail industry will benefit from more diverse representations in their products and offerings as consumers seek out more inclusive and socially conscious brands.