{"product_id":"didier-ring-show-tell","title":"Didier Ring Show \u0026 Tell [JUN 2026]","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease join us for a special Show \u0026amp; Tell evening with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDidier and Martine Haspeslagh of Didier Ltd, the Kensington gallery that specialises in artistic jewellery created by internationally recognised painters, sculptors, architects and designers of the second half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor this event, they have selected 35 rings centred around Martine's personal collection of rings. These pieces reveal how artists known for sculpture, painting and architecture explored jewellery as a more intimate form of expression, translating their ideas into small-scale wearable works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMany of the rings are created using non-precious materials such as plastics, silver and other experimental media. These artists approached jewellery with the same inventive thinking found in their larger works, often experimenting with movement, structure, colour and material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt a time when rising precious metal prices are encouraging designers to reconsider alternative materials, these rings feel particularly relevant. They demonstrate that creativity, concept and design can produce powerful jewellery without relying on costly materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGuests will have the rare opportunity to see and handle these remarkable rings up close while hearing the stories behind them and the artists who created them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are Didier?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDidier Ltd is run by Didier and Martine Haspeslagh and is based in Kensington, London. Founded in 2006, the gallery focuses on artistic jewellery designed by leading artists and designers from the second half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gallery is distinctive for specialising in jewellery created by painters, sculptors, architects and designers who are internationally recognised for their work in other disciplines. Their jewellery is often less documented than their paintings or sculptures, yet it offers a fascinating insight into their artistic thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these pieces were created as personal projects, gifts for friends and family, or produced in small editions. They can be understood as miniature sculptures — intimate works that translate artistic ideas into wearable form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will I see?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDidier and Martine will present a curated selection of 35 rings drawn from Martine’s personal collection. Each piece reflects a different artistic approach, material or conceptual idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes kinetic rings with moving elements, rings made from plastics and experimental materials in addition to the more expected gold, sculptural silver designs, optical rings that play with perception, and pieces inspired by architectural structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether these works demonstrate the breadth of artistic jewellery in the twentieth century and how artists used jewellery as a space for experimentation, testing ideas in a smaller, wearable format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuests will be able to examine the rings closely and appreciate the ingenuity, craftsmanship and artistic thinking behind each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are the artists presented?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe rings presented bring together an extraordinary group of internationally recognised artists, sculptors, designers and pioneering jewellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKinetic jewellery is represented by \u003cb\u003eFriedrich Becker\u003c\/b\u003e, known for his precise engineering of moving jewellery, alongside Finnish modernist \u003cb\u003eElis Kauppi\u003c\/b\u003e, Danish goldsmith \u003cb\u003eBent Exner\u003c\/b\u003e, and Belgian artist \u003cb\u003ePol Bury\u003c\/b\u003e, whose fascination with movement extended from sculpture into jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExperimental rings using plastics and alternative materials include work by German artist \u003cb\u003eClaus Bury\u003c\/b\u003e, American sculptor \u003cb\u003eRonald Mallory\u003c\/b\u003e, Argentinian kinetic artist \u003cb\u003eGyula Kosice\u003c\/b\u003e, and Polish sculptor \u003cb\u003eAlina Szapocknikow\u003c\/b\u003e, whose practice explored innovative synthetic materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSculptural silver rings include pieces by Cuban contemporary artist \u003cb\u003eKcho\u003c\/b\u003e, American designer \u003cb\u003eRobert Lee Morris\u003c\/b\u003e, Italian sculptor \u003cb\u003eBruno Martinazzi\u003c\/b\u003e, Brazilian modernist \u003cb\u003eRoberto Burle-Marx\u003c\/b\u003e, French conceptual artist \u003cb\u003eBernar Venet\u003c\/b\u003e, minimalist sculptural jeweller \u003cb\u003eUte Decker\u003c\/b\u003e, Surrealist artist \u003cb\u003eMeret Oppenheim\u003c\/b\u003e, and the legendary American sculptor \u003cb\u003eAlexander Calder\u003c\/b\u003e, celebrated for his expressive handmade jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOptical and conceptual rings feature artists such as Swiss jewellery artist \u003cb\u003eOtto Künzli\u003c\/b\u003e, Dutch conceptual designer \u003cb\u003eTed Noten\u003c\/b\u003e, German goldsmith \u003cb\u003eJohanna Dahm\u003c\/b\u003e, and Austrian artist \u003cb\u003eNorbert Muerlle\u003c\/b\u003e, whose work explores perception and illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eArchitectural approaches to jewellery appear in the work of American modernist \u003cb\u003eBetty Cooke\u003c\/b\u003e, Italian painter \u003cb\u003eGastone Novelli\u003c\/b\u003e, Venetian goldsmith \u003cb\u003eGiampaolo Babetto\u003c\/b\u003e, and British designer \u003cb\u003eVicky Ambery-Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, all known for precise structural design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe selection also includes rings by major figures from the wider art world including \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorges Braque, Salvador Dali\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoberto Matta\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJannis Kounellis\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRobert Indiana\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMarisol\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCésar\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePhillip King\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eMarc Quinn\u003c\/b\u003e, whose jewellery reflects the ideas and visual language found in their celebrated artistic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTogether these works demonstrate how artists across disciplines have used jewellery as a personal and experimental creative medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will happen during the Show \u0026amp; Tell?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring the evening, Didier and Martine will guide guests through the collection, sharing insights into the artists, the materials used, and the stories behind the rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis informal presentation will explore how artists approached jewellery, why they chose particular materials, and how these pieces relate to their wider artistic practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGuests will have the rare opportunity to handle some of the rings and examine them closely — something rarely possible with works of this significance. The evening will also allow time for questions, discussion and conversation with others who share an interest in jewellery and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProsecco will be served throughout the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this for?\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis event is ideal for jewellery designers, makers, collectors, historians, students and anyone interested in jewellery as an art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt will appeal to those who want to deepen their understanding of twentieth-century art jewellery and discover how artists from different disciplines have approached jewellery design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you work within the jewellery field or simply enjoy learning about exceptional objects, this Show \u0026amp; Tell offers a rare opportunity to see and handle remarkable rings while hearing the stories behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Glasses (if you need them!) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Notebook and pen (to take notes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get there? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFORGE 59 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theforgespace.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Page\"\u003econtact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e page for details on public transport and parking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I book?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eTo book your place, simply add the number of spaces you'd like and click \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eAdd to Cart\u003c\/strong\u003e, then click on the basket icon in the top right corner to proceed to checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eDiscount codes can be applied at checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"629\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE PROVIDE BOTH EMAIL \u0026amp; PHONE NUMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"629\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease remember to provide your email address and phone number. 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