From the Village to Vogue

The Modernist Jewelry of Art Smith

This exhibition presents twenty pieces of jewelry by acclaimed African American jewelry designer Arthur “Art” Smith, featuring work from the late 1940s through the 1970s. The presentation is enhanced by archival material from the artist’s estate, including the original shop sign designed by Smith and period photographs of models wearing his designs. Sketches and a selection of unfinished works and shop tools provide visitors a glimpse into Smith’s working process.

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