The Danish Arts Foundation's jewelry collection at Koldinghus is a state owner treasure, and the objects in the collection are for loan. Any Dane can borrow pieces from this collection to wear at an official event, and thereby serve as an ambassador for Danish contemporary jewelry.

Anni Nørskov Mørch, head of exhibitions at the Koldinghus Museum in Denmark, will show examples from its 300-piece jewelry collection, talk about the range of pieces housed in the collection, and reflect on the democratic power of jewelry during a unique event during NYC Jewelry Week on Friday November, 22nd from 4 - 5:15pm in the Bard Graduate Center Gallery. 

Bio of  Anni Nørskov Mørch:

In addition to her position at Koldinghus Museum, Nørskov Mørch teaches at Koldinghus Design School. She hold an MA in art history and the history of ideas. She has been involved in numerous exhibition including Koldinghus's anniversary exhibition, The Splendor of Power and Our Jewelry. Nørskov Mørch is the editor of a forthcoming book on The Danish Art Foundation's jewelry collection and its relationship to democracy.

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AT BGC.