“THE EXHIBITION”—Works by the Master of Contemporary Jewellery Travel to Tokyo
Otto Künzli’s pioneering “conceptual jewelry” opened new directions for the contemporary jewelry movement of the 1960s. He remains the most significant presence in his field. Originally shown in Munich at the Die Neue Sammlung – The International Design Museum Munich, this exhibition traveled to MUDAC – Musée de design et d’arts appliqués contemporains, Lausanne before arriving in Tokyo. The exhibition at the Tokyo Teien Metropolitan Museum of Art includes over 150 works ranging from in date from 1967, Künzli’s early period, to his latest creations, providing an extraordinary opportunity rethink the essential meaning of jewellery.

Transcending Genre
Otto Künzli’s creativity is not confined to contemporary jewelry. His works reflect a keen grasp of humanity and society. They embody a wealth of wit and sharply pointed concepts. The beauty of their forms has a universal appeal that is sure to captivate anyone with an interest in contemporary creative expression.

New Works Created for the Tokyo Exhibition
In addition to the works shown in Munich and Lausanne, this exhibition features new works created to be shown in Tokyo. His older work also includes many installations, which will be seen from a fresh perspective in the Teien’s distinctive spaces. Another highlight of the Tokyo exhibition is a video created in a collaboration between Künzli and artist and video director Daisuke Yamashiro.

Deepening Our Understanding of Contemporary Jewellery
While the exhibition is underway, a full program of talks, workshops, and symposia to which guests from the worlds of architecture and fashion will be invited will offer opportunities for deeper understanding of what makes contemporary jewellery so interesting. There will also be satellite programs offering experiences that go beyond the museum.