Wearable Art Museum (WAM!) Debuts at New York City Jewelry Week 2025
Global Artists and Visionary Jewelry Take Center Stage in NYC — A Week-Long Exhibition Featuring the Inaugural WAM! Luminary Awards and a Special Talk by Star Trek Designer Teri Brudnak
The Wearable Art Museum (WAM!) proudly announces its official launch during New York City Jewelry Week 2025 (NYCJW 2025). From November 19–23, WAM! presents an international showcase of contemporary studio jewelry, featuring artists from Estonia, the UK, the USA, Spain, Latvia, and China. The weeklong exhibition celebrates innovation in wearable art through curated displays, awards, and thought-provoking discussions.
This year’s exhibition will be held at Ot-tra, an award-winning architectural and design studio located at 185 Van Dyke Street, Suite #110, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Red Hook). The newly selected venue offers a 6,000-square-foot, two-level space overlooking the water and the Statue of Liberty. With street parking, accessibility accommodations, and convenient transportation options via subway, bus, or car, Ot-tra offers a stunning and immersive environment that is worthy of the artists’ work.
The shoppable exhibition is free and open to the public.
Exhibition Hours & Venue
🗓 November 19–22 · 11 AM – 5 PM
🗓 November 23 · 11 AM – 3 PM
Zimmerman Workshop / Ot-tra
185 Van Dyke Street, Suite #110, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Red Hook)
Exhibiting Artists
Anneli Tammik (Estonia), Ildze Bogana (Latvia), Ellina Pollitt (UK), Teri Brudnak (USA), Marc Cohen (USA), Jiashi Ying (China), Catalina D’Anglade (Spain), Lonna Keller (USA), Swinda Reichelt (Germany), Amelia Toelke (USA), Niki Khojandi (Iran), Jesse Walker (USA), Greg Orloff (USA), Clatural (Ghana).
Event Highlights
Saturday, November 22 | 2 – 3 PM (RSVP REQUESTED)
Talk: Infinite Creativity — AI Text-to-Image in Jewelry Design
Presented by pioneering artist and educator Teri Brudnak, this talk explores the intersection of artistry and technology. Brudnak, who has long prioritized sustainable practices and frequently incorporates scrap and recycled plastics into her work, draws on decades of creative innovation, from holography in the 1970s to designing accessories for Star Trek: The Next Generation. She reveals how artificial intelligence is transforming contemporary jewelry design and the future of wearable art.
Saturday, November 22 | 4 – 5 PM (RSVP REQUESTED)
WAM! Luminary Awards & Panel Discussion
Following the talk, Lisa M. Berman, proprietor of Sculpture To Wear and Founder of WAM!, will host a panel and awards ceremony recognizing outstanding international artists presented at the 2024 CLUSTER Contemporary Jewellery Fair in London.
Featured CLUSTER Artists:
In-person display: Anneli Tammik, Ildze Bogana, Ellina Pollitt
Digital presentations: Raluca Buzura, Julia Wang, Luna Lyu, Julia Szilagyi
Quote from Lisa M. Berman
“Our relocation to Ot-tra beautifully aligns with WAM!’s mission to present wearable art in an environment that honors both innovation and artistry. The space’s architectural excellence mirrors the sophistication of our artists’ work and allows for a dynamic, elevated viewing experience. We’re thrilled to share this new chapter with NYCJW’s audience.”
About WAM! — Wearable Art Museum
Founded by Lisa M. Berman, proprietor of Sculpture To Wear Gallery since 1999, WAM! is a curatorial and educational platform dedicated to wearable art and contemporary studio jewelry. WAM! Spotlights artists who merge conceptual vision, craftsmanship, and technological innovation, redefining jewelry as a form of body sculpture. Through exhibitions, awards, and educational programmes, WAM! connects international creators and collectors while advancing the cultural conversation around wearable art.
Media Contact
Lisa M. Berman
Founding Director, Wearable Art Museum
📧 director@wearableartmuseum.org
📞 +1 (310) 403-0531
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👉 WAM! NYCJW PRESS If you need additional photos, artist bios, or CVs, please email info@wearableartmuseum.org and we’ll be happy to provide them.
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