The fourth issue of Litushim is published amidst a reality of profound regional rupture and upheaval, and from within this context, it chooses to present a position that seeks to find a horizon of optimism. Not as a denial of the situation, but as a conscious choice and a stance that understands creating as a
The video I created, “Setups,” documents the process of establishing the exhibition “Melting Point,” presented at the Museum of Islamic Art in Jerusalem, as part of 0.01 Contemporary Metalsmithing and Jewelry Events (December 25, 2025-February 14, 2026). At the melting point, the encounter between fire and matter generates transformation. We seek to approach the works
On the stage of the darkened auditorium at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, before an audience of approximately 300 metalsmiths, the Museum’s Deputy Director, Dganit Senker-Lange, shared a lighthearted admission: “Honestly, I never thought I would speak at a jewellery conference.” This brief moment distilled the significance of the event, and the entire “Contemporary Metalsmithing
Periscope Gallery was far more than just another exhibition space. Located on Ben Yehuda Street in Tel Aviv, it was a meeting point for local design, a gallery dedicated to design and craft, and, for those of us engaged in contemporary jewellery, a place where contemporary jewellery was presented naturally as part of the gallery’s
“Togetherness offers the individual a sheltering communality that admits the critical gaze from outside for comparison but ensures that it can be borne.” Petra Hölscher In most cases, concentrated cultural gatherings in the fields of art and design – festivals, fairs, biennials – do not merely serve as platforms for exhibiting works but function as
The Obsessed! festival, initiated by Current Obsession (CO), is an international and multifocal platform for contemporary jewellery, widely recognized under its abbreviated name. The theme of the 2025 festival was “Glow-Up”. Within this framework, the events addressed adornment as an act of identity and empowerment, examining jewellery as a tool for self-expression, transformation, and awareness.
The current issue seeks to touch upon the topic of the market within the field of jewelry- making, through a dual perspective. On one side – raw materials: their origins, extraction, processing, and the meanings they carry; and on the other- the ways in which objects and jewelry reach audiences of viewers and users. These
Editor’s Note: This article includes interviews conducted with three contemporary jewelry gallery owners from around the world. Their conversations reveal unique insights into the market, its challenges, ongoing changes, and the relevance of jewelry and wearable objects in today’s complex reality. We wish you an enriching and enjoyable read. Our thanks to Noel, Anna, Yotam
When we decided that the current issue of Litushim would focus on the theme of “market,” it was clear to us that we would also seek to address, in one form or another, the environmental implications of the jewelry industry. Ever since the jeweler and inventor Matthew Boulton established the Soho Manufactory for objects and
Dear Friends, The past few months have been a time of upheaval for all of us. Yet, as always, jewelry-making remains our language—a medium through which we express, process, and connect. The new issue of Litushim is dedicated to memory—an attempt to capture those fleeting moments and deep processes in which creation and material transcend
A SPECIAL DISPLAY MARKING A YEAR SINCE THE OCTOBER 7 MASSACRE in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem Curators: Gioia Perugia, Miki Joelson, and Sharon Weiser-Ferguson – Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Wing for Jewish Art and Life at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem Among the participating artists: Shaul Cohen, Anat Golan, Ken Goldman, Einat Leader, and Zelig
The second issue of Litushim magazine is being published just after the 500th day of the Iron Swords War and after the abduction of 251 Israeli citizens. As of this writing, there are still 63 hostages, 36 of whom have been declared dead, are still being held captive by Hamas. Grief, pain, and worry reside