An Exhibition in Dallas Challenges the Traditional Notions of Jewelry

The Dallas Museum of Art has opened "Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry at the Dallas Museum of Art," its largest-ever exhibition of contemporary jewelry, featuring over 350 pieces by 233 artists spanning eight decades. Curated by Sarah Schleuning, the show emphasizes conceptual ideas over material value, with works made from unconventional materials like found objects, zinc, steel, and fair-trade gold. Highlights include pieces by Iris van Herpen, Andrea Branzi, Harry Bertoia, Ute Decker, Art Smith, and merry renk, displayed in a design by artist and architect Jarrod Beck. A 456-page catalog accompanies the exhibition, which runs through May 3, 2026.