From sculpted bowls and elegantly wrought teapots to luminous vases and delicately balanced lanterns, the range of objects submitted to the 21st International Silver Triennial is nothing short of captivating. Pforzheim’s Jewellery Museum in Germany is delighted to exhibit selected pieces from the competition in an event organised by the Association for the Promotion of Goldsmiths’ Art and the German Goldsmiths’ House in Hanau.

Through exhibitions in Germany and abroad, the Silver Triennial has evolved into a globally recognised series. Once again, visitors can admire exceptional silver objects whose design and craftsmanship reflect remarkable artistic sophistication and an outstanding level of precision.

“The diversity of the exhibits is fascinating and ties in well, thematically, with our previous exhibition on dining cultures, ‘Dinner Is Served’,” says Friederike Zobel, Director of Pforzheim‘s Jewellery Museum. Exhibition curator Katja Poljanac adds that these creations ingeniously bridge the gap between utilitarian objects and works of art, while effectively highlighting the aesthetic qualities of silver.

Contemporary approach

By organising the Silver Triennial, the Association for the Promotion of Goldsmiths’ Art aims to support silversmithing and strengthen its place in the modern world. Since becoming an international competition in 1992, it has gained further momentum and now reflects global trends. For instance, over the past twenty years, jurors have been increasingly impressed by creations from Asia. “The superbly designed vessels and intriguing objects juxtaposed in this Silver Triennial to striking effect compellingly illustrate the multifaceted ways of working with silver. The selected pieces bear witness to the artists’ in-depth engagement with form, surface textures and a wide range of themes,” explains Malte Guttek, Director of the German Goldsmiths’ House in Hanau.