Ornament as Art October 8, 2008

'Ornament as Art: Avant-Garde Jewelry from the Helen Williams Drutt Collection' explores the impact of contemporary jewelry as a global art form. The exhibit encourages the appreciation of contemporary jewelry beyond its traditional boundaries without ignoring its roots. It features approximately 300 objects, including about 275 pieces of jewelry, 20 drawings and watercolors, and 3 constructions and sculptures.