"Thomas Mann, in person" - a one day event featuring the work of Thomas Mann May 13, 2006

"Thomas Mann, in person" is a one-day event featuring the work of the legendary metal artist and jewelry designer, Thomas Mann. The event will take place on May 13, 2006 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. This event will be the largest exhibition of Mann's Techno-Romantic art jewelry in the United States. The show will feature his latest one of a kind pieces and a variety of limited edition works. Mann, whose work has remained crisply contemporary for over thirty years, will be in attendance and available to sign any work purchased. Also available during the event are two books written about the artist which he will sign upon purchase.

Mann describes himself as an artist working in the medium of jewelry and sculpture. The primary design vocabulary which he employs in the making of his jewelry objects combines industrial aesthetics and materials which evocative romantic themes and imagery. He calls this design system "Techno-Romantic¨. Though it is not the only design mode in which he works, it is the one for which he and his work is best known.

Altered Space Gallery features both functional and non-functional work combing excellence in contemporary design, craft and art. Offering handmade furniture, jewelry, small objects, sculptural and wall art by over 200 functional and fine artists. Custom services are also available. Altered Space Gallery is located at 1221 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice CA 900291.