At De Gouden Straatjes we’re proud to say we obsess over Jewellery and couldn’t be more thrilled that the biennial Jewellery festival OBSESSED! is coming to Antwerp!
In November 2019 OBSESSED! brings together independent artists, galleries and cultural institutions from across the Netherlands and Belgium in celebration of Jewellery.
Full program put together by Current Obsession.
ANTWERP Program
Saturday 23 November
10:00-18:00
The following events can be booked separately but we also offer a special package price of € 25,-. What do you get: Wonderkamer II: Wouters & Hendrix + guided tour ‘De Gouden Straatjes’ + 7 minutes Heaven.
# DIVA, Antwerp’s diamond museum.
Visit Wonderkamer II: Wouters & Hendrix
Katrin Wouters and Karen Hendrix look back at what has amazed and inspired them in their 35-year career as jewellery designers and storytellers to bringing together items of jewellery from their own body of work with gems from DIVA’s collection, contemporary art and curiosities.
Hours 10:00–18:00 // Price € 10 // Tickets : www.divaantwerp.be
# Guided Tour ‘De Gouden Straatjes’
In the heart of Antwerp, our guide will take you to ateliers, jewellery stores and guide you through the unique stories of our designers.
Start at 13:00 // Duration : 1,5u // Price : €15 // Language : Dutch (in case of high demand possible in English) // Tickets : www.degoudenstraatjes.be/guidedtours
It’s also possible to individually walk this tour without a guide! Download the map here.
# 7 MINUTES IN HEAVEN with Galerie Beyond
Galerie Beyond will be a matchmaker in this jewellery dating scene. They will give you 7 minutes to date, interact and feel connected to the pieces and its maker.
Hours : 14:30 - 18u00 // Language : English // Price : €10 Incl. drinks and a bite // Tickets : hello@galeriebeyond.be
# Starflower by Rembrandt Jordan
Dive into the wondrous world of ‘Starflower’, a unique collection of precious stones and jewellery by fine metal artist Rembrandt Jordan. Rembrandt’s atelier will also be open for visits during obsessed.
Hours : 11u00 - 18u00 // Price : Free // www.rembrandtjordan.com
# Encounter with Nadine Wijnants
Conversation with the designer about interaction, survival and identity
Starting hours : 11u00 — 14u00 — 16u30 // Language = Dutch // Duration : 1,5u // Price : € 10 // Tickets : info@nadinewijnants.be