Among Friends

Helen Williams Drutt English is an American gallerist, collector, mediator, and promoter of contemporary art jewellery. In homage to this grand dame of international studio jewellery and her 60 years of collecting, the publication presents selected works by American and German artists in a combination never before seen. Representing the diversity of American art jewellery are 140 examples from the last 70 years, from modernist minimalist or narrative works to objects with a strong sociopolitical message. The display of almost 100 works by German jewellery artists impressively documents the various developments in contemporary jewellery in both countries, as well as mutual influences and commonalities. The works testify to Helen Williams Drutt English’s great devotion to and engagement with art jewellery. Moreover, they represent her friendship with artists from both the USA and Germany and, not least, the close cultural and artistic connection between these two countries. Text in English and German.