joalharia do carmo
1924 – 2024
centenary joalharia do carmo
Founded on January 14, 1924, and accustomed, in its early decades, to hosting Lisbon’s elite, Joalharia do Carmo is now a space that showcases the most diverse of portuguese jewelry arts: Filigree.
On the centenary of its founding, Joalharia do Carmo marks its history of elegance and tradition. Celebrating the distinctive art of Filigree, the brand delves into the rich heritage of Portuguese jewelry, highlighting the technique that has become its true passion, celebrated in an exhibition at MNAC – National Museum of Contemporary Art from January 14 to February 4, 2024, and will be celebrated again from November to December 2024 at Roca Lisboa Gallery, in Lisbon.
In this exhibition, unique handmade jewelry crafted by artisans is displayed, combining ancestral production methods and designs with a more contemporary flair.
Joalharia do Carmo hosts the II Biennale of Contemporary Jewelry
Until July 15th it is possible to visit the Filigree jewelry exhibition inspired by the poem “Madrugada” by Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen.
The Portuguese Association of Contemporary Jewelry joined the official celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April and launched the second International Biennial of Contemporary Jewelry, inspired by “Madrugada”, the poem by Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen. The poem that continues to inspire new forms of art has been transformed into delicate Filigree jewels, crafted in verse by the hands of future Portuguese jewelers, and which are on display at the century-old Joalharia do Carmo, in Chiado, Lisbon.
The jewels that make up this exhibition focus on innovation and contemporary design and celebrate freedom as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, while at the same time evoking the critical thinking and spontaneity that marked a crucial historical period for Portugal.
Expecting around 15 thousand visitors, the second Contemporary Jewelry Biennial has a program with more than 25 events, exhibitions, school meetings, masterclasses and artists talks in Lisbon, with the central stages and partners being Joalharia do Carmo, MUDE – Museu of Design and Fashion, Ar.Co – Center for Art and Visual Communication, the Museum of Decorative Arts – FRESS, among other entities.
Joalharia do Carmo is a member of AORP – Portuguese Jewelry and Watchmaking Association.